Kyoto Late Bird Walking Tour

Kyoto, Japan

4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore some of the most important tourist attractions in Kyoto on this private half-day tour that starts in the afternoon. Go to Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Yasaka Pagoda, Yasaka Shrine, and the beautiful Geisha district of Gion—all with a guide to entertain you with commentary and make sure you don’t get lost.

Hear insightful commentary from the guide
Save time and check off multiple Kyoto landmarks
Look for geisha walking through the Gion district
Enjoy the luxury of a private tour for just your group

What's Included

Guide Fee

Food & Drink
Public Transportation Fare

¥850.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kyoto Station
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto Station

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Yasakanoto

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yasaka Shrine

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gion

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible for those with limited eye sight

Accessible for those with limited mobility
Animals or pets allowed
Infant seats unavailable
Infants must not sit on laps
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 7 reviews

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Fascinating ramble

Donna_W, May 2025

Even though I arrived late, my guide, Kaz, waited patiently until I reached the meeting point. We took a few different trains (bring a loaded IC card) to Fushimi Inari, Gion, Yasui Konpira-gu (where he translated a hilarious paper wish), and other sites, and Kaz’s commentary on the history and practices associated with each place was clear and fascinating. I asked a lot of questions and he never drew a blank. His English, by the way, has been honed by 20 years of living in Australia, but he did not pick up the accent, so he’s easy for Americans to understand. He pointed out things along the way that weren’t strictly on the tour (e.g. how some costumed tourists who had tucked up their kimonos were basically exposing their underwear), and his ability to see Japanese culture as both an insider born into it and as an outsider who spent much of his adult life in other countries gives him a very insightful and balanced perspective.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that Kazu made your tour both informative and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words!

Kyoto afternoon with Saori

Shirley_W, Jan 2023

Saori was our guide in Kyoto. She was enthusiastic, excellent English and Japanese, and a good conversationalist. She went to college in the USA, so she was able to relate to our stories, and we really enjoyed our conversations. She has a very nice personality, very friendly, easy going, and always smiling. Saori seems to genuinely enjoy meeting new people and using her English skills. She was happy to discuss any topic or answer any of our questions. We met at Kyoto Train Station. She immediately initiated and helped us activate our JR Pass at the station, expediting our process at the correct counter. From there, we caught a train together and visited the Fushimi Inari Shrine “10 thousand pillar” shrine. We visited during Japan’s busiest New Year season so the shrine was bustling with activity. Saori explained the history and importance of the shine. We enjoyed the holiday food booths and snacks. Saori was very flexible and let us leisurely enjoyed our snacks at various sites, and at the same time moved us along to allow enough time to arrive at Gion, hoping to catch the Geishas in transit to their work. Yes, we were lucky and walked pass by Geishas as well as trainees on the street. We had great fun with Saori and very happy to have met her. Thank you, Saori!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed your afternoon with Saori! You were lucky to be able to enjoy lots of snacks and even luckier to meet Geishas and trainees in Gion. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review. All the best to you and your family!

Excellent Tour

Melissa_L, Feb 2020

Excellent tour. Key the guide was exceptional. Can't wait to visit Kyoto again to visit additional sites.

Response from Host, Jul 2020

Thank you so much for booking with us and for taking the time to write a review! Happy to know that you had a good time and looking forward to welcomIng you to Kyoto again. All the best to all of you!

Interesting and easy pace

David_M, Sep 2019

Our guide Mitsue was welcoming and provided a relaxed walking tour. After meeting at Kyoto station we proceded to travel by train to a shrine that we would not have otherwise discovered. Mitsue clearly pointed out places of interest before heading to the Gion. Mitsue's comprehensive knowledge of the area gave us piece of mind in knowing we were in good hands and would not get lost. With so many small streets and laneways in the Gion it is easy to lose your way. Being a late tour we were able to enjoy the area at dusk before returning to Kyoto station by bus some four hours later. By the end of the tour we felt that we had made a new friend in Mitsue as she was interested to hear about our travels and also shared some of her life with us. We found Mitsue to be an endearing guide who has excellent English skills and vast knowledge of the local culture and places of interest in and around Kyoto. I recommend this tour for gaining a good over view of the area and using local buses and trains.

FANTASTIC GUIDE IN MARVELOUS KYOTO !!!

Rodrigo C, Jul 2019

Meg is a very Professional guide, with a lot of knowledge on everything you are looking around. She greeted us in the Train station, exactly where she told us. she perfectly on time waiting for us with a big smile. When we arrived, Meg explained us the different routes available to complete the tour in time and focusing in what we were more interested in, and the tour began just like that. Meg has a lot of insight on the area, and has a very clear and synthesized way to explain you the culture and history of Kyoto and Japan, which makes it very easy to travel in time and understand everything you see and talk about during the tour. We visited everything that's described in the Tour description. I fully recommend you take this tour with Meg, she was very professional and really helpful during our visit in Kyoto. definitely this is a 5 star review!

On a adoré

Explorer663956, Aug 2019

On a adoré de faire cette excursion. Nous avons profité de prendre le transport public et d écouter tout ce que notre guide nous expliquait avec enthousiasme

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