Kyoto Lazy Bird Walking Tour

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Kyoto, Japan

5 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Many Kyoto day tours start early in the morning, which can be a challenge for travelers with jet lag. Avoid the early start, and opt for a lazy bird afternoon private tour instead. Save time researching which sights to visit, and go on a predetermined itinerary of three top attractions with a private guide—Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Save time—go to three top Kyoto sights, including Fushimi Inari Shrine
Avoid early starts and opt for a tour with an afternoon start time instead
No getting lost—let a private guide take care of the navigating
See a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Kinkaku-ji Temple

What's Included

Guide Fare

Food & Drink
Public Transportation Fare

¥1,220.00 per person
Admission Fee - Kinkaku-ji Temple

¥500.00 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
.12:45 pm

Itinerary

Arashiyama

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Kinkakuji Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

1 hour • 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
Not wheelchair accessible
We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking
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

4.9

based on 14 reviews

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Wonderful day in Kyoto

Tanya_W, Apr 2025

Mitsue, our tour guide in Kyoto was fantastic! She was very welcoming and incredibly knowledgeable about the city's history, culture, and hidden gems. With a perfect balance of calmness and insightful commentary, Mitsue brought the rich heritage of Kyoto to life. Her passion for the city was evident, and she took the time to personalise the experience, ensuring we got the most out of our visit and made our Kyoto tour unforgettable. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Mitsue made your Kyoto experience special with her knowledge and warm hospitality. Your kind words mean a lot, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to see you again on another adventure!

What a memorable experience in Kyoto! 🤩

Yuniar_P, Feb 2025

It was a cold day in Kyoto with intermittent rains but our tour guide Noriko made it so much fun! It was only me and my husband so it was a very nice private tour for us. She was very sweet and knowledgeable and told us the history and significance of each location that we went to. We were able to keep on schedule with the trains and buses because Noriko was so organized, even when we had to do some pit stops for snacks and bathroom breaks. She took great pictures too! It was our first time in Japan and visiting Kyoto, and we wanted to do a short afternoon tour to show the highlights of Kyoto and everything was perfect! This tour is highly recommended and we’d love to visit Kyoto again soon! 😍

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words and positive review! We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed your tour with Noriko and the city of Kyoto so much. Hoping to be able to welcoming you back soon!

Great half day out.

David_P, Mar 2024

The friendliness and knowledge of our guide Cheia, she was a wonderful guide and really enjoyed her company.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We're so grateful for your positive review and happy to know that you had an enjoyable tour.

We had a wonderful...

Jessica_O, Mar 2023

We had a wonderful afternoon in Kyoto touring around with our tour guide Mitsue. She was very sweet, personable, knowledgeable, and gave us a lot of local insight about the sights, food, and transportation. We really appreciated the efficiency with which we were able to see all the sights given our quick stop over in Kyoto. We would highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

We are so happy to know that you were able to get the most out of your time in Kyoto with Mitsue and learned some things about the city. Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review!

Loved our tour!

Erika_H, Mar 2023

After some initial confusion about our train station meetup, we connected with our guide Keiko. The tour was very personalized and informative. We got so much more out of our visits to the landmarks than we would have on our own. “Kei” was warm, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

We are happy to know that you were able to enjoy the tour after having had some trouble meeting your guide. So sorry about that! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review!

Excellent half day tour

deirdreclark, Mar 2023

Really enjoyed this private half day tour with guide "Nick" alias Satoshi Nonake. He kept us informed via Whatsapp before the tour and was very organised with his timetable, catching of trains etc. Would have been a lot more dificult and time consuming on our own. He was friendly, engaging and took photos of us which he sent later. He also gave us thoughtful little gifts and importantly, didnt talk too much like some guides we have had before! Good value for money and thoroughly recommend.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

We are very happy that you enjoyed your tour with Nick and got to see the sights in a short period of time. Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review!

We had our tour on 7th...

Christine_E, Jan 2023

We had our tour on 7th January, our tour guide Saori San (English speaking guide) is really friendly, helpful & responsible throughout the tour . We are also very pleased with her extra mile attitude to show us beautiful photo spots. We recommend the tour with her !

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We're happy to know that you had a good time with Saori and were able to take some nice pictures. All the best to you!

Excellent Kyoto guide

Katie_W, Apr 2022

Excellent tour with Michiko! She was very knowledgeable and was flexible and kind with the challenges that traveling with a young child entails. We got such great insight about Kyoto and felt at ease knowing we were going to see the best parts of each site. Would definitely book again!

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you very much for booking with us and for taking the time to write a review! We’re happy to know that Michiko was able to adapt to your needs while also showing you some of the most beautiful spots of Kyoto.