Kyoto:Private Highlights Tour with English Guide & Hotel Pickup

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Kyoto, Japan

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8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Excess Baggage

Excess baggage
Bottled water

Meals
Coffee and/or Tea
Tenryu-ji Temple Sogenchi Teien--500yen
Kinkakuji Temple--500yen
Sanjusangendo Temple--600 yen
Monkey Park Iwatayama--800 yen

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pickup Locations: Any hotel, ryokan, or Airbnb within Kyoto city limits. Will send the car license plate number and driver will call after reaching to meeting point

Itinerary

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Tenryu-ji Temple Sogenchi Teien

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Arashiyama Kimono Forest

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monkey Park Iwatayama

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kinkakuji Temple

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Nishiki Market Shopping District

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Hokan-ji Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sanjusangendo Temple

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
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 12 reviews

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Yash the assigned guide...

candy_m, Feb 2026

Yash the assigned guide communicates very good in English. He's well versed, patient and personable. Organize and well timed itinerary. Succesfully completed visits to 5 tourist spots without stress or being rushed.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

We are truly happy to hear that you had such a smooth and enjoyable experience with Our guide. It’s wonderful to know that his English communication, knowledge, patience, and personable approach made your tour comfortable and engaging. We also appreciate your feedback about the well-organized and well-timed itinerary. Successfully visiting five tourist spots without feeling rushed or stressed is exactly the kind of balanced experience we aim to provide. Your positive words mean a lot to us and to Yash. We sincerely thank you for choosing our service and hope to welcome you again on your next visit.