Kyoto Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide

Kyoto, Japan

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Local guide
Entry to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
Entry to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Entry to Arashiyama Monkey Park (Iwatayama)

food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

McDonald's - JR Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance
8-3 Higashishiokōji Takakurachō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8214, Japan
Please meet your guide in front of the McDonald’s entrance. They will be holding a sign that says 'company name'.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Nonomiya Shrine

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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

4.5

based on 16 reviews

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Sukransolmaz_o, Dec 2025

Dear ViaDoor Customer Service Team, I hope this email finds you well. I’m writing to express my deep disappointment regarding a recent experience with a day tour I booked through your service in Kyoto. Two days ago, I purchased a Kyoto daily tour via your platform, paid in full, and made all necessary arrangements. I woke up at 4 AM in Tokyo to catch the 6 AM train so I could arrive in Kyoto by 8 AM, well before the 9 AM tour start time. However, upon arrival, I waited for an hour and no tour guide or group appeared. When I called the provided contact number, I was told there was a mix-up and that no such tour was scheduled. I was left stranded in Kyoto, completely alone and understandably upset. Although someone on the phone tried to give me directions to get back, this level of disorganization and lack of care is not acceptable. I request a full refund for the tour that never took place and also some form of compensation for the inconvenience and distress caused. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Best regards,

Ryu was our guide and he...

Joan_P, Nov 2025

Ryu was our guide and he is very well versed on the history and culture of the sites we visited. Lots of walking and some transfers on the rail but he took care of all that. Very willing and able photographer on the side. Thank you , Ryu for the wonderful photos. We booked the 9am and it was very busy. Best if you get to these places around 6 am and after 6 pm.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for joining our Kyoto tour! We’re glad you enjoyed learning about the city with Ryu and loved the photos he took. He’ll be so happy to read your kind words — and thanks for the great advice for future guests!

Very well versed

Abhay_P, Oct 2025

Very informative on local customs and traditions. Very adaptable and will go out of the way to help.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for joining our tour! We’re happy you enjoyed the cultural insights and found our guide helpful. Hope to see you again soon!

Great tour

Fabiola_T, Oct 2025

Our tour guide Liu was very friendly and kind. He was so knowledgeable. He also gave us great recommendations. Highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We truly appreciate your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Liu made your experience both enjoyable and informative. He takes great pride in offering authentic recommendations and genuine hospitality. Thank you for recommending our tour!