Kyoto Early Riser Platinum One-Day Walking Tour

Recommended by 92% of travelers

Kyoto, Japan

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

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Overview

First-time visitors to Kyoto who want a comprehensive overview of the city’s cultural highlights will love this private full-day tour. You’ll start early to beat the crowds and heat, visiting must-see attractions like Kinkakuji Temple and Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine. Enjoy time for shopping at Nishiki Market while experiencing a personalized itinerary.

A personalized experience with dedicated guide attention
Start early to explore top sights before the crowds for a more relaxed visit
Visit Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari Shrine to experience Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks
Browse Nishiki Market with time for shopping, with flexibility to tailor entry and transport costs

What's Included

Professional Guide

Admission Fee

¥500.00 per person
Public transportation

¥1,700.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kyoto Station Building
901 Higashishiokōjichō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
We can also meet you at any hotel in central Kyoto. PLEASE NOTE: NO PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bamboo Forest Street

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kinkakuji Temple

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kamishichiken Kaburenjo Theatre

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nishiki Market Shopping District

40 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 suitable for pets
Not wheelchair accessible
Quite a bit of walking involved
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

4.7

based on 24 reviews

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Great Tour

Daniel_F, Aug 2024

"Gigi" was excellent! Showed us all the great sights, set up a wonderful lunch, and made sure we enjoyed at our pace. He would even make the extra effort to see what we had interests in to make the best of the day. Great picture taker, very easy to meet at the start point and made sure to make it an easy and comfortable process for our first time in Kyoto. Well done.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to receive your wonderful review and to know that Gigi was able to make the best out of your tour in Kyoto.

My husband & I enjoyed an...

Diane_T, Apr 2024

My husband & I enjoyed an amazing day with Fuji-san in Kyoto. We saw everything we wanted to and more. He is very knowable and provided the important details of all the places we went to. He knew the most scenic places and also offered to take our picture together as well. It really was a magically day we will never forget! Thank you so much Fuji-san!

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review! We're very grateful to know that you saw some scenic places and had an enjoyable day with Fuji.

Amazing and delightful tour.

DJUSMIN_A, Dec 2023

We had such a great time with Seiyan San. The tours was amazing. Love doing the transit with buses and subway you get to walk and see the neighborhoods. The lunch place he took us was so delicious. One of our highlights for the trip to Kyoto.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Your positive feedback has made our day! Wonderful that you enjoyed your time with Seiya so much. Thank you for taking the time to write such a generous review.

Brilliant tour with Meg...

Rob_K, Dec 2023

Brilliant tour with Meg around some amazing Kyoto sights. Guide was lovely, answered all our questions, even brought little hand warmers at the start of the tour as she was worried we’d be cold!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

We very much appreciate your taking the time to write a review! Happy to hear that you enjoyed the sights in Kyoto with Meg.

Disappointed

Dipti_G, Nov 2023

Best to split the tour into two days. There is excessive use of public transportation to sites which is tedious and not well connected. You def need a Suica card else you would be counting change all day. Cuts into the time to sightsee. The tour is priced high and for that money one can get a driver (late realization). Also, be warned that multiple tours and individuals now do the Fushimi inari in AM, better to do it in evening. Bamboo forest deserves a morning half day trip including train/boat rides/monkey park. We liked our guide, she was sweet and lovely. But we would def not recommend this trip in its current format and pricing.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

We very much appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts. And we are very sorry to hear that our tour did not meet your expectations. Transportation in Kyoto unfortunately IS overcrowded and not very well connected. And you’re definitely right that one can spend more time near the bamboo forest. This tour was meant to give an overview of the city and introduce some of its attractions. We will have a look at the contents of this tour and see what we can improve. Thanks again for your valuable review.