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Kyoto Custom Highlight: Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide

Price: From $150.00

4.9 rating • 263 reviews

Duration: 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Meeting point: Meet the licensed guide at the confirmed Kyoto hotel meeting point listed when booking.

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Kyoto Custom Highlight: Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide

Overview

Kyoto Custom Highlight: Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide is a food-focused guided outing in Kyoto, Japan centered on Kinkakuji Temple, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and surrounding destination landmarks. The route emphasizes Kinkakuji Temple, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Ryoanji Temple, Bamboo Forest Street, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The experience emphasizes Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, and Nishiki Market Shopping District. Scheduled stops include Kinkakuji Temple, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Ryoanji Temple, Bamboo Forest Street, and Gion. Landmarks referenced in the route include Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. The route combines neighborhood landmarks and open views and a small-group route format. The outing typically lasts 4 to 8 hours (approx.). Travel is organized as road travel with route pacing matched to the destination.

Highlights

  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  • Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
  • Nishiki Market Shopping District
  • Nijo Castle
  • Pontocho District

What’s included

  • Hotel meet up
  • Private customized walking tour. Public transportation or taxis maybe used
  • 4 or 8 hours of your choice
  • Professional local guide

Itinerary

Stop

Kinkakuji Temple

30 minutes

Visit Kinkakuji Temple during the 30 minutes stop.

Stop

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

Visit Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine.

Stop

Ryoanji Temple

Visit Ryoanji Temple.

Stop

Bamboo Forest Street

Visit Bamboo Forest Street.

Stop

Gion

Visit Gion.

Stop

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Stop

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

Visit Sannenzaka Ninenzaka.

Stop

Nishiki Market Shopping District

Visit Nishiki Market Shopping District.

Stop

Nijo Castle

Visit Nijo Castle.

Pass by

Pontocho District

Pass Pontocho District as part of the route.

Stop

Tenryu-ji Temple

Visit Tenryu-ji Temple.

Stop

Kyoto Imperial Palace

Visit Kyoto Imperial Palace.

Pass by

Philosopher's Walk

Pass Philosopher's Walk as part of the route.

Stop

Nanzen-ji Temple

Visit Nanzen-ji Temple.

Stop

Ginkakuji Temple

Visit Ginkakuji Temple.

FAQs

How long is the Kyoto Custom Highlight: Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide?

The planned duration is 4 to 8 hours.

Where does the tour depart from for Kyoto?

Meet the licensed guide at the confirmed Kyoto hotel meeting point listed when booking. Public transportation or local taxis may be used between sites.

Additional info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate

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