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Private Custom Tour: Kyoto in One Day
Price: From $191.74
4.7 rating • 78 reviews
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Meeting point: Hotel pickup offered
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Overview
Private Custom Tour: Kyoto in One Day is a city sightseeing outing in Kyoto, Japan centered on Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, and surrounding destination landmarks. The route emphasizes Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and Tenryu-ji Temple. The experience emphasizes Private custom day with a Kyoto guide, Published options include Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari, and Kiyomizu-dera, and Half-day or full-day window. Scheduled stops include Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Tenryu-ji Temple, and Kiyomizu-dera. Landmarks referenced in the route include Nijo Castle. The route combines landscape features and scenic viewpoints, neighborhood landmarks and open views, and a small-group route format. The outing extends the Kyoto, Japan area to include One Day. The outing typically lasts 8 hours (approx.). Travel is organized as road travel with route pacing matched to the destination.
Highlights
- Private custom day with a Kyoto guide
- Public transport or private-vehicle option
- Published options include Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari, and Kiyomizu-dera
- Half-day or full-day window
- Lunch listed on the full-day option
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kyoto city
- Professional English speaking guide
- Transport by private vehicle (if by private vehicle)
- Transportation fares (if by public transport)
- Lunch (full-day option only)
Itinerary
Stop
30 minutesKinkakuji Temple
Visit Kinkakuji Temple during the 30 minutes stop.
Stop
Nijo Castle
Visit Nijo Castle.
Stop
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Visit Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine.
Stop
Tenryu-ji Temple
Visit Tenryu-ji Temple.
Stop
Kiyomizu-dera
Visit Kiyomizu-dera.
FAQs
How long is the Private Custom Tour: Kyoto in One Day?
The planned duration is 8 hours.
Where does the tour depart from for Kyoto?
The guide meets the group within Kyoto city for hotel pickup. Pickup outside Kyoto city is not listed.
Additional info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
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