Discover Kyoto’s top 10 must-see spots in one day with a local guide. Enjoy scenic walks, taxis, and hidden gems. Perfect for groups up to 7.
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Kinkakuji Temple - Witness the gleaming golden pavilion that once served as the political hub for the Shogun, the leader of the Samurai warriors. This site is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage landmark in Kyoto.
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Bamboo Forest Street - Stroll through the enchanting Bamboo Forest, a frequent feature in Kyoto’s promotional posters.
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Tenryuji Temple - Tenryu-ji Temple boasts an exceptional pond garden crafted by one of Japan’s most renowned gardeners. It is also a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
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Togetsukyo Bridge - Togetsu Bridge is an iconic scene in the Arashiyama area. Be sure to capture a photo!
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Arashiyama Kimono Forest - The Kimono Forest is a top Instagram spot, featuring 600 poles adorned with 36 different Japanese kimono designs.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - Fushimi Inari Shrine is currently Kyoto’s most popular attraction, having been ranked the No. 1 place in Japan five times by TripAdvisor. Walk through the thousand Torii gates for a memorable experience. The shrine is dedicated to the gods of business.
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple - Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a World Heritage Site, is renowned for its expansive balcony. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view!
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Sannenzaka Ninenzaka - The Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka slopes are lined with traditional wooden buildings housing souvenir shops. Have fun finding gifts for your friends!
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Yasakanoto - The five-story pagoda is a Kyoto landmark. Don’t forget to snap some photos. We will view it from the outside.
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Gion - The Gion Geisha district is home to many venues featuring Maiko and Geiko. Walk through the charming traditional alleyways.
- English speaking Professional Guide
- Infants under 2 years old are free of charge
- Children over 3 years old are charged the same rate as adults.
- ＊This tour uses both cab and public transportation
- Cab fee: about 6000〜8000 yen per one cab for all cab rides
- ＊If your group is 4 or more people, you need two cabs
- Public transportation fee: About 1000 yen per person
- Admission fee: around 1500yen per person for all temples
- Pick up service: not included
If you have only one day in Kyoto and want to see all the top 10 must-see spots of Kyoto, this tour is the best for you. A professional local guide shows you the best, comfortable and convenient way to the spots. And you can enjoy walking along with the beautiful sceneries, paths, and back alleys only the local people know. We use taxis 3-4 times to save you time and energy. This tour is a mixture of public transport and taxis. Thanks to taxis and a friendly local professional guide, you can visit the 10 most famous attractions such as the Fushimi Inari shrine (thousands of Torii gate), Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizu temple (with huge balcony), bamboo forest, Geisha district, and so on. If you check the spots you can visit on this tour, you can notice that all must-see points in Kyoto are included!! Please enjoy the top ten spots with the beautiful stories of your guide.
- You will visit so many places only one day so you can not change the itinerary, lunch place and starting point.
- If you have some food you can not eat, please inform us when you book this tour
- This tour will take you to not only tourist attractions, but also to nice Japanese-style streets and back alleys. Please wear comfortable shoes.
- Many places in Kyoto such as temples and taxis do not accept credit cards. Please be sure to have some Japanese yen ready before joining the tour.
- ＊On very hot summer days, it is recommended to change to Plan B course, which requires fewer steps and takes you to Chishakuin Temple( a hidden gem indoor temple) and Sanjusangendo Temple(famous for a forest of Buddhist statues).
- The cab can accommodate four people. 3 guests + a guide, so if there are 4 guests, two taxis are required.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
