Boasting 17 World Heritage sites and a stunning array of Buddhist temples and Shintō shrines, Kyoto is a treasure house of Japanese history and culture. But while this ancient city is one of the world's most culturally rich places, its true beauty can sometimes lie hidden behind modern facades. Take a Kyoto tour with a knowledgeable local guide to discover the 'real' Kyoto - the Kyoto of your dreams.

Walk with your guide around Old Kyoto, through winding alleys lined with traditional narrow wooden houses. In Gion Corner you can experience dance performances by apprentice geisha, and learn about the traditional Japanese arts of puppetry and flower arranging. Your guide will want you to see Kinkaju, the shimmering Golden Pavillion, and the beautiful Kiyomizu Temple - especially during the spring Cherry Blossom season.

Kyoto's attractions are too many to list, but your guide will make sure you see the very best this enchanting city has to offer on your private Kyoto tour.

Kyoto

Bespoke One-Day Tour: Kyoto's Must-See Sites with Some Hidden Gems

A full-day tour generally includes 4-5 must-see sites, like UNESCO World Heritage Sites with some local hidden gems.

Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Kyoto experience

One Day Tour : Enjoy Kyoto to the fullest

Let's explore an old capital of Japan with a local guide!

Kyoto Highlight Full-Day Private Tour

Gion, Historical Sites, Gardens, Temples & Shrines, and Local Food

Full-Day Kyoto History & Culture Tour

Deeper insight. Off-the-beaten path!

1 Day_Best of Kyoto/Nara/Osaka/Shiga

Full day private guided tour of Must See in Kyoto

Golden Pavilion, Ryoan-ji Rock Garden, Shogun's Residence and Kiyomizu Temple, visiting Kyoto essentials

Customized Full-day Tour in Kyoto with a private guide, visiting the places according your request.

Tomoko's Customized Kyoto Full Day Tour

Private Custom Izakaya Experience

Kyoto Night Food & Drink tour from Gion to Pontocho

Explore major sites and discover some hidden gems with a private guide

Western Highlights in Kyoto for first time visitors - Full Day Tour

ICOCA card will be provided ( to be returned at the end of the tour)

Entrance fees for :Otagi Nenbutsuji, Adashino Nenbutsuji ,Secret Temple, Golden Pavilion

Let's immerse ourselves in the beauty and the essence of Japanese culture!

(All Essential Fees Included) Kyoto Highlights and Hidden Treasures - Full day Private Tour By Public Transportation

A Fully Customised Tour with your own Local Guide

Private Tour - Your choice of Kyoto

History, arts and culture, tradition, nature of Kyoto

Full Day Kyoto highlight Tour

Explore Kyoto's Iconic Sights in One Day – Personalized Private Tour for an Unforgettable Experience

1-Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors

Let's find what ancient capital of Kyoto  by minivan .

Explore Kyoto Full Day Tour

for those who visit Kyoto for the first time and stay only a few days

The best course of Kyoto city tour

Quiet Zen Temple Gardens of Daitokuji - Kyoto Half Day Tour

Entrance to Zen temple garden at Daitokuji

Garden in front of the entrance to a Zen temple garden

A Zen temple garden at Daitokuji featuring white sand raked like billowing ocean waves

A Zen temple garden with stones consciously placed in the shape of a Christian cross

Zen temple gardens come in all shapes and sizes

Zen temple gardens may contain a combination of traditional elements

A statue of Jizo Bodhisattva (the Buddhist guardian of children) at the entrance to a Zen temple garden

A traditional Japanese tea ceremony house located on grounds of a Daitokuji Zen temple

A traditional tea ceremony garden located on the grounds of a Daitokuji Zen temple

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