Kyoto Private Full Day Tour by Car
Description
Experience the enchanting beauty of Kyoto with our private guided tour tailored to your preferences. Explore the historic streets, majestic temples, and serene gardens while learning about Kyoto's rich culture and traditions from a local guide. Let us craft a memorable day filled with discovery and wonder as you immerse yourself in the essence of this timeless city. Meet your guide at your hotel and start your day in Kyoto! Let's explore these places to the fullest extent possible within the time available, such as Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkakuji, Bamboo forest.
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Itinerary
Kiyomizu-dera is famous for its impressive wooden stage offering stunning views, built without nails. It holds historical significance, being part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. The temple is named after the Otowa Waterfall, where visitors drink for good fortune. It's associated with cultural traditions like the "leap of faith" and is a major pilgrimage and tourist destination.
Hokanji Temple, also known as Yasaka Pagoda, is a historic five-story pagoda in Kyoto. Originally built in the 6th century, it's an iconic landmark offering scenic views of Kyoto's traditional streets.
Fushimi Inari Shrine, located in Kyoto, is famous for its thousands of red torii gates that form pathways up Mount Inari. Dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice and prosperity, the shrine is one of Japan's most important and popular sites. The hike through the torii gates offers visitors stunning views and a spiritual experience.
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto is a serene and picturesque grove known for its towering bamboo stalks that create a unique, tranquil atmosphere. A popular tourist destination, it offers peaceful walking paths that immerse visitors in the natural beauty of the swaying bamboo.
Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, is a famous Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto. Known for its stunning gold leaf-covered exterior, it reflects beautifully in the surrounding pond. It is one of Japan's most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please meet your guide at the entrance of your hotel.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travel time is included in the total tour duration
- No wheelchair accessible
Reviews(2)
Shohei was a great guide. He picked us up from our hotel which was wonderful and we went on a tour of Kyoto that gave us an insight into the beauty of the town. He even drove out of his way to show us the early spring cherry blossoms, which were gorgeous . We visited one of the castles because of my interest in art that had painted wall panels and was breathtaking. I highly recommend him. He paced the tour at our rate and he found us a place to have lunch when the first place had been booked out that was wonderfully Japanese. He was charming, kind, and respectful . I highly recommend him.
This was such a WONDERFUL way to see Kyoto on our own terms. Shohei was our guide and he let us select where we wanted to go and what we wanted to see (and we had a long list). We were able to travel at our own pace and visit sights that were most appealing to us. Shohei, being a resident of Kyoto, knew the city and how to navigate easily from place to place, allowing us easy access to many locations without excessive walking. He also suggested a most excellent non-touristy restaurant for lunch popular with local residents. We were able to cover A LOT of territory and see MANY sights but in a non-hurried way. This was a perfect day in Kyoto!
