Top Kyoto City Tours - page 4

～Perfect one day tour visiting Principal attractions in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan～ If you can only stay in Kyoto for one day, don't worry! I will take you to the best places to see and feel the essence of Japan. On this tour, we will take you on a one-day tour of Kyoto's "highlights" and talk a lot about Japanese culture, including the seasonal customs and traditions of the people who preserve them, as well as the historic tea ceremony. I am a local and have practiced the tea ceremony for many years, so I can explain the beauty of Japan and its traditions from two aspects: traditional beauty and practical beauty. You can learn a lot about Kyoto and Japan in one day while enjoying the authentic beauty of each spot. For example, by visiting both a Buddist temple and a Shinto shrine, you will also learn why the Japanese have two different religions. The tour ends in Gion, where you will also learn about geisha, an essential part of Kyoto. This tour includes two World Heritage Sites, Kinkaku-ji Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. *This is a suggested itinerary and can be customized as you wish.

This tour covers all famous spots to visit in Kyoto. The itinerary we mention is just a sample. You can customize some parts or even the whole program. Please ask us for the itinerary in advance.

Go on a culinary adventure in Kyoto with a guide to show you where to find the best wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets), and other traditional treats. Take the stress out of language barrier obstacles by exploring Nishiki Market with a guide to translate. Your guide will teach you about staple ingredients in Japanese cuisine, and you’ll enjoy tastings too. A highlight is visiting a tea house for matcha tea and sweets. It’s a great way to discover top foodie spots in the city, and get local tips too.

Private & Custom VIP Tour in KANAZAWA-SHIRAKAWAGO allows you to “Tailor Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations. You have your own private Minivan Toyota HIACE and English speaking driver for approximately 16 hours. Our team assists you to draft itinerary, prepare tickets, book restaurants/local experiences, communicate with local vendors, direct you to the destinations, keep time, assist you throughout the trip and more! STEP1: Please select your favorite destinations from "What to Expect" and share with us your other special requests STEP2: Our team draft your tentative custom itinerary and share with you STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary base on your feedback REMARKS A. You can always make change to the itinerary even while traveling on the van. The tour is flexible to your own needs and goals. B. Extra 1~2 hours will be given for free in case of heavy traffic jam and unexpected delay(s) only C. Extra charges will be applied for over time service

We will provide you the high performance electric assist bicycle at the Kamigamo River. and we will assist you throughout your journey. you can enjoy the cycling with fresh air. you can get explore fresh air of kamigamo area and it's really enjoy with our bicycles. those bicycles are not a normal bicycle you do not get tried that has an electric motor to assist you so you never get tried by cycling. You should ride the bicycle by own and we don’t provide any guides or assistance for this tour.

Visit the world-famous Torii Red Gates at Fushimi-Inari Shrine with a knowledgeable and approved English-speaking tour guide. Cycle along the quiet streets of Kyoto down to the magnificent Shinto complex of Fushimi-Inari that is as old as the ancient city itself. Afterwards, have a wander around the shops and stalls that line the surround the shrine and try some of the local specialities. Along the way, the tour also stops at Sanjusangen-do temple where you are sure to find inner peace walking through the millenia-old corridors leading to the incredible sight of a thousand Buddha statues. Get back on the bikes for the ride back to Kyoto station along the serene Kamo river with its nature and wildlife. Cycling is one of the best ways to get around Kyoto due to its numerous alleys and side-streets with less traffic. Enjoy this leisurely cycling tour going at your own pace and a special experience at two sacred sites while skipping the crowds and enjoying the scenery by bicycle.

The Kyoto Arashiyama Sanzen In Temple Day Tour offers a distinctive blend of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and spiritual exploration. Participants are treated to the breathtaking scenery of Arashiyama, including its famous bamboo groves and serene riverbanks. The tour provides access to Sanzen In Temple, a historic and lesser-known temple in the area, where visitors can engage in traditional Buddhist practices and gain insights into Japanese spirituality. Led by knowledgeable guides, the experience offers valuable local insights and opportunities for customization, ensuring a memorable and enriching journey through the cultural and natural wonders of Kyoto's Arashiyama district.

Unlike a usual tour, this is a whole new experience designed to entertain visitors on a private basis. We believe that even a small thing can make your trip unforgettable. Even a shop you found on a street, a food you tried from convenience store, or someone you met on the street. In this trip, generally, our tour guide will take your through one of the oldest town, Kyoto explaining the background history from the sight of a local person. However, you are allowed to make any change to the plan. For example, you can just pop into any store on the street, you can choose what to eat. Anything you want to do will be supported by your local tour. Our goal is to provide you a new style of guide tour that can match your interest as much as possible so you do not have to follow the strict plan but still get guide tour from a local person. We make your trip easier and better.

Explore and Experience the Traditional City of Kyoto Japan. Where you can enjoy sightseeing, cultural and historical places in Kyoto. One of their famous place is Gion , the most famous geisha place in Japan. where you can rent a kimono and have a memorable Japanese style experience on your trip. Golden Pavilion is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose completely covered in gold. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, This shrine is one of many located throughout Japan that was built to honor Inari, the Shinto god of rice. This Shinto shrine is unique w/its never ending sea of iconic orange torri style gates arching over the pathway. And ofcourse We will never let you miss out the beautiful and famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Togetsukyo bridge which is one of the oldest bridge. Our Host/guide provides guidance in the form of purchasing a ticket and waiting in line with customers, but doesn't provide a full guided tour of the attraction

With thousands of temples and shrines, it can take a lot of research to organize a sightseeing itinerary in Kyoto. Save yourself the hassle, and let an expert do the planning for you instead, with this private guided tour. The itinerary features seven must-see sights—including Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Gion district—with a private guide to take care of navigating, so you don’t get lost. This tour uses both taxis and public transportation to save your time and energy.

Completely customizable and tailor-made just for you! :) Let us be your guide (and new friend) and show you the ins and outs of Kyoto! Kyoto is a gorgeous city where tradition meets modernity in a dazzling dance of vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Japan's ancient capital, where every corner tells a story and every moment is a picture-perfect memory waiting to be made. From traditional temples and shrines to bustling city centers, let's enjoy the must-see attractions of Kyoto, along with some local gems. Enjoy an exciting historical, cultural and photogenic experience around town with your new friend in town!

The Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya, a 140-year-old townhouse in Nishijin, is located in the traditional Nishijin area, where the streets have remained unchanged since ancient times. After completing the calligraphy experience at Tondaya, participants alone will walk for 30 minutes to Daitokuji Daisen-in Temple, looking at a map. After arriving at Daitokuji Daisenin, participants will visit the temple and experience Zen meditation. The tour ends at Daitokuji Temple. ※Zazen hours vary depending on the season. (Please note that the end time also varies accordingly.) ・March to November: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ・December to February: 4:30pm to 5:30pm Upon arrival at Daitokuji, please spend time viewing the temple or walking around Daitokuji until your zazen time. ※Please understand that the tour may be cancelled if there is a conflict with temple events. ※Please bring socks. (Stockings are not allowed.)

This is the most popular and easiest tour to enjoy by bicycle. The tour starts and ends at Kyoto Station, is short in distance, and is reasonably priced. The mostly flat roads make cycling comfortable for everyone from children to the elderly. In addition to spots such as "Gion" and "Kyoto Gyoen" where you can enjoy Kyoto's unique atmosphere, you can also stop at high-impact temples and shrines such as "Higashi Honganji" and "Heian Jingu" depending on time and your preference. If you are lucky, you may even meet a maiko! Feel the breeze and aroma of Kyoto along the river as you tour the back alleys of the city, which you will not find in any guidebooks. You will surely discover a new Kyoto.　 The tour includes 1) Guide fee (With English speaking guide / 1 guide for 1 group) 2) guide for 1 group) 3) Admission fees 4) Rental bike 5) Accident insurance

Embark on a scenic walk from Yasaka Shrine to Kiyomizu-dera through Kyoto's historic Gion district. Discover ancient temples, traditional teahouses, and the timeless beauty of old Kyoto. Explore the heart of Kyoto on a guided walking tour that takes you from the iconic Yasaka Shrine to the historic Kiyomizu-dera. This tour offers an intimate glimpse into Kyoto's rich history and stunning architecture, winding through picturesque streets and past traditional wooden houses. Along the way, learn about the cultural significance of landmarks like the Yasaka Pagoda, and marvel at the panoramic city views from the slopes leading up to Kiyomizu-dera. This journey not only connects you with Kyoto's ancient spirit but also allows you to appreciate its serene beauty at a leisurely pace. Join us to experience the magic of Kyoto, where every step tells a story.

Embark on a captivating journey through Kyoto's cultural wonders with our full-day bus tour. Discover the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, where you'll enjoy approximately 2 hours of free time to explore the enchanting Tenryu-ji Temple and its serene garden. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion, with its shimmering gold-leaf relic hall reflected in a serene lake. Experience the mystique of Fushimi Inari Shrine, home to the famous "Senbon Torii" — a mesmerizing row of vermillion torii gates. Throughout the tour, benefit from our multi-language audio guide in English, Chinese, and Korean. This tour provides the perfect blend of guided exploration and personal discovery, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking a seamless and enriching experience of Kyoto's cultural treasures.

Fusion of philosophy and tourism! This is a new kind of intellectually inspiring tourism! This is a tour led by a philosophy researcher with a national tour guide license. You will gain a deeper understanding of Zen Buddhism as well as a wide range of other Japanese intellectual traditions. You can enjoy a new journey of contemplation in the precious time you spend with your guide. And we will help you create a "good life" through travel. For those who are not satisfied with just traveling, but want to "learn" through exotic experiences, we want them to enjoy educational and intellectual exchanges that are not available on regular tours. Of course we will visit Zen Buddhist sites, but Japan has a unique philosophical culture that is rooted in more than just Zen Buddhism. We hope you will make new discoveries and deep insights! Shall we experience the Japanese philosophy that will enrich your travel memories and even your life and business when you return home?

NOTE: Kindly choose any one Location KYOTO or OSAKA or NARA for tour. If you want to go all these places then book 3 days tour so all places Kyoto, Osaka, Nara. We Can pick up all travelers from there own location in OSAKA, Kyoto, KOBE, NARA or Osaka kanasai airport or Osaka cruise terminal Or book with us we will contact you & ask which place you want to go & we can ask your pick & drop of place. Our tour is fully customizable you can add or skip any place. Osaka itinerary 1 Osaka Castle 2-Shitennoji temple 3-Shinsekai 4-Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine 5-Sakai City Hall Observatory Flour 6-Daisen Park Kyoto itinerary 1. Arashiyama, 2. Kinkakuji Temple, 3. Kiyomizu-dera Temple 4. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine 5. Gion 6. Sanjusangendo Temple 7. Ginkakuji Temple 8. Nishiki Market Shopping District Nara itinerary 1-Nara deer Park 2-Todai-ji Temple 3-Todai-ji Nigatsudo Kuden 4-Wakakusayama Hill 5-Horyu-ji Temple 6-Kasuga Taisha Shrine 7-Shinyakushiji Temple 8-Naramachi street

In a day you will be able to visit the historical places of Kyoto. Kyoto has a different atmosphere from Tokyo and you can feel it by the historical vibes and the local people. Come and discovery Kyoto for its beauty with this tour, we are sure that it will be a travel you won't forget. Spots to visit 1.Nijo Castle A UNESCO World Hertiage Site, Nijo Castle was castle that was built for the first shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu who ruled Japan from 1603-1616. 2.Kinkakuji A Zen Temple whose top two floor is covered in gold leaf overlooking a large pond. Though its standing majestically now, this temple has been burned numerous time in the past. 3.Arashiyama A popular sightseeing spot in Kyoto, the biggest reason for its popularity is due to the beautiful scenery that changes by the season. 4.Tenryuji Temple/Bamboo Forest Here in this mesmerizing forest is the Tenryuji Temple, a temple which was originally built in 1339 by the ruling shogun Ashikaga Takauji.

First, you will take sweets and green tea making class.　They select the Japanese sweets made of bean paste depending on the seasons. You will make Maccha green tea by yourself. After walking along Takasegawa river, you will enter NIshiki market street where you can choose to eat anything at stalls. Then, on sunny day, Picknick at Chohoji temple. you learn a little about Way of flower in Japan at the place where Ikenobou school(flower arrangement school) was given birth. On rainy day or too hot day out for picknick, you can have shaved ice or any Japanese sweets at a Japanese style cafe.

Please find out this tour on IG #travel.japan_together Experience the best of Kyoto in a single day! Join our guided tour to explore iconic destinations like Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Gion district, and Kiyomizu Temple. Immerse yourself in Japan's rich culture and history as our local guide shares insights at every stop. Discover the beauty and significance of each site while making the most of your time in Kyoto. We'll work with you to design an itinerary that perfectly matches your preferences and interests! We'll discuss and determine the best places to visit and the activities you'd like to experience. Don't miss this opportunity to create unforgettable memories and learn about the heart of Japan's heritage. Book your all-inclusive tour now!

Welcome to Osaka, where tradition meets modernity in a vibrant cityscape! Embark on an 8-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide to explore hidden gems and iconic landmarks. Begin in the city center, discovering ancient temples alongside lively shopping districts and savoring Osaka's culinary delights. Dive into history at Osaka Castle and its gardens, then experience the neon-lit charm of Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi. Whether you're a history buff or a foodie, this personalized tour promises cultural immersion and unforgettable moments. Join us to uncover Osaka's soul and create lasting memories of this dynamic metropolis!

Visit three Geisha districts in Kyoto - Gojyorakuen, Miyagawacho and Gion! ・Learn about the process of becoming a Geisha and their daily lives ・Enter Kaikado, the shop with the longest history in producing handmade tea caddies, and Kenninji, the oldest Zen temple, which is known to be the birthplace of Japanese green tea ・Visit Tatsumi Inari Shrine, where girls pray to become accomplished geisha and famous names are etched into the structure ・Note: This tour does not guarantee you see/meet geisha during the tour.

You will be accompanied by a English speaking photographer to get memorable time, travel tips as well as professional pictures. We’d like you to bring back priceless travel memories as much as possible.