This private full-day tour makes it easy to explore some of Kyoto’s highlights without the risk of getting lost. In the morning, head to Arashiyama, a peaceful district in western Kyoto where you can see wild monkeys, cross the Togetsukyo Bridge, and take a stroll in the bamboo forest. In the afternoon, be amazed by the golden Kinkakuji, a must-visit attraction in Kyoto.

Receive personalized attention on a private tour
Ideal for first-time travelers to Kyoto
Learn more about Kyoto’s history and culture at top attractions
Admission fees and any public transport tickets cost extra

What's Included

Guide Fare

Admission Fee 1,500 yen
Food & Drink
Public Transportation Fare about 1,200 yen

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

Pickup details

We pick up from any hotel in central Kyoto.

What To Expect

Monkey Park Iwatayama

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Togetsukyo Bridge

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kameyama Park

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bamboo Forest Street

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tenryuji Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kinkakuji Temple

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible for those with limited eye sight

Accessible for those with limited mobility
Animals or pets allowed
Infant seats unavailable
Infants must not sit on laps
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Excellent tour by Barbara!

Teresa_L, Dec 2023

Barbara provided an outstanding tour with historical and cultural highlights. Extremely knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

We are very grateful for your wonderful review! Happy to know that you enjoyed the highlights and your guide's knowledge and professionalism. Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

We had the best guide...

Dotty_C, Nov 2023

We had the best guide ever! He knows who he is. :). His English was excellent, informative history and had a great personality! We were lucky and blessed to have had him show us the ropes and

Response from Host, Nov 2023

We're so grateful for your positive feedback and to hear that you had an informative day with a great guide. Thank you so much for having taken the time to write a review!

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