1 Day Kyoto Private Tour

Personalize Your Kyoto Adventure with a Private Tour and Customizable Itinerary!

Experience the best of Kyoto with our private guided tour and the freedom to customize your itinerary within a 6-hour timeframe, suiting it to your preferences.

For independent travelers seeking a personalized sightseeing experience, we offer a private chauffeur service with an English-speaking driver. Explore Kyoto at your own pace and convenience in a comfortable private vehicle.

Sample Itinerary

This tour will allow you to explore Kyoto more efficiently in one day. Meet at your hotel, then move to anywhere you want.

■ Kiyomizu-dera Temple (1 hour)

Begin your day at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, an ancient Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto. The temple is a significant part of the UNESCO World Heritage site, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.

■ Gion District (1 hour)

Next, venture into the enchanting Gion district, Kyoto's renowned geisha area. Admire the colorful kimonos of hostesses as you stroll across the iconic Tatsumi Bridge. Gion offers a mix of traditional Kyomai dances at Gion Corner, a peaceful Zen garden at Kennin-ji Temple, and seasonal festivals in the lantern-lit courtyard of Yasaka Shrine. Experience the diversity of nightlife, ranging from serene sake bars to lively izakayas.

■ Kinkakuji Temple (1 hour)

Continue your journey to Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion. This Zen Buddhist temple is a symbol of Kyoto and attracts numerous visitors every year with its stunning golden facade.

■ Tenryuji Temple (40 minutes)

Visit Tenryuji Temple, the head temple of the Tenryuji branch of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, located in Susukinobaba-chō, Ukyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 1339 by Ashikaga Takauji, the temple is dedicated to venerating Gautama Buddha and boasts the expertise of its first chief priest, Musō Soseki.

■ Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (1 hour)

Discover the enchanting Fushimi Inari Shrine, a significant Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. Marvel at the thousands of vermilion torii gates lining the trails that lead to the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds.

■ Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (1 hour)

Conclude your day with a visit to the mesmerizing Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Walk amidst the soaring stalks of bamboo, transporting yourself to a serene and captivating world.

■ Other Popular Sight

Nishiki Market Shopping District / Kyoto Imperial Palace / Pontocho / Higashiyama Ward / Ginkakuji Temple / Nanzenji Suirokaku / Tofuku-ji Temple / Toji / Ninna-ji Temple / Shugakuin Imperial Villa / Kibune River / Kurama-dera / Ryoanji Temple / Arashiyama / Kokedera Suzumusidera / Katsura Imperial Villa / Daikaku-ji Temple / Tenryuji Temple / Yoshimine-dera

NOTE

• Please be at your pickup point 10 minutes before the tour starts.

• If you are traveling with children ages 0-6, please inform us when you make the reservation. No more than 2 car seats are available for each vehicle.

Cancel Policy

• Our service fee is non refundable. 

• Please contact us for the details.

• The cancellation & handling charge may be applied.

Tour Operated by: JGA Inc.

Ejirihigashi2-67-3, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, 〒424-0815, JP