Japan · DAY TRIPS IN KYOTO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 day trips in Kyoto that reviewers rated highly, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.
See Kyoto icons like Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, and Kinkaku-ji on an 8 to 9 hour guided bus tour.
“A thorough tour of points of interest around Kyoto. So many places we visited it was breath taking and truly a lifetime experience. We especially impressed by our guide Sakura who spoke perfect English to explain every detail of the places Read more”
Full-day Kyoto highlights by air-conditioned coach, from Fushimi Inari’s torii tunnel to Golden Pavilion, bamboo grove, and World Heritage temples.
“We had a great tour with Sakura. She is an amazing tour guide. The buffet was also amazing. The tour was really informative and perfectly paced. If you only have short time in Kyoto I can highly recommend this tour.”
A private Kyoto day with a smart route to Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, and Gion, led by an English guide.
“Naru was a great historian and taught us about Japanese history as well as showing us important areas of Tokyo. He was kind to take us to the monkey park and a restaurant that catered to dietary restrictions. He also had interesting facts about life in Japan as a local”
Kyoto in one day by bus: Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, Imperial Palace, Fushimi Inari, Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu-dera. Admissions included.
“Finding our guide tucked in the basement of a department store. We srarted out 1 hour early and needed every minute to figure out the location.”
Air-conditioned bus and an English guide take you through Kyoto’s Nijo and Kinkaku-ji, then Nara’s Todai-ji and Kasuga Shrine.
“This was an absolutely great tour. Our guide, Momo, had the perfect personality, was very engaging and entertaining and was very skilled at keeping everyone on time in a kind, gentle but firm way. Sites visited were awesome, lunch (italian) was a pleasant surprise and the bus very comfortable. Great Job!!!”
Customize a Kyoto private day tour with pickup and drop-off. Choose top sights like Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari in 4 to 8 hours.
“Great tour! Our tour guide, Kyoto, (yes, that’s his name) was great. Full of interesting facts and history. He adapted our plan based upon what we had and hadn’t seen so far. He took us to some hidden gems, like the Silver Temple.”
From Osaka, visit Amanohashidate and Ine for ropeway views, a bay cruise past funaya boathouses, and a relaxing lunch in 10 hours.
“Thanks to Winnie and Tanaka san for this tour. It was a great day! Winnie explains in three languages (Japanese, Chinese and english), it was clear and nice :)”
One long day linking Nara deer, Fushimi Inari’s senbon torii, and Arashiyama’s bamboo and temples, with an organized guide and bus.
“The trip in all was great. Loved all the locations we went to. I would have preferred to have more time at the shrine rather than at the bamboo forest. The guide may need to slow down her talking pace and talk less and be more direct. Other wise she was lovely and approachable.”
Three Kansai cities in one long day from Kyoto, with deer in Nara, neon street food in Osaka, and Kobe Chinatown by the harbor.
“Vicente and Alan were amazing! Such a well organized way to see a lot. Vicente and Alan were fun engaging and had great info to share!”
Kyoto kimono rental in Gion with fast dress-up, real hair styling, and optional photos. Return by 17:00. Great value for the look.
“It was a great experience and staff was very friendly!”
Private day trip from Osaka with hotel pickup to Nara Park, Todaiji, Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama bamboo plus bridge and train option.
“Awesome day tour with Allan, would highly recommend. Our family had a fantastic day and our teenage boys said it was the best day so far in Japan.”
Kyoto day trip from Osaka to Ine Bay’s funaya houses, Amanohashidate pine views, and Miyama’s thatched village, with a multilingual guide.
“Liu was a great guide. He has given enough time in each stop to explore. Thank you”
A private 7-hour Kyoto highlights circuit with a guide: Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion streets, Nijo Castle, and Kinkakuji.
“With so much to see in Kyoto it was valuable to have a private tour. It turned out to be a rainy day yet still an enjoyable one !”
Kyoto highlights in one day with an English-speaking guide, Gion and Yasaka Shrine, Kennin-ji, Nishiki Market, and Fushimi Inari.
“We were lucky to meet Aki, our tour guide. There were only us on that tour. Aki was accommodating and helpful when we asked questions along the way. She understood when we requested halal/vegetarian food only and put effort into thRead more”
A custom one-day private Kyoto tour with a pro English guide, major temples and shrines, and lunch on the full-day option.
“I had corresponded ahead of time as there were some gardens I wanted to see. We started with Daitoku-ji. Then walked philosophers walk among the cherry blossom, noodles for lunch, Ginkakuji, Shinto Shrine with 3000 tori gates, all entrance fees covered, Michael spoke very good English. Also we took buses and subway, train so very good for me to learn this as I travelled alone the following day to Kinkakuji.”
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