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Hidden Gems Ride in Kyoto: Private Day Tour Car & Guide

By Wander Tours Kyoto
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$687 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Feel the tranquility of Kyoto’s lesser-known bamboo forest at Adashino
  • Explore the fascinating stone statues of Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
  • Enjoy panoramic city views from a hidden observation deck
  • Experience the beauty of Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion
  • Ride the Kurama mountain cable car through lush forest scenery

Activity location

    • Kinkaku-ji
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kinkaku-ji
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Hidden Gems Ride in Kyoto: Private Day Tour Car & Guide

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$687.14 x 1 TravellerNZ$687.14
Total
Price is NZ$687.14
Until Mon, 22 Jun

What's included, what's not

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    Transport in air-conditioned vehicle
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    English-speaking guide
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    Kurama Cable Car ride(tickets not included)
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected areas)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided sightseeing
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    No hidden fees
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    Stress free ride in Kyoto
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    Professional drivers with excellent experiences
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Kinkaku-ji entrance fee
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    Kurama-dera admission fee
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    Food and drinks
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    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Begin your journey at the serene bamboo paths of Adashino, a tranquil alternative to Arashiyama where nature can be enjoyed in peace. Continue to Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, famous for its hundreds of unique stone statues, each carved with different expressions and personalities.

Next, visit a secret observation deck overlooking Kyoto’s mountains and cityscape. Few tourists know about this location, making it the perfect place to pause and absorb Kyoto’s beauty.

Experience the iconic Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji, one of Kyoto’s most celebrated landmarks. Arriving at carefully selected times helps reduce exposure to peak crowds.

Journey north into Kyoto’s sacred mountains where you’ll ride the Kurama Cable Car through lush forest scenery before exploring the spiritual grounds of Kurama-dera Temple.

The adventure concludes at the magical Kifune Shrine, hidden within a forest valley and famous for its red lanterns, flowing river, and centuries-old traditions.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kinkaku-ji
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kinkaku-ji
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan