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By Japan Wonder Travel

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$442 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Explore the local streets of Kyoto with an informative guide
    • See the Kinkakuji temple or Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and the Gion district
    • Contact your private guide in advance to plan the perfect route together
    • Enjoy a fully customisable tour at your own pace

Activity location

    • Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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4-hour Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

With this private 4-hour tour option you can choose 2 areas or points of interest to visit with your private guide.

Price details
NZ$226.64 x 2 AdultsNZ$453.28
Total
Price is NZ$453.28
Until Sun, 15 Nov

6-hour Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

With this private 6-hour tour option you can choose 4 areas or points of interest to visit with your private guide.

Price details
NZ$283.29 x 2 AdultsNZ$566.58
Total
Price is NZ$566.58
Until Sun, 15 Nov

8-hour Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

With this private 8-hour tour option you can choose 4 areas or points of interest to visit with your private guide.

Price details
NZ$351.29 x 2 AdultsNZ$702.58
Total
Price is NZ$702.58
Until Sun, 15 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional, local guide
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Private tour
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees to temples
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Public transport fee
  • Exclusions
    Other private expenses
  • Exclusions
    Private vehicle

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Pets
    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Explore the rich history and tradition of Kyoto at your own pace with a knowledgeable local guide on a fully customisable private tour.

    Whether you want to visit as many famous spots as possible, avoid the crowds for a more relaxed experience, or capture the most photogenic locations — we’ll tailor the perfect itinerary just for you through a pre-tour consultation.

    Possible destinations include:
    Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Gion, and the scenic Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka slopes.
    You can explore more places depending on the tour duration:
    4h tour: 2-3 spots
    6h tour: 3-4 spots
    8h tour: 4-5 spots

    Whether for a half-day or full-day tour, your guide will flexibly adapt the schedule to your interests and travel goals. You can even include local food experiences, shopping, or cultural activities.

    With a guide who knows both the well-known highlights and hidden gems of Kyoto, enjoy a one-of-a-kind journey that's anything but ordinary.

Location

Activity location

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    • Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan