Kyoto top must-see Golden pavilion and Bamboo forest half-day Private tour | 4 hours

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Kyoto top must-see Golden pavilion and Bamboo forest half-day Private tour
2 Adults x $240.16
$480.32
Approx Total
$480.32
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Selected Local Professional Guides
  • Pick-up service
  • Taxi fee: About 6000 yen per one taxi. *Depending on the hotel location and traffic conditions.
  • *4people (a guide+3 guests) can get on one taxi. If your group is 4 people, you need two taxis.
  • Admission fee : around 1500yen per person for all temples
  • Retern transfer, The tour ends in the Arashiyama area.

Overview

This tour is best for first-time visitors to Kyoto. You will visit popular must-see tourist attractions such as Golden Pavilion, bamboo groves, and Tenryuji Temple with its wonderful World Heritage garden. We will also take you to hidden jem, meaning the temple of heaven, which is a relatively quiet and beautiful temple. You can enjoy popular sightseeing spots in a comfortable and efficient manner by cab. The tour ends in the Arashiyama area.  After the tour, the guide will give you directions to other must-see places such as movie studios, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Gion, etc. If you are new to Kyoto, please join this tour and get an outline of Kyoto sightseeing.

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Itinerary

  • Kinkakuji Temple

    You can see the shining golden pavilion which used to be the political center of the Shogun(the head of Samurai warrior).It is one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites in Kyoto.

    50 minutes

  • Jojakkoji Temple

    A relatively uncrowded and quiet temple. This temple's name comes from the atmosphere as if it were playing in heaven.

    30 minutes

  • Tenryu-ji

    Tenryu-ji Templet has an outstanding pond garden which was made by one of the greatest gardeners in Japan. It is also the NESCO World Cultural Heritage site.

    20 minutes

  • Togetsukyo Bridge (Pass By)

    Togetsu Bridge is a representative scene of the Arashiyama area. Please take a photo of it !!

  • Arashiyama Kimono Forest

    Kimono forest is one of the most popular Instagram spots because of its' picturesque 600poles of 36 designs of Japanese kimonos.

    10 minutes

  • Bamboo Forest Street

    You will go through the Bamboo forest. This beautiful bamboo forest appears many times in the advertisement poster of Kyoto.

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour ends in the Arashiyama area.

Free Cancellation

April 28100% refund
April 29No refund

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.
Reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 28 reviews with 5 stars

Wonderful morning with Kumi

Published on Nov, 2024

We had a great morning with Kumi. She was prompt, knowledgeable, very friendly and kind. She was prepared with a notebook of material on the two sites and was generous with her time to explain and show us things we never would have known or learned on our own. Thank you Kumi!!

Great way to have a private experience.

Published on Nov, 2024

This private tour for 2, was a wonderful way to see the Golden Temple and the Bamboo Forest. Our guide was informative and gracious.

Top most attraction of Kyoto.

Published on Nov, 2024

Historical Palace, Top most see Golden pavilion in Kyoto. Most visited place for Tourist. Well maintained, seems just built.

Best Kyoto experience

Published on Oct, 2024

Fujiko was so knowledgeable and kind! She spent the entire day with us and even gave us her umbrella when we were surprised by some rain. She gave us many choices throughout the day and made our tour very special. I would highly recommend this tour and Fujiko in particular. There is no way we could have seen all she took us to without her guidance.

Beautiful. Must see

Published on Oct, 2024

A stunning piece of Japanese Culture. Beautiful building and gardens. Very busy though so go a little early if you can but even so a great morning and easy to get to from Nishiki Market area on the No 12 Bus.

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