Private Kyoto Day Trip with English Speaking Driver | 6 hours to 10 hours

118 Reviews | Kyoto
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Pick-up and drop-off at Kyoto
2 Adults x $519.27
$1,038.54
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$1,038.54
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2 Adults x $584.18
$1,168.36
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Petrol/Gas
  • English Speaking Driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees
  • Admission fee for Kinkaku-ji Temple 500 yen (Adults), 300 yen (Students-grade 1-9)
  • Admission fee for Kiyomizu-dera - Adults: Â¥400, Students: Â¥200
  • Lunch
  • Walking Guide. (All relevant information on each sight is given while in car between destinations)

Overview

Explore Kyoto in Style and Comfort! Discover the magic of Kyoto on our exclusive private day trip by car. Your day, your way. We customize the itinerary to match your interests and preferences.The trip showcases a variety of temples and shrines in a day—including Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and the bamboo forest in Arashiyama. As it’s a private trip, the itinerary can be customized based on your requests. Say goodbye to crowded buses and trains. Our private car ensures a comfortable and efficient journey between sites, maximizing your sightseeing time. No rush, no fixed timetable. You decide how long you want to spend at each stop. We're here to accommodate your pace. Book our Private Kyoto Day Trip by Car today and create unforgettable memories in this enchanting city!

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Pickup will be at your specified accommodation, hotel entrance or any other address within Kyoto/Osaka. Time for transportation and lunch is already included in the total duration. ... Read more â–¼

Itinerary

  • Arashiyama

    Arashiyama is a rural area in Kyoto with a very beautiful nature. Arashiyama is famous for its bamboo forest. Nestled on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Arashiyama offers a blend of historic charm and stunning landscapes that captivate visitors from around the world.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Kinkakuji Temple

    Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a revered Zen Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. Renowned for its stunning architecture and picturesque surroundings, Kinkaku-ji stands as a testament to the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship and spirituality. The temple's upper two floors are adorned with shimmering gold leaf, creating a breathtaking sight that is reflected in the tranquil pond that surrounds it.

    1 hour

  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    Kiyomizu Temple is the biggest and the most famous temple in Japan and has been registered as the world heritage in UNESCO. Surrounding Kiyomizu-dera, the Higashiyama district is a treasure trove of traditional Japanese culture. Narrow lanes lined with traditional machiya houses, quaint shops, and artisan studios provide an authentic taste of old Kyoto. The historic Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka sloping streets are particularly charming and offer opportunities for exploration and discovery. Besides that you can also rent yukata to walk around Kyoto and take great pictures.

    2 hours

  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

    Fushimi Inari Taisha, is a sacred Shinto shrine renowned for its iconic torii gates and profound spiritual significance. As one of the most visited shrines in Japan, Fushimi Inari Taisha offers a unique and enchanting experience that captivates visitors from around the world. The shrine is characterized by its vivid vermillion torii gates that create a mesmerizing pathway through the forested slopes of Mount Inari. This symbolic trail, known as the Senbon Torii, leads visitors on a spiritual journey, representing a passage between the physical world and the divine.

    1 hour 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Time for transportation and lunch is already included in the total duration.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
  • Walking Guide is not included. The driver doesn't leave the car.(All relevant information on each sight is given while in car between destinations)
  • The operator will contact you via WhatsApp the day before the tour.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No 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

4.7

118 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    97
  • 4 stars
    9
  • 3 stars
    8
  • 2 stars
    2
  • 1 star
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 97 reviews with 5 stars

A wonderful day

Published on Dec, 2024

Lexi was organised and efficient. Great communication. I appreciated her tailoring our trip to exclude sites that we could see easily via foot from our hotel so she could take us further afield. She also checked in with us along the way and gave us options to see more in a certain area. All in all I think we visited 6 different sites and a variety of things. Car was very comfortable.

Strongly Recommend!

Published on Dec, 2024

Good coverage of Kyoto at comfortable pace and Fujimoto san give an interesting narrative of the sites that we were visiting.

High recommended tour program

Published on Nov, 2024

We are highly recommended this tour. Mr. Fuji is the best tour guide. He told us a lot of stories about Japanese culture and all information related to the visit place. My family included kid and senior have enjoyed.

VIP day

Published on Nov, 2024

Actually the most memorable part was an add on at the end. The temple of 1001 bouddhas. It’s was fabulous. The driver was very efficient nd kind but could have given more history behind the sites we were visiting. Providing a water bottle in the car would be a thoughtful gesture I think considering f the price we pay;) the lunch place she suggested was outstanding. Great Ramen and Gyoza!

Fuji Best Tour Guide Ever!

Published on Nov, 2024

Born in Canada with Japanese Dad and Canadian Mother it has always been a dream to visit Japan. I am visiting my son and family in Seoul and thought this was the perfect time to see Osaka/Kyoto. Unfortunately I just had 4 days so very limited. I booked 2 tours one for each city. I chose the full day Kyoto tour with pick up at my hotel in Osaka. I wanted the cultural experience and Fuji, my tour guide, certainly gave me that plus the history of Kyoto! What a kind, caring, easy person to be with all day! We got along so well. He was like my son!!! I was very comfortable with him and loved hearing his stories plus he enjoyed hearing mine! His English is very good! I saw a Maiko, Buddhist Students (3) plus a retired Sumo Wrestler!! How lucky am I! It was a long day but I wanted to experience as much as I could. Fuji you made my visit to your beautiful city so memorable and the best day ever! Thank you so much for your passion and hospitality. Again, I wish you and your wonderful family good health, happiness and prosperity. You deserve it all! Sayonara Sincerely Kathleen Miyoko (Canada)

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