Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi Inari & Gion (Private opt)
Japanese, English
4 hours and 30 minutes
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A 4 hour 30 minute early morning walking tour of Kyoto covering Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka, the Yasaka Pagoda, Yasaka Koshindo, the Gion district, and Yasaka Shrine. Local English-speaking guide and professional photos included.
Local English-speaking guide
Professional photos taken by the guide during the tour
Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera are two of the most visited sites in Japan. In the early morning, the torii gate corridors and temple terrace are significantly quieter than at midday when large groups and tour buses arrive. Starting early allows guests to experience both sites at their most peaceful.
Yasaka Koshindo is a small temple in the Higashiyama district notable for its unusually colorful decorations and the distinctive hanging monkey-shaped omamori charms that cover its exterior. The date of its construction is unknown, and it stands out from the more typical aesthetic of Kyoto temples.
No. Kiyomizu-dera Temple charges an admission fee of 500 Japanese Yen per person, payable on entry. This is not included in the tour price.
Yes. A private tour option is available. Contact the operator at the time of booking for details and pricing.
My family and I had a wonderful experience in our private guided tour of Kyoto temples and shrines. The early start meant fewer crowds, quieter visits, better photo ops, and faster access to the sites and trains. It may have helped that we toured on a weekday. Our tour guide Ikki was very friendly, generous, knowledgeable, helped us with family photos, and even squeezed in an extra temple near by because my family were brisk with visits.
Christina M.
July 2, 2026
Amazing experience — culture, views and insights in a lovely Kyoto morning tour.
Many thanks for a lovely tour experience. Mariko san is a fantastic guide. We enjoyed her insights and expertise shared during our time together. We experienced it all at a relaxing and fun pace. She shared the culture and history in a thoughtful way and allowed us time to enjoy the natural beauty of Kyoto. The recommendations provided to continue our journey following our time together are a great benefit. I highly recommend this experience to make the most of your Kyoto visit.
Michele
May 26, 2026
Christina M.
July 2, 2026
Amazing and memorable guided tour!
My family and I had a wonderful experience in our private guided tour of Kyoto temples and shrines. The early start meant fewer crowds, quieter visits, better photo ops, and faster access to the sites and trains. It may have helped that we toured on a weekday. Our tour guide Ikki was very friendly, generous, knowledgeable, helped us with family photos, and even squeezed in an extra temple near by because my family were brisk with visits.
Michele
May 26, 2026
Amazing experience — culture, views and insights in a lovely Kyoto morning tour.
Many thanks for a lovely tour experience. Mariko san is a fantastic guide. We enjoyed her insights and expertise shared during our time together. We experienced it all at a relaxing and fun pace. She shared the culture and history in a thoughtful way and allowed us time to enjoy the natural beauty of Kyoto. The recommendations provided to continue our journey following our time together are a great benefit. I highly recommend this experience to make the most of your Kyoto visit.
