Private Kyoto Old Town and Temple Tour with Full-Day Guide

Explore Kyoto from different perspectives on this full-day private guided tour. Discover the Buddhist temple of Kiyomizu-dera, the historic district of Gion, and the Shinto shrine of Fushimi Inari-taisha. These three spots are some of the most important tourist destinations in Kyoto and should not be missed. You will enjoy the magnificent view from Kiyomizu-dera, the traditional charm of Gion's geisha district, and the thousands of torii gates at Fushimi Inari-taisha.

Please note that food and drinks, as well as transportation and entrance fees are not included in this tour.

Itinerary

Stop at: Kiyomizu-dera
This temple is famous for its terrace overlooking Kyoto. We will visit the terrace and the surrounding buildings.

Stop at: Gion District
Gion is the traditional district of Kyoto. With luck, we may even spot some geisha.

Stop at: Fushimi Inari Shrine
The Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto is famous for its thousands of torii gates, leading to the deities. We will visit the shrine and walk through the gates while wishing for good fortune.

Key Takeaways

The tour is a private, full-day guided tour that explores Kyoto from different perspectives. The tour visits three main destinations: the Buddhist temple of Kiyomizu-dera, the historic district of Gion, and the Shinto shrine of Fushimi Inari-taisha. The tour includes guide fees, but excludes food and drinks, lunch, transportation, and entrance fees to the destinations. The tour is stroller and baby carriage friendly, pets are allowed, and nearby public transportation is available. The tour is not accessible by wheelchair, no child seats provided.
Participants should bring comfortable shoes.

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