Private Tour: Kyoto Highlights in Full Day

1 day
Private
Full Day
About this activity
Your friendly guide and expert driver will meet you at 8:30AM at your Kyoto hotel and transport you to the Kinkaku-ji Temple.Because the temple is covered with golden foil, It is also known as the temple of the Golden Pavilion. In addition to being a famous tourist attraction, it is also designated as national treasure by the Japanese government.
Next, sroll on the road of Sannenzaka Ninenzaka,shops of unique Janpanese style are locate on both side of the road,most of the houses are built by woods in Edo period.Along the way,most shops are sell characteristic snacks and delicate porcelain.You can find many souvenirs here.
Continue a leisurely stroll down a charming lane lined with pottery shops and arrive at Kiyomizu Temple.It is the oldest temple in Kyoto. The scenery here is charming all the year round.Cherry blossoms in spring,maple leaves in autumn,all this make a beautiful picture with Kiyomizu Temple.
Then,you will go to the Nishiki Market.There are more than 130 stores,the main goods are fresh fish,fresh foods,materials for kyoto cuisine and so on.It’s called the “kitchen” in kyoto.Not only local people,products here are also favored by visitors from afar.You can fully appreciate the food culture of Kyoto here.
Gion Tanto is the district of geishas,and also the representative attraction of Kyoto.It’s an ancient street,you can see many people walk on the road in kimono.Huge festa held in Gion every summer.In that time,luxury decorative floats will pass through the street,people use flutes and drums to play unique music.About 1000 thousands people participate in this festival every year.
After visit the Gion Tanto,you will be delivered to the Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine.Thousands of striking red torii(gates)are the most famous scenery here.The torii stand in a couple of rows from the foot of the hill to the top,looked like a time tunnel.This shrine is dedicated to the immortal of fox,so the images of fox can be seen everywhere in the shrine.The scenery is attractve when you climb to the high place of the mountain.
After a long day visiting, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Included
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
  • Driver cum guide
  • Pickup at hotel in Kyoto or Airport
  • Entry/Admission - Kinkakuji Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Not included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Pickup and dropoff spots can be different but only limit to one station for both pickup and dropoff.
  • Driver cum guide will introduce information during the tour, but will not company you in visiting of each attraction.
  • This is your private tour so Itinerary can be made small changes according to your physical condition during the tour.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
75%
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