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Kyoto Private Full Day Tour with English Speaking Driver
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$499
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Kyoto unfolds like a beautifully illustrated scroll, inviting you to immerse yourself in its rich tapestry of culture and history. With a private driver at your service, this is your opportunity to explore the city at your own pace, free from the constraints of group tours.
- 🚗 Kyoto Private Full Day Tour: Enjoy a full day of personalized exploration with a professional English-speaking driver, providing insights into Kyoto's history and culture.
- 🕒 Flexible Duration: The tour lasts 9 hours, with the option to extend for an additional hour at a cost of 10,000 JPY.
- 🏨 Your driver will pick you up directly from your hotel, ensuring a seamless start to your day without the hassle of navigating public transport.
- 💧 Complimentary bottled water is provided for all passengers, keeping you refreshed throughout your journey.
- 🚌 Travel in comfort with a private air-conditioned vehicle reserved exclusively for your group, ensuring a relaxed atmosphere.
- 🧒 Family-friendly amenities include one infant/child safety seat available upon request, making it easy for families to enjoy their day.
- 🌟 Visit Kinkakuji Temple, a stunning Zen Buddhist temple adorned in gold leaf, perfectly mirrored in its tranquil pond.
- 🌲 Stroll through the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, where towering stalks create a serene, otherworldly experience.
- 🏯 Experience the vibrant Gion district, where you may catch a glimpse of a geiko or maiko gracefully moving through the historic streets.
- 🛍️ Pass by Nishiki Market, known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," where you can admire a variety of local delicacies and culinary delights.
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Kyoto Private Full Day Tour with English Speaking Driver
Duration: 1 hour: For additional hour the cost will be 10,000 JPY
Pickup included
Duration: 1 hour: For additional hour the cost will be 10,000 JPY
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
- All fuel costs, highway tolls, and parking fees
- Professional English-speaking driver with local knowledge of Kyoto's history and culture
- One infant/child safety seat (upon request at time of booking)
- Bottled water for all passengers
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group only (no shared passengers)
- Meals
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Kinkakuji TempleMarvel at one of Japan's most iconic landmarks, a Zen Buddhist temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf, perfectly reflected in the mirror-like pond surrounding it. Your driver will guide you to the best viewing angles and share the fascinating history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha ShrineWalk through thousands of vermilion torii gates that wind up the forested slopes of Mount Inari. This iconic Shinto shrine is dedicated to the god of rice and prosperity, and the tunnel of gates creates one of the most photographed and awe-inspiring corridors in all of Japan.
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Kiyomizu-dera Templeerched dramatically on the hillside of eastern Kyoto, this magnificent wooden temple offers sweeping panoramic views over the city. Explore its iconic wooden stage, sacred waterfalls, and surrounding forested grounds, a true highlight of any Kyoto visit.
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Arashiyama Bamboo ForestStep into a otherworldly corridor of towering bamboo stalks that filter light into a soft green glow. Located in Kyoto's scenic Arashiyama district, this serene natural landmark is one of the most magical and photographed spots in Japan.
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GionStroll through Kyoto's most famous geisha quarter, where traditional wooden machiya townhouses line stone-paved lanes. With luck, you may spot a geiko or maiko (apprentice geisha) gliding between appointments, a rare and unforgettable glimpse into old Japan.
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Sannenzaka NinenzakaWander along Kyoto's most charming historic preserved lanes, lined with traditional shops selling matcha sweets, handcrafted ceramics, and local souvenirs. These two connected stone-paved streets date back centuries and lead directly toward Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
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Kodai-ji TempleExplore this beautifully preserved Zen temple founded in 1606, featuring stunning bamboo groves, a tranquil garden, and elegant teahouses. The temple is particularly famous for its atmospheric moss garden and exquisite lacquerwork interiors. The admission fee is around 600 JPY for adult, please keep enough cash to buy tickets on spot.
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Yasaka ShrineVisit this grand vermilion shrine at the eastern end of Shijo Avenue, right in the heart of the Gion entertainment district. Known as "Gion-san" by locals, it is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan and a central landmark of Kyoto's cultural life.
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Nishiki MarketPass by Kyoto's legendary covered market street, nicknamed "Kyoto's Kitchen," packed with stalls selling fresh tofu, pickles, skewered snacks, and local delicacies. We may pass by this stop without making a formal stop if time does not permit.
- Glimpse the iconic canal-side walking path lined with hundreds of cherry trees, famously named after philosopher Nishida Kitaro who strolled here daily in contemplation. (pass by)
- Admire the striking vermilion torii gate and grand shrine complex built in 1895 to commemorate Kyoto's 1,100th anniversary as imperial capital. (pass by)
- View the exterior of this stunning 17th-century flatland castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former residence of the Tokugawa shoguns, surrounded by beautiful stone walls and moats. (pass by)
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Kyoto Private Full Day Tour with English Speaking Driver
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$499
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!