FREE cancellation What to Expect
A full day tour in Kyoto with must-see spots; Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizudera Temple, Heian Shrine and Fushimi Inari Shrine.
the Golden Pavilion at Kinkakuji Temple
a closer look at the Golden Pavilion
the moat and the turret of Nijo Castle
Chinese style gate "Karamon" at Nijo Castle
The "Ninomaru" palace, well known as the Samurai palace
Kiyomizudera Temple and the Main Hall, famous for its platform projecting over a cliff
The Nio-Gate(Gate of the Deva Kings), the entrance to Kiyomizudera Temple
The big shinto Torii gate(24m), the symbol of Heian Shrine
the entrance of Heian Shrine
the shinto sanctuary at Heian Shrine
the entrance to Fushimi Inari Shrine
the tunnel of the 1,000 Torii gates, just like the one to the another world...
Highlights
- Kyoto(Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizudera Temple, Heian Shrine and Fushimi Inari Shrine)
- specialized in visiting places of note
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Highlights
- Kyoto(Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizudera Temple, Heian Shrine and Fushimi Inari Shrine)
- specialized in visiting places of note
Important
Weekdays: from 9:30am-4:00pm (6.5 hrs)
Weekends & holidays : available full day
What‘s included
guide fee, hotel pick-up
What‘s not included
transportation fee(you and guide),lunch, admission fee
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Kyoto
Ending Point
At your hotel in Kyoto
Duration
8 hours
Starting time
09:00 AM ( recommended ) Flexible
Number of people
up to 10 people Flexible
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are the transportation and admission fees?
transportation fees (per person):
¥1,200 for one-day free ticket for bus and subway and extra fare to Fushimi Inari Shrine and your hotel when it's out of the free pass zone.
admission fees(per person):
Kinkakuji Temple ¥400
Kiyomizudera Temple ¥400
Nijo Castle ¥600
Heian Shrine garden ¥600, (sanctuary only ¥0)
Fushimi Inari Shrine ¥0
Can we change the plan a little bit when we have another place where we want to go?
Yes, one or two small changes are available. Please let me know if you have wishes.
ex: Kiyomizudera Temple→Sanjusangendo Temple
Fushimi Inari Shrine→Gion area
Can I make changes after I book?
Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email
Starting and ending points of the tour.
After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.
What happens after I book a tour?
After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or decline) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed by email from Triplelights.
Is the price per person or per group?
The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.
Can I add more people to my booking?
Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.
Will there be other tourists in my tour?
No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.
Can the guide pickup me at the airport?
Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.
I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?
Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel at least 14 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 100% refund.
- If you cancel between 2 and 13 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 20% charge.
- If you cancel within 1 day prior to the meeting date, there is a 40% charge.
- If you cancel on the meeting date, there is no refund.
Reviews ( 30 )
Excellent
3 weeks ago
| by Luis
“ Excellent tour of Kyoto ”
I had an excellent time in Kyoto being guided by Keiko. Keiko worked closely with me to setup a one day tour of Kyoto. I wanted to see as much as I could in one day and Keiko helped me to do just that. We went to Fushimi Inari, Ryoanji, Kinkakuji, and Nijojo palace plus Keiko was able to add a lunch and a tea ceremony to our busy schedule. During the tour, Keiko explained details and history of each site which were very interesting. Her English is good and communicates well. In addition, in case I hadn't had enough during the tour, Keiko recommended me a place where I can see a Geisha performance. After the tour, Keiko helped me get a taxi to go to the Geisha performance and it was great. I even got to take a picture with a Geisha! In summary, the tour was wonderful. It was a busy day with a lot of walking but I asked for that to begin with and Keiko helped me to get the most out of one day in Kyoto. I highly recommend Keiko for anyone that wants to see Kyoto and learn about the history of each site. Thank you so much Keiko for your services! I hope to one day return to Kyoto again. Arigato!
Excellent
3 weeks ago
| by Arthur
“ Day trip with Keiko ”
Keiko was a great guide for our one day trip in Kyoto. She took us to a number of sites in Kyoto, catering to our interests and allowing us to make any adjustments to her suggested list. Keiko was very easy to communicate with, both in person and through email leading up to the tour. She was very patient and helpful as we love to take many pictures and would give us interesting facts and info about each spot we visited. We would definitely book a tour with her again for future visits in Kyoto.
Very Good
1 month ago
| by Keith
“ Path of Philosophy ”
I really enjoyed the tour Keiko organized for me during my recent business trip to Kyoto. We started at Nanzen-ji temple then made our way along the path of philosophy to Ginkaku-ji temple. She surprised me with a last minute trip to Nijo-jo Castle at the end of our tour as I was fascinated by the Shogun. I learned so much in such a short time about the history of Buddhism and Shinto from Keiko; her company and our conversations on religion and language were very enjoyable.
Excellent
1 month ago
| by Peter
“ Goon with Keiko ”
Our walking tour with Keiko was excellent. Her knowledge of the Gion area was amazing. Keiko was so friendly and shared so many interesting facts about the history we would have missed if we tried to cover the same area on our own. She made us feel relaxed and really special. We spent the day strolling through Gion, visiting a number of temples, markets and a then participated in a traditional tea ceremony. Even luckily enough to see a traditional Japanese wedding! Keiko is highly recommend. Thank you for such an enjoyable day in Kyoto. Kind regards, Pete Williams
Excellent
2 months ago
| by Eileen
“ One day trip in Arashiyama ”
We have had a wonderful time at Arashimaya with Keiko. Her command of English is excellent and easy to understand. We were tired of visiting Shrines and temples and requested a last minute change to the itinerary. Keiko accommodated to our request and changed our trip to a natural focus with river boat rafting as a surprise highlight. Thank you Keiko!
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