What to Expect
You can visit popular sites in Kyoto without staying there.
You can leave your luggage at your hotel in Tokyo and enjoy your sightseeing in Kyoto within a short stay, such as a business trip.
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1. Miyabi: Romon Gate of Fushimi-inari Shrine first built in 1589
1. Miyabi: One thousand Torii gates of Fushimi-inari Shrine.
1. Miyabi & 3. History: Sanjysangen-Do Temple first built in 1164
1.Miyabi & 3. History: One thousand one statues of Buddha in Sanjusangen-Do Temple
1.Miyabi & 3. History: Traditional Kyoto houses in Hanakoji street in Gion area
1. Miyabi & 3. History: Kyoto cuisine lunch in Gion area
1. Miyabi & 2. Golden: Kinkanku-Ji Temple (The World Heritage)
2.Golden: Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge
2.Golden: Arashiyama area
2.Golden: Tenryu-Ji Temple (The World Heritage)
2.Golden: Japanese garden in Tenryu-Ji Temple
2. Golden: Bamboo trail in Sagano area
2.Golden: Dry landscape garden in Ryoan-Ji Temple (The World Heritage)
3. History: Gate of Nijo Castle (The World Heritage)
3. History: Ninomaru Hall of Nijo Castle
3. History: Ninomaru Garden of Nijo Castle
3. History: Seiryu-En Garden of Nijo Castle
3. History: Main gate of To-Ji Temple (The World Heritage)
3．History: Japanese Garden and the five story Pagoda in To-Ji Temple
3. History: Statues of Buddha in 3D Mandara in To-Ji Temple
3. History: Japanese Garden of Kanchi-In in To-Ji Temple
Highlights
- This tour is for those want to visit Kyoto within a day. We will use the bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto at 11:00 which costs 28,000JPY per adult (you and the guide) in addition to the guiding fee. You can choose one of the following three routes (1. Miyabi, Golden, and History).
- 1. Miyabi: 11:30-12:30 Fushimi Shrine ( The most poluar place in Kyoto acoording to Trip Adviser with 1000 red Torii Gates)
- 1. Miyabi: 13:00-13:30 Sanjusangen-Do Temple ( popular for its 1001 statues of Buddha in the building)
- 1. Miyabi: 14:00-15:30 Gion area (Traditional Kyoto street, good for shopping and lunch )
- 1. Miyabi: 16:00-17:00 Kinkaku-Ji Temple ( The World Heritage, popular for its golden house and Japanese garden)
- 2. Golden:11:30-12:00 Arashiyam area ( popular for Togetsu bridge and mountains )
- 2. Golden: 12:00-13:00 Tenryu-Ji Temple ( The World Heritage, popular for its Japanese garden )
- 2. Golden: 13:00-14:30 Bamboo trail in Arashiyama (Lunch)
- 2. Golden: 15:00-15:30 Ryoan-Ji Temple ( Dry landscape garden)
- 2. Golden: 16:00-17:00 Kinkaku-Ji Temple ( The World Heritage, popular for its golden house and Japanese garden)
- 3. History: 11:30-12:00 Sanjusangen-Do Temple ( popular for its 1001 statues of Buddha in the building)
- 3. History: 12:30-14:00 Gion area ( Traditional Kyoto street, good for shopping and lunch )
- 3. History: 14:30-15:30 Nijo Castle ( The World Heritage, traditional building with many Japanese Paintings as well as beautiful Japanese gardens )
- 3. History: 16:00-17:30 To-Ji Temple (The Worl Heritage, traditional old Buddist Temple with great statues of Buddha )
Select Date and Travelers
FREE cancelation 30 days prior
Extras (optional)
Extra hour per group.
$
35.60
Extra person ( from the 6th person ).
$
71.20
Pick up charge outside of Tokyo.
$
44.50
Early pick up before 8:00AM.
$
44.50
Overview
This tour is for those who want to visit Kyoto and return to Tokyo within a day.
We will use the bullet train between Tokyo and Kyoto, which costs 28,000 JPY per adult (you and the guide), in addition to my guiding fee.
You can choose one route from the list bellow.
1. Miyabi route (Most popular places)
2. Golden route (Most scenic places)
3. History route (Most quiet and historical places)
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Highlights
- This tour is for those want to visit Kyoto within a day. We will use the bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto at 11:00 which costs 28,000JPY per adult (you and the guide) in addition to the guiding fee. You can choose one of the following three routes (1. Miyabi, Golden, and History).
- 1. Miyabi: 11:30-12:30 Fushimi Shrine ( The most poluar place in Kyoto acoording to Trip Adviser with 1000 red Torii Gates)
- 1. Miyabi: 13:00-13:30 Sanjusangen-Do Temple ( popular for its 1001 statues of Buddha in the building)
- 1. Miyabi: 14:00-15:30 Gion area (Traditional Kyoto street, good for shopping and lunch )
- 1. Miyabi: 16:00-17:00 Kinkaku-Ji Temple ( The World Heritage, popular for its golden house and Japanese garden)
- 2. Golden:11:30-12:00 Arashiyam area ( popular for Togetsu bridge and mountains )
- 2. Golden: 12:00-13:00 Tenryu-Ji Temple ( The World Heritage, popular for its Japanese garden )
- 2. Golden: 13:00-14:30 Bamboo trail in Arashiyama (Lunch)
- 2. Golden: 15:00-15:30 Ryoan-Ji Temple ( Dry landscape garden)
- 2. Golden: 16:00-17:00 Kinkaku-Ji Temple ( The World Heritage, popular for its golden house and Japanese garden)
- 3. History: 11:30-12:00 Sanjusangen-Do Temple ( popular for its 1001 statues of Buddha in the building)
- 3. History: 12:30-14:00 Gion area ( Traditional Kyoto street, good for shopping and lunch )
- 3. History: 14:30-15:30 Nijo Castle ( The World Heritage, traditional building with many Japanese Paintings as well as beautiful Japanese gardens )
- 3. History: 16:00-17:30 To-Ji Temple (The Worl Heritage, traditional old Buddist Temple with great statues of Buddha )
Important
The guiding fee does not include the transportation cost of you and the guide between Tokyo and Kyoto which is 28,000 per adult. You can use JR pass but please pay the transportation cost of the guide.
Please ask me the availability of this tour before you book it.
The wholesale area of Tsukiji will move to Toyosu on October 11th, 2018 but its outer market will stay at Tsukiji where we can enjoy good sushi and delicious Japanese foods.
I have a one day tour to Kyoto from Tokyo, but you have to pay the cost of about 30,000 JPY per person for the transportation of you and me.
This tour uses public transportation and we have to depend on trains and buses in Kyoto.
This tour is for those who stay in Tokyo area. If you will stay in Kyoto, I can start the tour from morning but please pay the transportation cost of the guide.
I will book your seats of the Shinkansen if you agree to pay me in cash about 28,000 JPY per adult at our tour.
What‘s included
guide fee, hotel pick-up (no charge)
What‘s not included
Transportation cost of you and guide (about 30,000 JPY per person)
Lunch (from 1,000 JPY per person for you and guide)
Entrance fee of you (400 to 600 JPY per place per person)
Lunch (from 1,000 JPY per person for you and guide)
Entrance fee of you (400 to 600 JPY per place per person)
Depart From
Tokyo
Meeting Point
at your hotel in Tokyo
Ending Point
at your hotel in Tokyo
Duration
13 hours
Starting time
08:00 AM ( recommended ) Flexible
Number of people
up to 5 people Flexible
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the transportation cost ?
About 30,000 per adult including the guide and 15,000 per children under 12 years old
Can we use JR pass ?
Yes, you can use JR pass but you can not take the bullet train Nozomi by JR pass and we have to shorten the time to stay in Kyoto by about one hour.
Can we stay in Kyoto ?
Yes, you can but please pay my trip back to Tokyo.
How much are the entrance fees?
Entrance fees in JPN are as follows.
Tenryu temple adult 500, child 300
Kinkaku temple adult 400, child 300
Sanjusangendo templeadult 600, child 400
Where the age of a Child is from 6 to 11.
Can we have a two day tour ?
Yes, you can.
If you take two days of this tour, I will discount my lodging cost in Kyoto.
How are the schedule of the tour ?
The following is for Miyabi route.
8:00AM pick up at your hotel
8:40-10:58 Shinaknsen from Tokyo to Kyoto
11:07-11:12 Train to Inari
11:12-12:38 Fushimi-Inari shrine sightseeing
12:38-13:00 Train to Sanjusangendo temple
13:00-14:00 Sanjysangendo temple sightseeing
14:00-15:00 Walk&Lunch
15:00-15:30 Bus to Kinkaku temple
15:30-16:30 Kinkaku temple sightseeing
16:30-17:30 Train to Kyoto St.
18:00-20:30 Shinkansen from Kyoto to Tokyo
21:00 Return to your hotel
The following is for Golden route
8:00AM pick up at your hotel
8:40-10:58 Shinaknsen from Tokyo to Kyoto
11:17-11:33 Train to Arashiyama
11:33-12:50 Tenryu temple sightseeing
12:50-13:30 Bus to Ryoan temple
13:30-15:00 Ryoan temple sightseeing&Lunch
15:00-15:30 Bus to Kinkaku temple
15:30-16:30 Kinkaku temple sightseeing
16:30-17:30 Bus&Subway to Kyoto station
18:00-20:30 Shinkansen from Kyoto to Tokyo
21:00 Return to your hotel
The following is for History route
8:00AM pick up at your hotel
8:40-10:58 Shinaknsen from Tokyo to Kyoto
11:17-11:30 Train to Sanjusangen-Do Temple
11:30-12:00 Sanjusangen-Do Temple sightseeing
12:00-12:30 Train to Gion
12:30-13:30 Gion area sightseeing&Lunch
14:00-15:00 Nijo Caste
15:30-16:30 To-Ji Temple sightseeing
16:30-17:00 Train to Kyoto station
18:00-20:30 Shinkansen from Kyoto to Tokyo
21:00 Return to your hotel
I want to take this tour during my layover at Narita Airport. Is it possible?
It takes about three hours for the return trip from Narita to Tokyo in addition to 12 hours of this tour from Tokyo to Kyoto.
That means you need at least 15 hours of waiting time of layover at Narita.
Moreover, you have to come to Tokyo as it will be too early for me to pick you up at Narita.
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 in the first 14 day(s) before the meeting date ,there is a 100% charge.
- If you cancel between 15 and 29 day(s) in advance of the meeting date ,there is a 50% charge.
- If you cancel at least 30 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 100% refund.
Reviews ( 195 )
Excellent
3 days ago
“ A great guide to visit Hakone! ”
Our experience with Yuki was amazing: he knows perfectly the area and how to move fast there to visit everything in a day without missing any great spot. He proposed us a great tour and we asked him to include a particular Onsen we’d love to see: he included it and was a fantastic experience, having a Hot spring water bath looking to Mount Fuji; it was a memorable day that couldn’t be possible without his knowledge and experience. He even accompanied us to the entry of Chinatown for having dinner after the tour! Yuki is a great professional and a great person too. We’ll always remember this day in Hakone, thanks for everything, Yuki!!!!
Yuki:
Dear Antonio, Thank you for your review of my tour so soon. It was a good experience to have the outdoor bath with you. I will include the bath into my tour. Please give my best regard to your family, too. Yuki
Excellent
6 days ago
“ Introduction to Tokyo ”
My wife and I had a great two days with Yuki. We we were in Tokyo prior to a cruise and group tour. Since it was our first time in Japan Yuki showed us how to use the subways, took us around to many places we would not see on our group tour and took us to some very good restaurants. He adapted the itinerary to what we wanted to do. He picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off there each day. We would highly recommend using his services.
Yuki:
Dear Chris, Thank you for your nice review oft tour. Since you booked two days, I arranged our tour according to the weather and your interests. Please give my best regards to your wife Hellen, too. Yuki
Excellent
1 week ago
“ A Freezing wet spring day that Yuki made enjoyable ”
Yuki was a great person to have as a guide. He loves what he does and has a professional approach to planning your tour. Yuki helped us to better understand Japanese food and culture as well as Tokyo metro. Yuki, Jenny Hope's you enjoyed the deep fried donuts with your coffee.
Yuki:
Dear John, Thank you for writing a review so soon with good rating. You and your wife are such nice persons to guide. Sorry about the very cold weather and missing eels. I hope you can try many Japanese foods during your stay. Thank you for "Karinto". Best regards, Yuki
Very Good
1 week ago
“ What a fun trip! ”
My family of 4 had a great time in Japan. Thanks to Yuki! He planned the days out very well. We were so lucky getting to see beautiful cherry blossom. My kids love him! I love Yuki’s presentation he created on iPad with pictures so my kids can relate the stories to.
Yuki:
Dear Taylor, Thank you for the review and taking my tour for six days. These were very unique tours for me, too. Please give my best regards to your family. Yuki
Excellent
3 weeks ago
“ Great day touring Tokyo ”
Yuki was very helpful and informative. He has an excellent knowledge of Tokyo and it’s history. Yuki’s English is very good.
Yuki:
Dear Lindy, Thank you for giving me a good rating. I hope you have a good time in Japan and meet you in Yokohama again. Please give my best regards to Neil, too. Yuki
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