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A Full Day in Kyoto with a Local: Private & Personalized
2 Adults x $398.86
$797.72
Approx Total
$797.72
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
8 hours with a host
Private and personalized experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Overview
Spend the day with one of our friendly hosts as you take to the streets of Kyoto and unleash your inner explorer! Visit iconic and sacred sites, or explore the culturally rich entertainment district of Kamishichiken and Gion together. Not your vibe? Get off the beaten tourist track and explore hidden gems in the city that only a local would know about. Wherever you roam, keep your eyes open to the astonishing natural beauty of Kyoto.
Within 24 hours after booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded local host. Your local host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do
(The host will be waiting in front of Starbucks Coffee)
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
Kyoto Station Building (Pass By)
Start your itinerary from Kyoto station (or a different meeting point upon request)
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Kinkakuji Temple (Pass By)
Also known as the Golden Pavilion), itās one of the most iconic and famous places in Japan.
Former shogunās villa, it was then turned into a Zen temple around the 1400s, and recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (Pass By)
Renowned throughout Japan as a shrine dedicated to learning (being devoted to the famous scholar Sugawara no Michizane), itās also famous for its gorgeous plum garden (late Feb - beginning of March), as well as itās bustling monthly market. And you happen to visit it around lunch time, ask your local host to try the best recommended yubaĀ (tofuās skin, the most delicious part) restaurant.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Kamishichiken Kaburenjo Theatre (Pass By)
This is the oldestĀ hanamachiĀ (geiko district) in Kyoto, located just a stoneās throw fromĀ Kitano Tenman-gÅ«Ā Shrine. āØThe name literally means āSeven Upper Housesā, referring to the teahouses used for business meetings of the wealthy Kyoto-ites.āØDonāt forget to pay a visit to Kamishichiken Kaburenjo Theatre (not always open) to get the chance to see geikos and maikos practicing, and satisfy your sweet tooth with a taste of traditional dango skewers.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Pass By)
One of the most celebrated temples of Japan, Kiyomizudera is best known for itsĀ massive wooden stage, and the beautiful view on the autumn foliage (mid November-early December). Make sure to pay a visit to the nearby Otowa Waterfall: divided into three separate streams, each of them is said to have a different benefit: longevity, success at school and a fortunate love life. Which one would you pick?
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka (Pass By)
Itās a great traditional place where the narrow lanes, wooden buildings and traditional merchant shops invoke a feeling of the old capital city. The streets in Higashiyama are lined by small shops, cafes and restaurants to Kyoto specialties. Looking for some traditional souvenirs? Youāll find plenty of shops selling pottery, sweets, crafts and more.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Hokan-ji Temple (Pass By)
Stop by Higashiyamaās most famous landmark, Yasaka Pagoda, while strolling around one of Kyotoās most attractive areas, best known for its well-preserved, charming streetscape.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Yasui-Konpiragu (Pass By)
Need to break a bad habit? Then this is the shrine for you! Found in the Gion district, this shrine is famous all across Japan for its ability to cut threads of fate. The bond you break can be anything from bad relationships, to an unsavory romance to a damaging bad habit.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Yasaka Shrine (Pass By)
Founded over 1350 years ago, Yasaka is the guardian shrine of the Gion entertainment district in Kyoto.āØIt is well known for its summer festival, the Gion Matsuri (July), arguably the most famous festival in the whole country.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Gion (Pass By)
Kyotoās most famous Geishaās district (however, if you spot them, please act respectfully). āØMake sure to pay a visit to Hanami-koji street and then cross Tatsumi Bridge to reach Shimbashi, the most picturesque part Gion, with elegant traditional wooden houses of Kyoto housing high-class restaurants, cafes, and tea-houses.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Private groups are normally no larger than 6 people (if your group is larger, please make this known so that arrangements can be made)
Free Cancellation
February 05100% refund
February 06No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experienceās start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experienceās start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experienceās start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experienceās local time.
This experience requires good weather. If itās canceled due to poor weather, youāll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Excellent introduction to Kyoto
Published on Apr, 2024
Excellent and knowledgeable guide who very quickly and perceptively figured out our interests, how much ground we could cover, and what āextraā experiences we would like.
Easy and fun
Published on Apr, 2024
My daughter and I had a great time with Taibi and really appreciated his expertise and easy- going nature. He tailored the day to us and we had a great time with his plan. I would recommend him to anyone.
Definitely Recommend
Published on Dec, 2023
I had Alex as my tour guide and he was very knowledgeable and very friendly. Five stars all around!!
Hidden Kyoto
Published on Nov, 2023
Cannot say enough positive things about our guide Alex and all the things we saw on the tour. We learned a lot about Kyoto and Japanese culture and experienced so many off the beaten path locations. Alex really put us at ease with his ability to navigate us while simultaneously engaging us in conversation. Could not recommend more!
Best Way to See Kyoto in 1 Day
Published on Oct, 2023
My tour guide's name was Alex, and he was fantastic! I had very limited time in Kyoto during my trip to Japan (only about 48 hours), and he helped me maximize that time with this tour. While I wish I could have spent more time in such a wonderful city, Alex's tour helped make sure I left Kyoto feeling like I got a proper experience... wanting more time to go deeper into the city because it was so spectacular, but fulfilled where I feel like I had spent much more time there than I actually did. He picked out a great ramen spot for lunch and showed me all over the city. I highly recommend starting your visit to Kyoto with this tour... it's especially good if you want to fit a lot into a limited amount of time like I did!
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