Kyoto Private Customizable Half Day Tour | 4 hours

3 Reviews | Kyoto
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From $150.32 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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You can select up to 15 travelers in total.
Adult (13-90) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15
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Child (1-12) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 6
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Non Refundable All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Public Transport
2 Adults x $285.60
$571.20
Approx Total
$571.20
Bus, Trains or other: This tour includes public transportation costs with your tour expert (1 tour guide only). All transportation costs included.
Private Vehicle
2 Adults x $642.59
$1,285.18
Approx Total
$1,285.18
Private Car: This tour includes private chartered vehicle (1 driver) with a tour expert (1 tour guide). All transportation costs included.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the hotel is within city center)
  • 4-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf
  • Choose 2 to 3 sites for a personalized tour of Kyoto
  • English-speaking professional tour guide
  • Transportation within the city only
  • Meals, food and drinks not specified
  • Fees for optional tours and activities for guests and tour guide
  • Gratuities (optional)

Overview

This private and customizable tour for Kyoto is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

If guests are already in Kyoto, the tour guide will pick up the guest at their hotel (if it's within the city center). If not, pick-up location will be provided to the guest before the tour date (the pick-up location will likely be at a convenient location, such as a ... train station). More details will be provided after booking. Read more ▼

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Meeting points

Kyoto, Japan

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We meet all the customers at the meeting point. More details will be provided after booking.Please kindly confirm with us again if your tour detail does not have meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (Pass By)

    Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of the kami Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Pass By)

    Kiyomizu-dera, formally Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera, is an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Kinkakuji Temple (Pass By)

    Kinkaku-ji, officially named Rokuon-ji, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the most popular buildings in Japan, attracting a large number of visitors annually.

  • Nijo Castle (Pass By)

    Nijō Castle is a flatland castle in Kyoto, Japan. The castle consists of two concentric rings of fortifications, the Ninomaru Palace, the ruins of the Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and several gardens.

  • Byodoin Temple (Pass By)

    Byōdō-in is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, built in late Heian period. It is jointly a temple of the Jōdo-shū and Tendai-shū sects.

  • Kitasuisan Bridge (Pass By)

    Kitasuisan Bridge

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Moderate Cancellation Policy:
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event
  • PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:
  • After your booking, you will receive a link to the Kyoto Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Kyoto Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date
  • Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences
  • If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable
  • Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today
  • Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
  • Custom Itinerary:
  • Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour
  • How far in advance should I book?
  • Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund
  • What if I'm late?
  • We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
  • Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
  • Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
  • Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
  • Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

3 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-3 of 3 reviews with 5 stars

Beautiful time

Published on May, 2024

our tour guide was Kaz Yoshida. Kaz was amazing. He took us to the agreed places and he was very thoughtful about leaving us near our hotel.

Amazing day in Kobe with Yoshiko as our guide. Great Kobe steak lunch and tour of shrine and sake brewery

Published on Aug, 2023

Amazing day in Kobe with Yoshiko. Awesome Kobe steak lunch and visit to sake brewery and beautiful imperial shrine. Yoshiko was so informative and friendly. Would give 10 stars if I could

Worth Every Yen

Published on Jan, 2023

We had a lovely day thanks to the thoughtfulness of our guide and our driver. The driver organised the trips to ensure we avoided crowds where we could, and our guide was informative and friendly. This was an efficient and effective way to cover several places in one day. The temples we visited were glorious and we thoroughly recommend taking time out to visit Gion as well. Additionally, Tripadvisor/Viator and Japan Awaits were communicative and professional in all our dealings, and we will choose them over other travel companies on our next visit.

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