Welcome to Kyoto, Japan!
Let’s dive into and discover Kyoto's kaleidoscope of sights and sounds.
Explore as many as 10 attractions in the city on this full day tour.
We take you to the must-see sights and also show you the hidden gems of each location.
Let’s stroll the city on foot and by metro and bus like a local for the day.
Transportation and the street in the area are very complicated, even for the Japanese.
However, all our guides were born and raised in Japan, have lived for a long time close to the area, and are well-trained expert locals.
So, we can take you to so many places, at the best time, within a limited timeframe.
We recommend you join our tour on your first day in Kyoto.
Because, you can learn not only about sights, but also about Japanese history, culture, society, ways of thinking, values and even about local etiquette, how to take public transportations, our everyday life.
Any questions about Japan are welcome, even if they are not related to this tour course!
But above all, the best part of travelling is good food.
This tour will take you to some of the best-known restaurants you should not miss when you are in the area, as well as hidden gems recommended by locals.
【Highlights】
Meet in front of the Exit of JR Saga-Arashiyama station
at “8:50”
- Arashiyama Area: Beautiful bamboo forest and Japanese forested mountain
- Randen Tram Line: Let's ride cute local small tram
- Ryoan-ji Temple: The stone garden became famous because Queen Elizabeth visited here and praised it
- Conveyor belt sushi: This is “sushi fast food restaurant” that many Japanese people use on a daily basis. Let's try
low price Sushi, Ramen, Kara-Age, Beer, Mochi too
- Kinkakuji Temple: You can't miss this place. The famous “golden temple”
- Fushimi Inari Shrine: The No.1 sightseeing spot chosen by overseas tourists in Kyoto! The 1,000 red torii gates lining the path are spectacular. And if you are interested in street food, take a break after sightseeing to enjoy a variety of food and drinks.
- Kiyomizu-zaka slope: Souvenir shops lined up this pedestrian road
- Kiyomizu Temple: The most popular tourist spot for Japanese tourists in Kyoto. The wood stage does not use a single nail
9.Yasaka Pagoda: A major symbol of Kyoto
10.Gion area: This is the beauty of historical city, Kyoto
*We will take metro and bus between each area, and take a walk in each area
【Notes】
If you cannot join us early after arriving in Kyoto,
Here are some popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto.
We recommend you visit these places before(or after) join our tour.
・Byodoin
・Daigoji
・Higashihonganji
・Kamigamojinja
・Kegonji
・Kitanotenmangu
・Kyoto Imperial Palace
・Nanzenji
・Nijo-jo castle
・Nishiki Market
・Sanjusangendo
・Starbucks at Ninenzaka
・Toji
・Tofukuji