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Kyoto Private Full-Day Highlights Tour by Car

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Experience the enchanting beauty of Kyoto with our private guided tour. Visit Kiyomizu Temple, Yasaka Pagoda, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo forest, Golden Pavilion to experience about Kyoto's rich culture and traditions with a local guide. Let us craft a memorable day filled with discovery and wonder as you immerse yourself in the essence of this timeless city. Meet your guide at your hotel and start your day in Kyoto! Let's explore these places to the fullest extent possible within the time available.

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Private transportation
  • Guide/Driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Not included: Admission Fees
  • Not included: Food and Drinks
  • Not included: Gratuities

Please meet your guide at the entrance of your hotel.

  1. Kiyomizu-dera is famous for its impressive wooden stage offering stunning views, built without nails. It holds historical significance, being part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. The temple is named after the Otowa Waterfall, where visitors drink for good fortune. It's associated with cultural traditions like the "leap of faith" and is a major pilgrimage and tourist destination.

  2. Hokanji Temple, also known as Yasaka Pagoda, is a historic five-story pagoda in Kyoto. Originally built in the 6th century, it's an iconic landmark offering scenic views of Kyoto's traditional streets.

  3. Fushimi Inari Shrine, located in Kyoto, is famous for its thousands of red torii gates that form pathways up Mount Inari. Dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice and prosperity, the shrine is one of Japan's most important and popular sites. The hike through the torii gates offers visitors stunning views and a spiritual experience.

  4. Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, is a famous Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto. Known for its stunning gold leaf-covered exterior, it reflects beautifully in the surrounding pond. It is one of Japan's most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  5. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto is a serene and picturesque grove known for its towering bamboo stalks that create a unique, tranquil atmosphere. A popular tourist destination, it offers peaceful walking paths that immerse visitors in the natural beauty of the swaying bamboo.

Public transportation options are available nearby Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Travel time is included in the total tour duration Not recommended for travelers with difficulty of walking

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