Highlights

Visit Kyoto's must-see spots and hidden gems known to locals
Discover the city with an experienced guide
Travel like a local using a combination of walking, subway, and bus
The Guide will take you to well-known restaurants that are a must-try in the area

What to expect

Discover Kyoto's highlights and hidden gems w/ our local expert guides on this full-day tour. Explore up to 10 attractions by foot, metro, and bus like a local. Perfect for your first day to learn about sights, history, culture, and even local tips.

What's included

Experience fee
English-speaking guide

About this experience

Starting at: 09:00
Group size: Maximum travelers: 10

Schedule

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Meet in front of the Exit of JR Saga-Arashiyama Station
09:00
Arashiyama Area
Explore this lovely area freely, perhaps stopping at the Bamboo grove, Togetsukyo Bridge or some of the charming little temples.
10:00
Randen Tram Line
The Randen Tram Line, officially known as the Keifuku Electric Railway Arashiyama Main Line and Kitano Line, is a charming and historic streetcar network in Kyoto.
11:00
Ryoan-ji Temple
Visit the world-famous rock garden, praised by Queen Elizabeth II, and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery around the pond.
12:00
Conveyor Belt Sushi for Lunch
This is "sushi fast food restaurant" that many Japanese people use on a daily basis. It's a unique system where plates of sushi and other small dishes are placed on a continuous conveyor belt that snakes through the restaurant, passing by all the seating areas.
13:00
Kinkakuji Temple
The top two floors of this Zen temple are completely covered in gold leaf and is surrounded by one of the most exquisite Muromachi Period gardens in the country.
14:00
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Walk through the thousand red torii gates leading to the shrine where the god of rice, Inari, is worshiped. The bright gates are considered one of the iconic symbols of Kyoto.
15:00
Kiyomizu Temple
Founded in the early Heian Era, this temple offers sweeping panoramas of Kyoto from its mountainside perch. The temple is named for the waters that flow beneath it, which are legendary for their wish-granting powers.
16:00
Kiyomizu-zaka slope
Kiyomizu-zaka slope is a charming and bustling approach leading up to the iconic Kiyomizu-dera.
17:00
Yasaka Pagoda
The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as Yasaka-no-to, is a prominent and picturesque five-story Buddhist pagoda located in the Higashiyama, which was founded in the 6th century, making the pagoda one of Kyoto's oldest.
18:00
Gion Area
The Gion Area is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, a captivating and historically significant neighborhood that evokes the charm of old Japan.
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-19:00 Dispersion