Kyoto Highlights Private Tour with Local driver

Name: Kyoto Highlights Private Tour with Local driver
Brand: Viator
Price: 314.84 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (232 reviews)

4.7(232)5 hours - 10 hoursJapanese, EnglishBook 4 hours aheadKyoto, Japan

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Explore Kyoto in Style and Comfort!

Discover the magic of Kyoto on our exclusive private day trip by car. Your day, your way. We customize the itinerary to match your interests and preferences.The trip showcases a variety of temples and shrines in a day—including Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and the bamboo forest in Arashiyama. As it’s a private trip, the itinerary can be customized based on your requests.

Say goodbye to crowded buses and trains. Our private car ensures a comfortable and efficient journey between sites, maximizing your sightseeing time.

No rush, no fixed timetable. You decide how long you want to spend at each stop. We're here to accommodate your pace.

Book our Private Kyoto Day Trip by Car today and create unforgettable memories in this enchanting city!

Included

Petrol/Gas
English Speaking Driver
Walking guide (included with Premium Plan only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees

Not included

Lunch
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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What you'll do

Arashiyama is a rural area in Kyoto with a very beautiful nature
Arashiyama is famous for its bamboo forest. Nestled on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Arashiyama offers a blend of historic charm and stunning landscapes that captivate visitors from around the world.
1h 30m
Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a revered Zen Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan
Renowned for its stunning architecture and picturesque surroundings, Kinkaku-ji stands as a testament to the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship and spirituality. The temple's upper two floors are adorned with shimmering gold leaf, creating a breathtaking sight that is reflected in the tranquil pond that surrounds it.
1 hourAdmission not included
Kiyomizu Temple is the biggest and the most famous temple in Japan and has been
registered as the world heritage in UNESCO. Surrounding Kiyomizu-dera, the Higashiyama district is a treasure trove of traditional Japanese culture. Narrow lanes lined with traditional machiya houses, quaint shops, and artisan studios provide an authentic taste of old Kyoto. The historic Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka sloping streets are particularly charming and offer opportunities for exploration and discovery. Besides that you can also rent yukata to walk around Kyoto and take great pictures.
2 hoursAdmission not included
Fushimi Inari Taisha, is a sacred Shinto shrine renowned for its iconic torii gates and profound spiritual significance
As one of the most visited shrines in Japan, Fushimi Inari Taisha offers a unique and enchanting experience that captivates visitors from around the world. The shrine is characterized by its vivid vermillion torii gates that create a mesmerizing pathway through the forested slopes of Mount Inari. This symbolic trail, known as the Senbon Torii, leads visitors on a spiritual journey, representing a passage between the physical world and the divine.
1h 30m

Meeting and pickup

50 locations

Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels in Osaka and Kyoto as well as Osaka Port and Kobe Port cruise terminals.

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Hotel Alexander Namba
4-6-14, Namba, Japan
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Natural Hot Spring Midosuji Hotel
3-7-20, Namba, Japan
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Swissotel Nankai Osaka
5-1-60, Namba, Japan
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OYO 644 Hotel Art Inn Namba
2-4-22, Namba, Japan
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Kuromon Crystal Hotel
1-13-19, Nippombashi, Japan
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Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka-Namba
1-1-13, Nippombashi, Japan
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The OneFive Osaka Namba-Kuromon
1-20-6, Nippombashi, Japan
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Hotel and Spa Atlantis -Adults Only
9-6, Ikutamacho Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Toyoko Inn Osaka Nippombashi Bunraku Gekijo Mae
1-13-2, Nippombashi, Japan
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Red Roof Inn & Suites Osaka Namba Nippombashi
2-7-9, Nippombashi, Japan
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Cinnamon Hotel
1-5-20, Nippombashi, Japan
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Citadines Namba Osaka
3-5-25 Nippombashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Nono Namba
1-4-18, Nippombashi, Japan
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier
3-4-15 Nakanoshima, Kita-Ku, Osaka, Japan
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Hotel Relief Namba Daikokucho
3-17-15 Nambanaka, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Japan
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TONES OSAKA
7-13 Doyamacho, Kita-Ku, Osaka, Japan
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Business Hotel Shin-Nanba 2 gokan
1-11-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Hotel Hankyu International
19-19 Chayamachi, Kita-Ku, Osaka, Japan
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APA Hotel Namba Minami Daikokucho Ekimae
3-11-8 Shikitsu Higashi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Japan
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The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi
1-1-13 Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Beautemps
6-7 Hommachibashi, Osaka, Japan
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APA Hotel Shinosaka Ekiminami
7-9-18 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-Ku, Osaka, Japan
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Ichiyu
3-10-10 Higashinodamachi, Miyakojima-Ku, Osaka, Japan
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Toyoko Inn Osaka Umeda Nakatsu No.2
4-12-13 Toyosaki, Osaka, Japan
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SureStay PLUS Hotel by Best Western Shin-Osaka
2-11-21 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-Ku, Osaka, Japan
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Tennoji Crystal Hotel
1-3-7 Daido, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Welina Hotel Umeda
3-25 Banzaicho, Kita-Ku, Osaka, Japan
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APA Hotel Shinosaka esaka Ekimae
1-3 Enokicho, Suita, Japan
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Yamanishi Welfare Memorial Hall
11-12 Kamiyamachou-Kitaku, Osaka, Japan
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Shogetsu Ryokan
1-13-7 Chuo, Jotoku, Osaka, Japan
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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Osaka Uehonmachi
6-7-5 Uehommachi, Tennoji-Ku, Osaka, Japan
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R&B Hotel Shinosaka Kitaguchi
1-7-10 Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Hotel Claiton Shinosaka
2-13-32 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-Ku, Osaka, Japan
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Hiyori Hotel Osaka Shinsekai
2-10-9, Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa, Osaka, Japan
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Maruichi Hotel
12-15 Toganocho, Kita-Ku, Osaka, Japan
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Hotel Pivot
1-1-12 Taishi, Nishinari-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Hotel Monterey Osaka
3-3-45 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Via Inn Umeda
1-20 Komatsubaracho, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Hotel Awina Osaka
19-12 Ishigatsujicho, Osaka, Japan
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HOTEL MATSUGAE OSAKA
3-6-9 Noda, Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Hotel Mielparque Osaka
4-2-1 Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Popway Residence Tennoji
1-25 Kitakawahoricho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Hotel Plaza Umeshin Kitashinchi
4-15-18 Nishitemma Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Koyo Ryokan
1-7-16 Gamo, Joto-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Hotel Taiyo
1-2-23 Taishi, Nishinari-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Toyoko Inn Osaka Umeda Higashi
5-3-25 Nishitemma, Kita-Ku, Osaka, Japan
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Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
12 Susukinobaba-cho, Saga-tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Saga-Tenryuji, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto, Japan
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The Rooms Osaka
2-1-27 Nishihommachi, Nishi-Ku, Osaka, Japan
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APA Hotel Namba Minami Ebisucho Eki
5-6-14 Nippombashi Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Via Inn Shinsaibashi Yotsubashi
1-5-10 Shimmachi, Nishi-Ku, Osaka, Japan
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Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Time for transportation and lunch is already included in the total duration.
Guide services depend on the selected plan. ・Standard Plan: Includes an English-speaking driver who provides general information while traveling between destinations. The driver remains with the vehicle and does not provide walking tours. ・Premium Plan: Includes a walking guide who accompanies guests at each sightseeing location.