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Kyoto Early Morning Tour
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Kyoto
Experience the magic of Kyoto in the early morning with our exclusive tour. Beat the crowds and explore iconic sites like Fushimi-Inari Shrine and Kinkakuji with an English-speaking guide. Book now!
Experience the magic of Kyoto in the early morning with our exclusive tour. Beat the crowds and explore iconic sites like Fushimi-Inari Shrine and Kinkakuji with an English-speaking guide. Book now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - Explore the enchanting Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of the most famous shrines in all over Japan. Walk through thousands of striking red gates, creating a unique and captivating atmosphere. It’s a must-see spot that offers a beautiful and unforgettable experience. Don’t miss the chance to visit this incredible place…
- Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - Explore the enchanting Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of the most famous shrines in all over Japan. Walk through thousands of striking red gates, creating a unique and captivating atmosphere. It’s a must-see spot that offers a beautiful and unforgettable experience. Don’t miss the chance to visit this incredible place during your trip!
- Arashiyama - Discover the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where towering bamboo shoots create a tranquil ambiance, swaying gently in the breeze. This natural wonder provides a captivating experience for enthusiasts and photographers alike. Embrace the elegance of Arashiyama, an essential destination for those seeking both tranquility and exploration in Kyoto.
- Kinkaku-ji - Kinkakuji, also known as the Golden Temple, is a true gem among Japan’s temples. Its remarkable golden structure makes it an iconic and must-see destination in Kyoto. Prepare to be enchanted by the breathtaking elegance of this renowned site during your visit to Japan.
What's Included
- English-Speaking Guide
- English-Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
- Public Transportation Fare (About 1240 yen)
- Food and Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Public Transportation Fare (About 1240 yen)
- Food and Drinks
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Kyoto is renowned as a must-visit destination in Japan. Consequently, it can be challenging to explore everything peacefully during the day. This tour begins early to avoid the crowds! Participants will visit Fushimi-Inari Shrine, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama.
⬇︎PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⬇︎
➡️This is a WALKING tour utilizing public transportation. It…
Kyoto is renowned as a must-visit destination in Japan. Consequently, it can be challenging to explore everything peacefully during the day. This tour begins early to avoid the crowds! Participants will visit Fushimi-Inari Shrine, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama.
⬇︎PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⬇︎
➡️This is a WALKING tour utilizing public transportation. It is not a bus tour. The tour involves approximately 12,000 steps.
➡️The tour lasts APPROXIMATELY 5.5 hours, with a possible variation of about 30 minutes either way.
➡️Our guide will reach out via WhatsApp, so please ensure you have WhatsApp downloaded before the tour. This facilitates a smooth meeting between the guide and guests.
➡️If you arrive late, you CANNOT JOIN the tour and no refund will be provided.
➡️This tour accommodates up to 8 participants.
- Travel time is included in total tour duration.
Location
Kyoto Station
Meet spot: Kyoto Station Central Ticket Gate, the big gate of JR lines on ground floor, on the north side where Kyoto Tower is located. Please arrive at the 10 minutes early. There is a seven eleven right next to it. Link for seven eleven: https://g.co/kgs/k4fpgH3
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(1103 Ratings)
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Chelsea
Jun 19, 2025
Great visit! - Great tour with Shizuka. She answered all of our questions and got us to areas before big crowds hit. She handled our family of 4 well, even when our ten year old was difficult!
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Matt_s
Jun 19, 2025
My wife and I had an... - My wife and I had an amazing time on this tour. We were in a small group of just six people, including our tour guide, Taira, which made the experience feel very personal and enjoyable. Taira was everything you could ask for in a guide—charismatic, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about Japan’s history and culture. He made each stop meaningful with his insights and stories, and his enthusiasm really added to the experience.
Taira also went above and beyond by pointing out the best spots for photos and offering to take some of us throughout the tour. Highly recommend!
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103briani
Jun 19, 2025
great tour for earlybirds - Itinerary: Inari Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion temple). We took the 715 am tour. The tour started at the Kyoto Station entrance (you will get more detailed directions). Look for the person with the "GuideMe" sign. It was a short train ride to Inari Shrine (you see the red-orange corridor in the TripAdvisor picture). Being a popular spot, there were a number of other tourists, but it was enjoyable and special without the hordes of people you would get later in the day.
Next, a train ride and walk to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, another iconic Kyoto spot. Again, a lot of tourists, but not jammed with people. Next, a walk and bus ride to Kinkaku-ji. All three sites are definitely worth seeing. There was time for a couple of breaks for coffee, bathroom, snacks, whatever. I suspect that the length of the breaks depends on the overall pace of the tour. There was no sense of being rushed, though.
Transport was all by train, bus, and walking. If you are staying in Kyoto for a few days, try to take this tour early in your stay because it is a great introduction to different parts of the city.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and a great communicator.
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Oxanas123
Jun 18, 2025
Amazing Experience of Kyoto Morning Tour - Konami was our tour guide for Kyoto morning tour. Kanami was personable, spoke very good English, and taught us a few new facts about Japanese history that our tour guides didn’t tell us. Konami also took amazing pictures of our family throughout the tour. Highly recommend Konami as a tour guide in Kyoto!!!
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190malcolmc
Jun 18, 2025
Great Kyoto Tour! - I had one day in Kyoto and this tour was perfect. Our guide Arisa was excellent, helpful, and friendly. We visited everything as outlines in the tour and Arisa gave very informative info.
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Alecw523
Jun 18, 2025
Ai was the best! - We went in June and had an amazing time! Our guide, Ai, was able to answer every question we through at her, and even asked some of her own about us. She made the whole tour feel like we were with a friend rather than a guide we’d just met. She took us to the golden temple, bamboo forest, and to the fushimi inari shrine, all of which was amazing. I’d highly recommend the early bird tour to avoid the big crowds!
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762jos_antoniot
Jun 18, 2025
Exciting Walking Tour in Kyoto. - Arisa is the greatest. She has a very good English, which is difficult to find, she is very knowledgeable and eager to explain and answer anything you are curious about. We strongly recommend her as a guide.
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Huntere2017
Jun 18, 2025
Wonder Experience in Kyoto - Detailed information provided before the event day about what to expect, where to meet, etc. Ai did a wonderful job ushering us around the city with in-depth detail about each spot. Learned a lot and had fun doing it. Highly recommend!
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Alec_w
Jun 17, 2025
An awesome experience, with an even more awesome guide! - Ai was wonderful! She took us around Fushimi Inari, the Bamboo Forest, and the Golden Temple around Kyoto. She was able to answer every question we threw at her, and even asked us some of her own, which made us feel as though we were less on a tour and more just on a trip with a friend. 10/10 day!
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Msiflj
Jun 16, 2025
3 of Kyoto's best attractions seen the easiest way - It was wonderful to spend the morning with Tang, who was knowledgable, friendly, and passionate about the history of the sights we went to. This was a fun tour where we visited 3 of Kyoto's main attractions ... we travelled by local train/ bus and Tang made this easy to do ... in fact it was much quicker than trying to see the sights by taxi or bus. We were a small group and this allowed for lots of personal interaction. Tang was very gracious in recommending great places for lunch after the tour.
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