Kyoto Full-Day Tour: Exploring Highlights and Japanese Culture

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and explore the highlights of Kyoto on this full-day tour. Discover the secrets behind Japan’s unique customs and traditions, and gain a deeper understanding of the country’s philosophy and way of life.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kyoto Station Building - We gather at the left side of the main entrance, after a brief introduction and explanation, we will ride on the train to Saga Arashiyama
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - 60 mins
    Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of the bamboo forest, while learning about Japan, Japanese, and why them being them.
    40 mins
    We will hop on the…
What's Included
  • Walking Experience
  • Experienced Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Transportation Fee (around 1,500 yen)
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance Ticket (500 yen)
Additional Information

(This is a walking tour)
Ideal for travelers with busy schedules and limited time in Kyoto. We offer more than just sightseeing and visiting tourist spots; we provide a deeper understanding of Japan, its people, culture, life philosophy, and mindset. By the end of the tour, you’ll grasp ‘why it’s so hard to find trash cans’ or ‘why Japanese roads are so…

Location
Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Tower Sando
At the pillar of Starbucks Kyoto Tower facing Kyoto Station. Please read the message we send you one day before the tour. We will send you the picture of our meeting point and the information regarding our guide.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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752hiddeh
Sep 7, 2024
Great day tour in Kyoto - Had a great day. The tourguide Mareen was amazing! She took her time explaining the history of every site. She showed me so much of Kyoto all in one day. She helped with the trains and bussen! I would highly recomend going with this tour and Mareeen!
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Y4182ovchrist
Aug 27, 2024
Whirlwind Kyoto - My wife and I had the pleasure of taking the full day tour of Kyoto with Maureen as our guide. We had a fantastic day exploring the many sites of Kyoto. Maureen was a fantastic guide and was able to give us plenty of information regarding the sites, their history and significance. She did a great job showing us how to use the public transport system as well! Maureen also gave us valuable insights into Japanese culture. All in all, a fantastic day with a delightful guide.
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Marykb3313kd
Aug 21, 2024
Joy - Maureen my tour guide did an amazing job of accompanying me on the sightseeing tour and explaining to me the historical and cultural contexts of sights . I truly enjoyed the day thanks to her warm, open and professional attitude.
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Gloria_p
Jul 28, 2024
An Amazing Day in Kyoto - Maureen was wonderful!!! Smoothly guided us through buses and trains across the city. Visited all the major sites. She was kind, professional and very entertaining. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone.
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Michelle_m
Jul 8, 2024
Maureen is a great guide! - Maureen was our guide, she was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, funny and easy to converse with. She made the day very enjoyable.
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Phillip_c
Jul 7, 2024
Great walking trip - Wonderful, Maureen was an awesome guide. Saw a lot of great stuff. We love Kyoto. Temples, food, people. Japan is an awesome place.
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Ileana_h
Jun 14, 2024
Highly recommended - Indra was excellent. So much knowledge and a great way to see Kyoto in a day. Great selections of sites and things to see
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Cynthia_o
Jun 9, 2024
Fantastic tour of Kyoto - We had a fantastic day. Indra is an amazing guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and we learnt so much about Kyoto and Japan. This tour takes you to all the best places in Kyoto. Indra is very friendly and makes the day so much fun. He also knows the best photo spots. He takes only small groups which makes this tour even more special. We highly recommend this tour.
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Jennifer_s
May 29, 2024
Great day in Kyoto! - We enjoyed seeing the highlights of Kyoto with our guide Maureen! My partner and I ended up being only 2 on our tour with Maureen! She was helpful, cheerful and navigated the sites with ease! She also gave tips on where to take best pictures in areas and volunteered to take many photos of us! Great day!
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John_c
May 21, 2024
The Best Tour Guide - From start to finish, Indra provided an unforgettable experience. From the bamboo forest to multiple temple we visited, Indra’s itinerary was amazing. The great conversations about his perspective and experience living in Japan were so helpful. Along the way, we encountered many tour guides and it wasn’t hard to notice how much better Indra was. Highly recommend!
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From $153
up to 7 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).