Kyoto Private 6 hour Tour: Explore Kyoto's Iconic Attractions with an English Speaking Driver

Discover Kyoto’s iconic attractions on a private 6-hour tour with an English-speaking driver. Visit the Golden Temple, Kiyomizu temple, and Arashiyama’s bamboo forest at your own pace. No guide included.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple - Kiyomizu-dera, formally Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera, is a Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage site.
What's Included
  • Private vehicle
  • English speaking driver
  • Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from ‘What to expect’ list’
What's Not Included
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Additional Information

The ideal pick for time-tight travelers that want to enjoy Kyoto. Avoid the potential confusion of Kyoto’s subway and bus systems; travel comfortably in a private vehicle instead!
On this tour, some of the destinations you can choose to visit include the glittering Golden Temple, the architectural masterpiece that is Kiyomizu temple in the Gion Geisha…

Location
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sara_m
Jul 19, 2025
Amazing tour! - We were lucky enough to get Harry for this tour! We loved all the time we got to spend with him. He was very informative on the history of every place we visited. He knew all the secret ways to get close to the entrances of where we were going, avoiding long walks and long lines on a very hot and humid day in Kyoto. We all really enjoyed this tour, and wished we could have spent more time with Harry. Book this trip, you will not be disappointed!
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Allan
Jul 16, 2025
Kyoto tour - We had a great trip in Kyoto. Especially our driver made the trip perfect. Fujii thanks for a wonderful ride.
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Khristofer_a
Jul 15, 2025
Best Driver/Tour guide ever! - Hiro is arguably the best driver/tour guide ever. He went the extra mile to give local insights of the area. Highly recommended.
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Esther_l
Jun 22, 2025
Great day touring shrines and temples in Kyoto - Reserving a car driven by Yutaka was the best experience we could hope for. He was very accommodating, regarding time and route, ensuring we saw everything on our wish list and making suggestions of his own for our remaining time. The car was impeccably clean, confortable, and had great air conditioning, a life-saver on this unseasonably warm and humid June morning. Without having to rely on public transportation and our navigation skills as first time visitors, we were able to visit Fushimi Inari, Kinkakiju, and the Arashiyama Bamboo forest and the nearby Buddhist temple. Yutaka gave us some great pointers on respectful behavior and even though he wasn’t obligated to narrate our trip, he pointed out important landmarks and provided context for what we were seeing. Our last stop was a foot massage spa in Gion, a perfect end to a great tour day. Highly recommended!
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Diana_w
Jun 18, 2025
Great for families of all ages - Our driver, Hiro, was truly amazing. He also showed us around all the spots and was way more than a driver. His English was great and he made some great suggestions to help with efficiency and maintain my child’s interest. He suggested a great local spot for lunch we all enjoyed. He even spent time with her during lunch to make origami! I highly recommend Hiroshi and this experience. It allowed our family to see all the main sites in Kyoto in 1 day.
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Rebecca_k
Jun 17, 2025
Sachi was an amazing and... - Sachi was an amazing and kind guide. She knew all the spots to go to and gave us excellent information. We had a great day and really enjoyed seeing the sites. I recommend!
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Geoffrey_g
May 16, 2025
Excellent Kyoto experience - Our driver was excellent!! Took us to the front of queues and then to a fantastic yakitori restaurant for our lunch.
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Stephanie_o
Apr 2, 2025
A wonderful experience - Sachi was an amazing driver. She is very friendly, professional, accommodating, and flexible. It was wonderful to see all the highlights of Kyoto. Then she found us a place to purchase kimonos and translated for us. We will definitely hire her again in the future.
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Herb
Mar 31, 2025
One great day in Kyoto - Our driver was really great, joking around with us and very accommodating. And very informative and helpful as well. Our favorite day in Japan.
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David_c
Mar 3, 2025
Nob was a very good... - Nob was a very good driver & tour guide, friendly, experienced & knowledgeable on Kyoto. Walked with us through sites & gave valuable insights. Brought us to great sushi restaurant
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From $386 (Per Vehicle)
up to 8 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).