A local guide is included; public transport fares, Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion entry and lunch cost extra, and moderate fitness is required. 4.9 from 80 reviews at €145 per person for 7h 30m.
In our comparison: #22 of 36 in Sightseeing & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €145 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 78 of 80
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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
30 minEnjoy 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 bus/ train from Arashiyama to Kinkakuji
1h 40m40 mins Enter the 2nd most visited tourist spot in Japan, we will explain to you about Buddhism in Japan, the history of the temple, while taking pictures of you with breathtaking view. 60 mins Next we will go to Gion with various modes of transportation
1h 40m · Admission not included75 mins Explore the shopping street of Kyoto, we will have lunch here and you can also enjoy the view of Japanese Shopping Arcade 15 mins We will walk on foot across the Shijo Bridge while enjoying the view of Kamo river to reach Gion
1h 30m60 mins We will go the the quiet side of Gion, entertainment area in Japan where the Geisha works, enjoy the beautiful scenery, learning about Geiko and Maiko and their world, and who knows?! maybe you're lucky enough to meet them. 10 mins Next we will take the train to Fushimi Inari Taisha
1h 10mExplore the number one tourist spot in Japan, we will learn about what is shintoism, the place and it's history while passing through thousands of vermillion torii gate
50 minWe will ride on the train to reach Kyoto Station once again and bid our farewell. See you again!
10 min(This is a walking tour)
Perfectly designed for travelers with packed schedule and limited time in Kyoto. We are offering you not just sightseeing, visiting the tourist spot, and know the history of the spot, but also a deeper understanding about Japan, Japanese and their culture, their life philosophy and their minds. After the tour, you'll understand 'why it is very hard to find trash cans', or 'why Japan roads are so quiet' and the philosophy behind it. Even the smallest thing can be understandable if you join us.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #22 of 36 | €145 | 7h 30m | 4.9 (80) | shared |
| 10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour | €168 | 8h | 4.98 (1441) | private |
| Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide | €91 | 5h | 4.95 (2124) | shared |
| Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4) | €261 per group | 7h | 5.0 (147) | private |
Ranked #22 of 36 in Sightseeing & City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €463, median €139; typical length 5h 38m. 31 of 36 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 36 Sightseeing & City Tours