--- title: Full-Day Sightseeing to Kyoto Highlights lang: en type: tour city: Kyoto country: Japan price: 145 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 80 duration_minutes: 450 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 22 of 36 (Sightseeing & City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/full-day-sightseeing-to-kyoto-highlights/ --- # Full-Day Sightseeing to Kyoto Highlights **Guidekin's take:** A guided walk around Kyoto links sightseeing with explanations of everyday local customs. 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 (table below). ## Overview (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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: At the pillar of Starbucks Kyoto Tower… - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €145 per person - Duration: 7h 30m - Rating: 4.9/5 from 80 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Mandala Japan Experience - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.9 from 80 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 78 of 80. - 5 stars: 76 (95%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## What's included - Walking Experience - Experienced Local guide ## Not included - Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion - JR, Buses and Metros - Lunch - Tipping is not expected but appreciated ## Itinerary 1. **Kyoto Station Building** (30m) - 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 2. **60 mins Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of the bamboo forest, while learn...** (1h 40m) - 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 bus/ train from Arashiyama to Kinkakuji 3. **Kinkakuji Temple** (1h 40m) - 40 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 4. **Shijo Kawaramachi** (1h 30m) - 75 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 5. **Gion Shirakawa** (1h 10m) - 60 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... 6. **Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine** (50m) - Explore 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 7. **Kyoto Station Building** (10m) - We will ride on the train to reach Kyoto Station once again and bid our farewell. See you again! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Not Recommended for pregnant travelers more than first trimester - This is a walking tour, not recommended for people with bad leg ## Compared with other Sightseeing & City Tours | 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](/japan/kyoto/tours/10-must-see-spots-in-kyoto-one-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €168 | 8h | 4.98 (1441) | private | | [Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-early-morning-tour-with-english-speaking-guide/?format=md) | €91 | 5h | 4.95 (2124) | shared | | [Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4)](/japan/kyoto/tours/private-car-tour-in-kyoto-up-to-4/?format=md) | €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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-sightseeing-tours/?format=md ## More in Kyoto - All Kyoto tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/full-day-sightseeing-to-kyoto-highlights/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/?format=md