--- title: "Kyoto Customized Private Car Tour: English Driver, No Guide" lang: en type: tour city: Kyoto country: Japan price: 185 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 94 duration_minutes: 360 free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 30 of 36 (Sightseeing & City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-customized-private-car-tour-english-driver-no-guide/ --- # Kyoto Customized Private Car Tour: English Driver, No Guide **Guidekin's take:** Choose three or four Kyoto stops, such as Golden Temple and Arashiyama, on a private tour for your party. A vehicle and driver are included, but you explore each site independently and pay entrance fees. 4.83 from 94 reviews at €185 per person for 6h. In our comparison: #30 of 36 in Sightseeing & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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 district, and Arashiyama with its towering bamboo forest. You will have the freedom to explore each area on your own as the driver waits to accompany you safely to your next destination. We hope to see you in Kyoto soon! Tour details may change depending on your meeting point. This tour does not include a private guide. Please book one of our guided tours if you need a guide. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 11 start times: between 08:00 and 13:00 - Food not included: Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €185 per person for the Regular Car (Up to 3 Pax) option; other options up to €240 - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 94 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Japan Guide Agency - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 11 start times between 08:00 and 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.83 from 94 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 90 of 94. - 5 stars: 87 (93%) - 4 stars: 3 (3%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 2 (2%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Regular Car (Up to 3 Pax) | €185 / person (for 2+ people) | - | Regular Car (Up to 3 Pax) Pickup included | | Minivan (Up to 5 Pax) | €193 / person (for 2+ people) | - | Minivan (Up to 5 Pax) Pickup included | | Van (Up to 8 Pax) | €240 / person (for 2+ people) | - | Van (Up to 8 Pax) Pickup included | ## What's included - Private vehicle - English speaking driver - Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list' ## Not included - Licensed Local English Speaking Guide - Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses - You cannot combine multiple tour groups. ## Itinerary 1. **Kiyomizu-dera Temple** (1h) - 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. 2. **Gion** (1h) - is Kyoto’s geisha district, with hostesses in colorful kimonos often sighted on the wooden Tatsumi Bridge, or amid upscale Japanese restaurants and boutiques on Hanamikoji Street. Gion Corner hosts traditional Kyomai dances, while Kennin-ji Temple is known for its Zen garden... 3. **Kinkakuji Temple** (1h) - Kinkaku-ji, officially named Rokuon-ji, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the most popular buildings in Kyoto, attracting many visitors annually. 4. **Tenryu-ji Temple** (40m) - Tenryū-ji, formally known as Tenryū Shiseizen-ji, is the head temple of the Tenryū-ji branch of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, located in Susukinobaba-chō, Ukyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. The temple was founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339, primarily to venerate Gautama Buddha, and... 5. **Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine** (1h) - Fushimi Inari Shrine (伏見稲荷大社, Fushimi Inari Taisha) is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred... 6. **Arashiyama** (1h) - The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of Kyoto’s top sights and for good reason: standing amid these soaring stalks of bamboo is like being in another world. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11 start times between 08:00 and 13:00 - 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. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €370 | €185 | | 4 | €388 | €97 | | 6 | €480 | €80 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Sightseeing & City Tours start at €91 per person. ## Compared with other Sightseeing & City Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #30 of 36** | €185 | 6h | 4.83 (94) | private | | [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 #30 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. 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