---
title: Kyoto welcome tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Kyoto
country: Japan
price: 321
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.8
reviews: 35
duration_minutes: 180
duration_max_minutes: 480
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 27 of 36 (Sightseeing & City Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-welcome-tour/
---

# Kyoto welcome tour

**Guidekin's take:** Plan your own Kyoto route and meal stops on a private tour for your party, with guiding time agreed in advance. Guiding is included, but snacks and an air-conditioned vehicle are not; the tour is priced per group. 4.8 from 35 reviews at €321 per group/vehicle for 3h–8h.

In our comparison: #27 of 36 in Sightseeing & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

You can request own tour to me. So please text me first. We can decide which sightseeing spots, what kind of meals, how long for guiding, etc. Price is 50 USD per hour per group.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €321 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 3h–8h
- Rating: 4.8/5 from 35 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Hero Tour Japan
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.8 from 35 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 34 of 35.

- 5 stars: 31 (89%)
- 4 stars: 3 (9%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (3%)

## What's included

- guide fee

## Not included

- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Itinerary

1. **Kiyomizu-dera Temple** (1h) - You will see budda, love fortune stones, garden, pagoda

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- 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

There is a Keihan line or bus which can come around Gion-shijo station.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## 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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €321 | €161 |
| 4 | €321 | €80 |
| 6 | €321 | €54 |

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 · #27 of 36** | €321 per group | 3h–8h | 4.8 (35) | 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 #27 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.

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