Tour Kyoto's most famous spots in a day!

Private Full-Day Walking Tour of Kyoto

8 hour

easy

This tour offers the opportunity to explore Kyoto and experience its most iconic landmarks.

This tour offers the opportunity to explore Kyoto and experience its most iconic landmarks. During the course of the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the famous Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Nijo Castle.

The itinerary for this tour is fully customizable. If you have any specific preferences or modifications you would like to make, please let us know in advance.

If there is no specific request to modify the itinerary, please note that we will proceed with the default itinerary plan. This will give you a comprehensive overview of the city’s most famous attractions!

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is known for its color. The top 2 floors are completely covered in gold leaf. After enjoying watching Kinkakuji temple, you can still continue to walk through the Japanese style garden.
Nijo castle was build for a residence of the first shogunate in Edo era, Ieyasu Tokugawa. After the Tokugawa shogunate fell, the castle was used as am imperial palace for a while. The castle is now donated to the city and opened up to the public.
Ryogoku is famous for its sumo culture. Sumo arena (Kokugikan), chanko nabe restaurants, sumo stables, and other sumo related facilities can be found.
Nishiki Market is a narrow, five-block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen”, this lively retail market specializes in all things food-related, like fresh seafood, produce, knives and cookware, and is a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties, such as Japanese sweets, pickles, dried seafood and sushi. Please enjoy lunch and purchase souvenirs here.
Kiyomizudera is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto and derives its name from the fall’s pure waters. Kiyomizudera has been under renovation since 2008 and it has finally completed in 2019.
Fushimi inari-taisha shrine is the most important shrine that is dedicated to Inari. It is famous for more than thousands of Torii gated donated by companies and individual people.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel to begin the tour. Further details will be provided after your booking is confirmed.

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The costs of taking a Kyudo lesson are usually very high. In this class, all the necessary equipment for Kyudo is prepared for you. All you need is passion and comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely!

In this beginner-friendly experience, learn the practice of Kyudo. This includes learning about the proper form, as well as the tools and techniques used. Explore the history of Kyudo and gain a better understanding of this traditional martial art.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our expert instructor, who may not speak flawless English but more than makes up for it with their passion and dedication. We provide top-notch English materials about the captivating art of Kyudo, ensuring a delightful experience as you bond with our teacher through the universal language of gestures and shared enthusiasm for this unique Japanese tradition.

Please ask our teacher if you have any questions or doubts. He is very friendly and good at teaching Kyudo!

Please note that our teacher provides hands-on guidance as he shows how to correctly take the proper stance and hold the bow.

Meet up Location

からくり弓道体験場
22-2 Mibuaiaichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8812, Japan

10 minutes on foot from JR Tambaguchi/Hankyu Omiya/Randen Shijo-Omiya station. If you come by taxi, please tell the taxi driver “Mibugawa-street, Takatsuji-street” instead of the address.

please note

  • Hotel pick up is available inside of Kyoto city only. Please come to JR Kyoto station in case your hotel is outside of Kyoto city.
  • Please note that the itinerary may have to be modified in case extreme weather conditions such as heavy rain or extreme heat.

What's included?

  • Guide fees
  • Transportation fees (from time of pickup to drop-off)
  • Hotel pick-up / drop-off
  • Entrance fees mentioned in itinerary

Exclusions

  • Foods/Drinks
  • Entrance fees/transportation fees not mentioned in the itinerary

more info

Experience type

Day tour / activity

Booking in advance

Cut off: 5 days

Duration

8 hour

Live tour guide

Difficulty

Easy

Know before you go

Minimum age of participants is: 1

Cancellation policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event

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