
Visit some of Kyoto's top sites in a day, from the Kinkakuji temple and Fushimi Inari gates to the Nishiki market, and a sprinkle of hidden gems
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
See six to eight sights that put Kyoto on any traveler’s bucket list, like the wood-built streets of Higashiyama and the city’s nearby geisha district, Gion, where you’ll find lantern-lit izakaya and street entertainment. Explore ancient architecture – from the Kyoto Imperial Palace to hilltop Kiyomizu-dera – and see those less-frequented, like Yasaka Pagoda and its secret upstairs viewpoint.
For a history lesson in central Kyoto, head to Fushimi and Nishijin – the old sake brewing and weaving districts – and visit the centuries-old Nishiki Market for the best street food. You’ll experience Kyoto’s popular pastimes with your host–from watching the Kamo River sunset to taking a 30-minute train ride north to the Kurama onsen, Japan’s natural hot springs.
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Ai was an excellent guide . Friendly . Knowledgeable. She showed us many sights on Kyoto . We would highly recommend.
Show moreAustin was great! Very friendly with the kids and gave us great suggestion, including for lunch! we had a great day
Show moreKenta was outstanding. Hugely insightful and interesting on each of the locations we visited and great at getting the best out of each site (such as avoiding the crowds sometimes). A nice blend of the obvious main attractions and a couple of the lesser known places worked really well. Excellent lunch location in the market too! Kenta was so easy to get along with, attentive to our pace and interests, and hitting just the right balance of talking and letting us look around on our own. Faultless as a guide - but more importantly, really helpful and friendly too. Thank you Kenta! Very highly recommended!
Show moreKenta was outstanding. Hugely insightful and interesting on each of the locations we visited and great at getting the best out of each site (such as avoiding the crowds sometimes). A nice blend of the obvious main attractions and a couple of the lesser known places worked really well. Excellent lunch location in the market too! Kenta was so easy to get along with, attentive to our pace and interests, and hitting just the right balance of talking and letting us look around on our own. Faultless as a guide - but more importantly, helpful and friendly too. Thank you Kenta! Highly Recommended!
Show moreWe had a wonderful experience exploring Kyoto with Austin! He was very knowledgeable and friendly and planned the perfect itinerary for a full day with our teenage boys. Highly impressed!
Show moreHighly recommend booking with Alex Oberti, it was like being shown around Kyoto by a friend. He was so knowledgeable about the history and the best eats around town.
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