
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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We had an amazing time with José Esteban, he tailored the tour to what we wanted to see and knew a lot of historical facts and hacks, super recommended!
Show moreMilos was an incredible guide. Extremely knowledgeable and always adaptable. He provided extensive contextual history of each location we visited which improved my entire Kyoto experience. He also had a good sense of humour, and an impressive repertoire of movie knowledge and references. Would highly recommend a tour with Milos.
Show moreHad a great day out with Alex. He tailored the tour to our exact requests, and we managed to avoid most of the crowds. Highly recommend!
Show moreWe loved the personalization and seeing things that really interested us. And Alex did well to avoid the crowds and show us hidden parts of Kyoto.
Show moreAi 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
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