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A traditional Japanese pagoda with red autumn leaves in the foreground. 1
A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a pagoda, and two people in kimonos. 2
A river with a bridge in the distance, surrounded by buildings and greenery. 3
A pagoda with a traditional roof, surrounded by autumn-colored trees, with a cityscape and mountains in the background. 4
A traditional Japanese street leading to a multi-tiered pagoda. 5
By Field Trip Plus by Pastel Co., Ltd.

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £369 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Kinkakuji temple, famous golden pavillion
    • Authentic Ryoan-ji Temple with rock garden
    • lunch at a local restaurant
    • Arashiyama & Bamboo Grove

Activity location

    • Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Personalised Guided Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
£205.19 x 2 Travellers£410.38
Total
Price is £410.39
Until Wed, 28 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup on foot
  • Inclusions
    Guiding by a professional guide
  • Inclusions
    Public Transport fee for guests and a guide
  • Inclusions
    Admissions for shrines and temple for guests
  • Exclusions
    Lunch for guests and a guide (only when guests would like to eat together)

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Spend a day discovering some of Kyoto’s attractions. Let a professional guide design a tour in line with your interests. You can visit 3 or 4 attractions, depending on your pace!

    This is a sample itinerary to give you an idea of what your private Kyoto experience may look like. The itinerary can be customised according to your interests, preferred pace, and the places you would like to visit.

    9:00–9:30 | Hotel pickup and travel to Kinkaku-ji — 30 minutes
    Meet your private guide at your hotel and travel to the Golden Pavilion.
    9:30–10:30 | Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) — 1 hour
    Visit Kinkaku-ji, one of Kyoto's most iconic temples, and admire its famous golden pavilion surrounded by traditional Japanese gardens. Your guide will explain the temple's history and cultural significance.
    10:30–10:50 | Travel to Ryoan-ji — 20 minutes
    Travel with your guide to the nearby Ryoan-ji Temple.
    10:50–11:40 | Ryoan-ji Temple — 50 minutes
    Explore Ryoan-ji, famous for its Zen rock garden and peaceful atmosphere. Learn about Zen Buddhism and the unique design of the temple garden.
    12:00–13:00 | Kyoto-style lunch — 1 hour
    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Your guide can recommend a restaurant according to your preferences and assist with ordering.
    13:00–13:30 | Travel to Arashiyama — 30 minutes
    Travel to the scenic Arashiyama district.
    13:30–14:30 | Arashiyama & Bamboo Grove — 1 hour
    Explore the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and enjoy a walk through the surrounding historic area. Depending on your interests and pace, your guide may also introduce nearby sights and local highlights.
    14:30–15:00 | Return to your hotel or another agreed location — 30 minutes

Location

Activity location

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    • Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan