Designed for travelers new to Kyoto, this half-day small group tour covers the city’s essential landmarks with an expert local guide.
Best of Kyoto Half-Day Tour – Small Group
Summary Description
Highlights
- Limited to a small group, enjoy an unforgettable Kyoto tour
- Visit Kinkaku-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Walk through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine’s torii gates
Description
Experience Kyoto’s most celebrated landmarks on our half-day small group tour, promising an in-depth experience. Visit the UNESCO Kinkaku-ji Temple and admire the Golden Pavilion’s architecture and facades. Head to the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and stroll through towering bamboo pathways that form one of Kyoto’s most recognizable landscapes. The tour ends at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, an important Shinto site famous for its thousands of bright red torii gates. Led by an expert local guide and limited to a small group, this adventure is one you don’t want to miss!
Included / Excluded
- Hand-picked expert tour guide
- All Transportation
- Meals & drinks
- Entrance fees (approx. 500 JPY per person)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 604 Banochō, 604 Banochō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8172, Japan
Start Location Directions: Your guide will wait outside the Diesel Store at the Karasuma Oike Station Exit 5 , holding an orange sign saying 'Tourist Japan'
End Location: Fushimi Inari Taisha, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This tour begins in Kyoto, and ends only in Kyoto
- While we aim to visit all scheduled locations, some sites are subject to availability due to weather or other factors. In such cases, we will visit alternative sites or adjust the order of the itinerary
- This tour begins in Kyoto, and ends only in Kyoto
- While we aim to visit all scheduled locations, some sites are subject to availability due to weather or other factors. In such cases, we will visit alternative sites or adjust the order of the itinerary
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a 95% refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Options and Pricing
| Person | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Passengers (0 - 99 years) | $79.00 |
Points of interest
Terms and Conditions
https://www.touristjapan.com/terms-and-conditions/
Redemption Information
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
At Tourist Japan, we design and deliver complete travel experiences. These include curated tours, authentic activities, handpicked accommodations, and seamless transportation, thoughtfully connected into journeys that flow effortlessly from start to finish.
Japan is overwhelming to plan. We simplify it. Backed by years of experience, deep local knowledge, and smart in-house technology, we make flexible, real-time travel in Japan a reality, even at the last minute. We believe everyone should be able to experience Japan. That's why we design trips around your style, schedule, and budget.
Our team is made up of passionate travelers and Japan-lovers. We've been where you're going and only offer experiences we believe in. Whether it's your first trip or your fifth, we help you go deeper, with personal service, cultural insight, and journeys that just work.
Because Japan isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither are you.
Japan is overwhelming to plan. We simplify it. Backed by years of experience, deep local knowledge, and smart in-house technology, we make flexible, real-time travel in Japan a reality, even at the last minute. We believe everyone should be able to experience Japan. That's why we design trips around your style, schedule, and budget.
Our team is made up of passionate travelers and Japan-lovers. We've been where you're going and only offer experiences we believe in. Whether it's your first trip or your fifth, we help you go deeper, with personal service, cultural insight, and journeys that just work.
Because Japan isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither are you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 5 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 10
- Category: Day Trips & Excursions
Operating hours
Jan 27, 2026 - Dec 31, 2028
| Sun | 08:00 AM |
| Mon | 08:00 AM |
| Tue | 08:00 AM |
| Wed | 08:00 AM |
| Thu | 08:00 AM |
| Fri | 08:00 AM |
| Sat | 08:00 AM |
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