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Highlights & Nijo Castle Private Tour in Kyoto

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Kyoto Private Tour

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This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Kyoto from a unique perspective! Get to know Kyoto on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Kyoto at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Gion Area, Kiyomizu Temple, Yasaka-Jinja Shrine and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.

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Things To Know

  • Tickets for Kiyomizu Temple included
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • 1 local drink/tasting
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food & beverages not listed as inclusions
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical Garden

Pass by the Zoo and get to see this neighborhood, which preserves the look and feel of feudal-era Japan in a wood-built historic quarter of narrow lanes lined with traditional pottery stores, tea houses, and restaurants for multi-course kaiseki meals.

Yasaka Shrine

Hokanji temple was built in the Asuka period (538 - 710)

Kongoji Temple

Learn more about the folk faith, which says that to have a wish granted, you must sacrifice one desire.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Over 1200 years have passed since the foundation of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Halfway up Mt. Otowa, one of the peaks in Kyoto’s Higashiyama mountain range stands the temple

Yasaka Shrine

Before getting to see another shrine, you will have a coffee. This is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Founded over 1350 years ago

Gion

Gion is Kyoto's most famous geisha district

Kamogawa River

Another unmissable place in Kyoto is Kamo-gawa river. This is probably the most famous and arguably the most popular river in Kyoto.

Nishiki Market Shopping District

Explore a 400-year-old market, sample local Japanese goodies and shop for souvenirs

Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • at the entrance of the Minamiza Theatre, next to Gion Shijo station

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

Reviews By Other Travelers

4.9
Based on 96 reviews

What do other 96 guests say about Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Kyoto Private Tour

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Sightseer47747
5
Aug 2024
Guia was so knowledgeable and offered such knowledgeable and deep insights into Kyoto and Japanese culture generally. We learned so much during our walking tour. It was a super hot day, and Guia was very considerate of our 11-year old, not only engaged him with her stories but also treated us all...
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Gilhoop S
5
Aug 2024
Guia was a pleasure to meet and to take this tour with. She is smart, funny and engaging, and extremely knowledgeable about local customs and Kyoto. It was a pleasure taking this tour with her!
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elliehB9937IR
5
Aug 2024
I was incredibly fortunate to have Ted as my guide during my short time in Kyoto. He was accommodating with my last-minute request to add another participant to the tour and made me feel comfortable from the start. Despite the particularly hot and humid day, Ted was patient with my frequent stops...

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Things to know

Included
  • Tickets for Kiyomizu Temple included
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • 1 local drink/tasting
Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food & beverages not listed as inclusions
Additional Information
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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Accept crypto currencies