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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sagano Tour with Licensed GuidePrivate Tour
Experience6 hrs

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sagano Tour with Licensed Guide

Accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide, explore the area of Arashiyama and Sagano, where aristocrats once unwound in their villas more than 1,000 years ago. The highlights of this tour include the scenic countryside views from Togetsukyo bridge; Tenryu-ji temple with its beautiful traditional gardens; the enchanting world from within the Bamboo Grove; and Jojakko-ji Temple with its breathtaking green moss. During the tour you will also visit some secret spots unfamiliar to the usual tourists. Enjoy the walk and delicious food while learning about Japanese culture and history. Our guides are looking forward to arranging a tour that’s best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

4.8(57 reviews)Free cancellation
From$142.39per traveller
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Nara Day Trip from Kyoto by Private Car with Licensed GuidePrivate Tour
Experience8 hrs

Nara Day Trip from Kyoto by Private Car with Licensed Guide

Do you really like temples and gardens? If so, Nara is the place for you! Close to Osaka and Kyoto, this quiet area is full of beauty...and deer! Why so many deer in Nara? Deer are messengers from the heavens, so they have free reign over the city of Nara that is filled with religious importance. Come and learn about Japan’s temples and religious history in Nara! Once your reservation is made, a guide will contact you to plan your personalized tour. Choose 3 to 4 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Don't know where to go? Ask the guide to send you their recommendations. We hope to guide you soon! * Maximum 7 participants per tour. * If you have a child or children in your group, please let us know the number and their age.

5.0(4 reviews)Free cancellation
From$442.69per traveller
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Gion Tour & Maiko or Geisha Dinner with Licensed GuidePrivate Tour
Experience4 hrs

Gion Tour & Maiko or Geisha Dinner with Licensed Guide

Immerse yourself in the charm of traditional Japanese culture with this exclusive 4-hour tour. Explore Gion on a 90-minute guided walk with a licensed guide and learn about the district’s rich history, customs, and traditions. After sightseeing, your guide will accompany you to enjoy a beautifully presented Kaiseki meal and spend time with a Geisha or Maiko in an authentic Kyoto setting. Unlike other tours with shows made specifically for overseas visitors, this tour lets you experience what it’s really like to dine with a Geisha or Maiko. There are no flashy shows or fast dances—just the wabi-sabi of real Kyoto. You can ask questions, speak with the Geisha/Maiko, and join in classic ozashiki asobi (traditional Geisha games). Important Notes: 1: Per local custom, guests are asked to purchase one drink for the Maiko or Geisha. 2: Only one Maiko or Geisha will be arranged for your experience; selection is not available. 3: Please note that music is pre-recorded and not performed live.

4.7(7 reviews)
From$627.79per traveller
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PRIVATE Kyoto Market Tour & Cooking Class in Aki's Beautiful HomePrivate Tour
Experience4 hrs

PRIVATE Kyoto Market Tour & Cooking Class in Aki's Beautiful Home

- Explore Kyoto's Demachiyanagi Shopping Street with Aki and shop for fresh seasonal ingredients at a neighborhood market loved by locals. - Cook authentic Japanese home-style dishes from scratch in Aki's beautiful home while learning family recipes and everyday cooking techniques. - Enjoy a private cultural experience with personalized instruction, English recipes to take home, and insights into Japanese food, traditions, and daily life.

5.0(16 reviews)
From$175.00per traveller
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Kyoto Private Photo Shoot & Tour by SnapKyotoPrivate Tour
Experience1 hr

Kyoto Private Photo Shoot & Tour by SnapKyoto

Contact for the time & locations of your choice. snapkyoto (ig) A professional photographer captures your Kyoto memories and the next day you will receive 50-200 edited pictures to share with family/friends. Free guide about the history, culture and the people of Kyoto and Japan. No need to worry where to go and what to see. I'll take care of it all. Just enjoy the sites. Help with booking kimono upon request (show up, select kimono and pay at the shop). Also I help book a private car upon request. I offer 1-6 hours of shoot in epic locations. 1 hour in 1 area, 3 hours in 2-3 areas and 6 hours in 3-4 areas. Inside Kyoto: -Gion Geisha District (old town) -Higashiyama (Yasaka Pagoda area) -Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, -Fushimi Inari (Orange Gates) Outside Kyoto (ask for availability) -Osaka, Nara, Tokyo, Fuji etc. Portfolio: check snapkyoto my Instagram.

5.0(51 reviews)Free cancellation
From$291.24per traveller
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Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your NeedsPrivate Tour
Experience4 hrs

Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs

Experience Your Dream Tour of Kyoto with a Local Guide! Embark on a personalized journey through Kyoto, tailored just for you. Choose between a half-day (4-hour) or full-day (8-hour) private tour and customize your experience to match your interests, whether it's savoring Japanese cuisine, diving into local culture, uncovering historical sites, shopping, or any unique passion you may have. You decide the pace and style of your adventure—from a relaxed walking tour using Tokyo's world-class public transportation to a more seamless experience with a private vehicle. We will offer some inspiring ideas for exploring places during your custom-designed tour. *Please download WhatsApp or let us know your email address, so our guide can contact you! *Many stores and restaurants in Japan only accept cash payments, so be sure to have some Japanese yen cash on hand.

5.0(6 reviews)Free cancellation
From$155.33per traveller
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Kyoto Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka
Experience4 hrs

Kyoto Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka

Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Kyoto on an afternoon guided tour through the former capitol’s vibrant shrines and temples. Admire Fushimiinari Taisha Shrine, the head shrine of the god Inari. Stroll Sanjusangendo Hall with its 1,001 Kannon statues and the Kiyomizu Temple where you’ll enjoy sweeping city views from the large terrace. All entry fees are included.

4.6(178 reviews)Free cancellation
From$80.90per traveller
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Japanese Calligraphy - Shodo - Lesson (near Kyoto Station)
Experience1 hr

Japanese Calligraphy - Shodo - Lesson (near Kyoto Station)

Please come and try Traditional Japanese Calligraphy! You can learn a new skill and get some great authentically Japanese Souvenirs to take home! You can experience calligraphy after sightseeing in Kyoto or before dinner, so you can use your time effectively. Check out the video below for an example of the class, and make a reservation ASAP! (*English Instruction Included) We also have activities for young children, so please bring them along! *Due to popular demand, we have increased the number of time slots for the experience! You can now choose from 3:00PM, 4:00PM, 5:00PM, and 6:00PM. Other times also possible. Please ask!* Souvenirs you will recieve for taking part in our class (included in the cost): 1. Your name written on calligraphy paper in kanji, hiragana, or katakana 2. A folding fan with your favorite word or name written on it 3. A postcard with your favorite word or name written on it & 4. A gift envelope OR 5. A photo frame *Please choose one.

4.9(40 reviews)Free cancellation
From$58.25per traveller
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Single- & multi-day Adventures within Kyoto Nara Osaka KobePrivate Tour
Experience96 hrs

Single- & multi-day Adventures within Kyoto Nara Osaka Kobe

We offer both private airport transfers and customized adventures from a one- to four-day excursions which cover all the destinations in the sample itinerary, depending on the selected ticket options. Also, 2–3-day tours can be arranged according to travelers' plans in through direct inquiries at discounted prices. A single-day ticket(s) offers travelers' preferred sightseeing and authentic experiences in up to two cities or best highlights across three cities on the same day. For example, being picked up in Kobe, and visiting Kyoto, Uji, or Nara, before being dropped off in Osaka or returned to Kobe at the end of the tour. Nature lovers can reprieve from the city bustles into tranquil nature trips, including visits to the countryside to experience authentic local lifestyles in fishing, farm visits to enjoy fresh produce while taking in picturesque sceneries such as Kyoto’s beautiful coast, that will create them unforgettable memories in Japan. Refer to typical 4-day tour highlights

4.8(23 reviews)Free cancellation
From$385.00per traveller
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Kyoto Day Trip to Nara with a Local – Private & PersonalizedPrivate Tour
Experience9 hrs

Kyoto Day Trip to Nara with a Local – Private & Personalized

Travel to Japan’s 8th century capital and immerse yourself in Nara’s ancient heritage and leafy green surroundings. With one of our hosts by your side, you will make the short journey from Kyoto to this city, which plays home to some of the most significant Zen temples and Shinto shrines in all of Japan. When lunch rolls around (which it inevitably does), you can enjoy authentic Kansai cuisine at a tranquil spot. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

5.0(11 reviews)Free cancellation
From$371.53per traveller
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Treasures of Kyoto: Geishas & Traditions Private TourPrivate Tour
Experience2 hr 30 min

Treasures of Kyoto: Geishas & Traditions Private Tour

To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Kyoto than through geishas and their traditions. On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about geishas and the traditions and why this is such a unique part of the city's character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in Kyoto as you visit the Minamiza Theatre, Maruyama park and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you'll be able to see Kyoto from a different perspective - the way the locals live it every day! Withlocals Treasures of Kyoto 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 products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

4.9(36 reviews)Free cancellation
From$128.31per traveller
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Kyoto Highlights & Hidden Gems in Nature (Private Van Eng-Guide)Private Tour
Experience6 hrs

Kyoto Highlights & Hidden Gems in Nature (Private Van Eng-Guide)

Explore the historic Kyoto more deeply with a local Japanese guide, comfortably in a Japanese minivan! Round trip Kyoto city from east to south! •Avoid crowds, find off-the-beaten spots to relax, meditate and get spiritual in sacred areas with no other tourists •Visit bamboo forest, Golden Pavilion and Fushimi Inari "Red Gates" Shrine in best timings with the least tourists •Drive to deeper mountain area of Kyoto for breath-taking scenes like movies of Kifune Shrine, where hard to get without a car The tour is led by a experienced local Japanese Guide with expert knowledge of Japanese religions and history, who will enhance your experience and support your trip with fluent English guide Book this tour now for an unforgettable experience and have a transcendent trip in alter world, Kyoto!

5.0(27 reviews)Free cancellation
From$226.52per traveller
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