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Full-Day Private Guided tour to Kyoto City in Japan

1-chōme-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

We will visit Kyoto through its different sides: imperial, samurai and religious palaces.

Cancellation policy

Review the supplier policy below before booking.

Duration 8 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

French, English

Group size

1–8 travelers

Full description

Come with us to discover Kyoto through a day tour on foot and by public transport!

The Imperial Palace in Kyoto was the residence of emperors until 1868. We start the day by visiting it by immersing ourselves in centuries of imperial history.

Then head to Nijo Castle! We have here the symbol of the reign of the samurai and the Tokugawa clan from the 17th to the 19th century. Its “nightingale floor” and beautiful gardens are there to delight you.

We have lunch at the Nishiki market, Kyoto food pantry. Fresh products, authentic Japanese flavors sweet and savory... Perfect for us!

We end our day in Gion, the traditional neighborhood. To us the historic streets! If we're lucky, we might even meet a graceful geisha on a walk.

This tour offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and flavors. Book now and let Kyoto seduce you. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

Itinerary

Kyoto Imperial Palace. To start approaching the city, it is necessary to approach the empire, therefore the imperial palace (Kyoto-Gosho), main residence of the emperors until 1868.

Nijo Castle represents the absolute power of the shoguns in Kyoto. It is with this in mind that Nijo Castle (Nijo-jo in Japanese) was built. Designed in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu and completed in 1626, it served as a Kyoto home for shoguns of the Edo period.

Nishiki Market. Food Market where Kyoto citizen go to do their food shopping or eat at restaurants. Let's explore Japanese food!

Gion District. Gion is the traditional district of Kyoto. If you are lucky, you can even meet geisha on their walk!

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Transfer
  • Entrance fee
  • Guide Fees (their Transport, Lunch and Entrance Fees)

Not included

  • Around 2,000 JPY/person
  • Public transportation
  • Nijo Castle Entrance Fees (1,300 JPY/person)

Important information

Meeting point

1-chōme-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

Don’t forget

Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Wheelchair accessible Not wheelchair accessible Please give us the name of your hotel or accommodation so that the guide can pick you up at 9am.

Cancellation policy

20% charge if cancelled within 480 hours of start. 50% charge if cancelled within 240 hours of start. 100% charge if cancelled within 48 hours of start.

Your host

VE

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With GetExperience since 2026

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