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Private Kyoto Walking Tour Temples, Traditions and Hidden Gems

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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Tour Guide

✗ Not Included

  • No food is included
  • No transportation provided
  • Taxes included, but entrances not included

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
Famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates leading up Mount Inari.
2
Stop 2
(500 yen) – A stunning gold-leaf-covered Zen temple reflected in a serene pond.
3
Stop 3
(Free) – Kyoto’s historic geisha district, known for traditional teahouses and wooden machiya townhouses.
4
Stop 4
(400 yen) – A UNESCO temple with a large wooden stage offering breathtaking views of Kyoto.
5
Stop 5
(Free) – A mesmerizing bamboo forest that feels like stepping into another world.
6
Stop 6
(500 yen) – A major Zen temple in Arashiyama with an elegant garden designed by Muso Soseki.
7
Stop 7
(800 yen) – A beautifully preserved shogunate-era castle with intricate interiors and famous "nightingale floors."
8
Stop 8
(500 yen) – A Zen temple with a beautiful moss garden and sand sculptures.
9
Stop 9
(600 yen) – A temple known for its world-famous rock garden and peaceful atmosphere.
10
Stop 10
(Free) – A scenic canal-side walkway lined with cherry trees and small temples.
11
Stop 11
(400 yen) – A historic Zen temple with Kyoto’s most spectacular autumn foliage.
12
Stop 12
(Free) – A vibrant Shinto shrine near Gion, especially beautiful during the Gion Festival.
13
Stop 13
(500 yen for sub-temples) – A grand Zen temple complex with a striking Sanmon gate and an aqueduct.
14
Stop 14
(600 yen) – A UNESCO-listed temple featuring the Phoenix Hall, depicted on the 10-yen coin.
15
Stop 15
(Free) – The former residence of the Imperial Family, located in Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.
16
Stop 16
(1,000+ yen) – A natural hot spring retreat in the mountains north of Kyoto.
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Stop 17
(600 yen) – A temple famous for its stunning autumn maple leaves and scenic hillside location.
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Stop 18
(Free) – One of Kyoto’s largest Buddhist temples, with an enormous wooden hall.
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Stop 19
(800 yen) – The city’s tallest structure, offering panoramic views of Kyoto and beyond.
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Stop 20
(Varies) – A historic area with traditional sake breweries offering tastings and tours.

Meeting & End Point

📍
Meeting Point
Just infront of Yasaka Pagoda
🏁
End Point
Can be different depending on the itinerary

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Good to Know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Where to Stay in Kyoto

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