Kyoto's Best Gems - Private Shore Excursion from Osaka Ports

About this experience

The Best variety of Central Kyoto City A private tour - to maintain the unique energy of your group. Have any special interests or requests? We can add it to your Kyoto experience, just let us know. Spend time enjoying the city, (and not spending time getting lost in train stations or lost in translation) You will have a fluent English Speaking local guide. Once you have booked your experience, we will be in touch with you within 48 hours to plan your personalized experience and finalize our meeting point. For tours less than 48 hours, we will contact you sooner.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 30 min

   Famous for housing the Goei-do, which stands as one of the largest wooden buildings on the planet. Its reconstruction in the 19th century is legendary for the "Hair Ropes"—colossal cables woven from the hair of thousands of devotees to haul the temple's heavy timber. Despite its proximity to the bustling Kyoto Station, the temple offers a serene, open atmosphere.

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 90 min

   Famous for its lines of torii gates. It is the head shrine of 30,000 sub-shrines across Japan dedicated to Inari, the Shinto deity of rice, sake, and prosperity. It is believed that foxes carry messages from humans to the rice deity. This includes a walk through the Sando area, on the way to the train station that will take you to the next vibrant traditional Kyoto location on the itinerary.

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 60 min

   Ancient stone-paved pedestrian roads. The road is lined with traditional buildings and shops. Designated as an important historic building preservation district featuring classic tiled roofs and lattice windows.

4. Stop 4

   Duration: 30 min

   Gion is Kyoto’s most iconic geisha district, a historic neighborhood of lantern-lit wooden machiya townhouses and exclusive teahouses. It remains the primary center for geiko and maiko (apprentice geisha), who can often be seen gracefully moving between evening appointments along the flagstone paths of Hanamikoji Street.

5. Stop 5

   Duration: 45 min

   Known as "Kyoto’s Kitchen," Nishiki Market is a vibrant, five-block-long covered arcade that has served as the city's primary culinary hub for over 400 years. The narrow passageway is packed with more than 100 stalls specializing in traditional Kyoto delicacies, (with an attached shotengai selling unique and traditional goods).

6. Stop 6

   Duration: 120 min

   Niomon (Deva Gate) is a bright red main entrance gate standing at the top of the main stairs. Three-Story Pagoda - you can walk right up to and photograph the iconic 31-meter-high vermilion pagoda from the outside free of charge. Bell Tower & Sutra Hall: Historic auxiliary buildings visible along the free-access outer paths. Located at the base of the main hall area, is a famous three-stream waterfall where visitors drink for health, longevity, or success is accessible for free. There is only a 500 JPY adult admission fee when you pass the ticket barrier to access the main hall's wooden stage and the inner sanctuary. The approach streets, Niomon gate, three-story pagoda, and the lower precincts is free to visit.

What's included

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• Walking and public transportation experience
• 100% Private and Personalized Experience
• Fluent English Speaking host
• 7 hours with a Local Host

What's not included

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• Food and drinks
• Gratuities (optional)
• Train or taxi transportation. Varies depending on Guests itinerary.

Additional information

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• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.