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

By WadaF Tours
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is S$292 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

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 films 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!

Activity location

  • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    • Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho
    • 616-8394, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    • Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho
    • 616-8394, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Check availability

Private Van (6 max)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Nissan Serena
Pickup included

Starting time: 13:00
Price details
S$292.39 x 1 TravellerS$292.39
Total
Price is S$292.39
Until Tue, 21 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Fuel and Toll Fees
  • Inclusions
    Pick-up and Dropping off at anywhere in Kyoto City
  • Inclusions
    Knowledgeable Guide with Fluent English
  • Inclusions
    Parking Fees
  • Inclusions
    Comfortable Private Van
  • Exclusions
    Total entry-fees (approximately)

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Some temples need walks and walking up stairs to visit. Please ask the guide if you need to avoid those
    • Parts of itinerary may change or update by the season or other circumstances

Activity itinerary

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

  • 15m
The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Walk the most iconic path of Arashiyama and hear the sound of Japan! Your guide will explain Japanese bamboo’s origin and how it’s related to the invention of lights by Edison.

Gio-ji Temple

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
This temple, located in Arashiyama, is small but a compilation of true Japanese scenery in one place. The serene Japanese garden covered in moss and modest thatched hut surrounded by a bamboo grove and maple trees make tourists want to stay here forever. The guide will give you a storey of its origin, the tragic love storey of a nan "Gio" in Japanese history.

Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
This small temple is located in the most well-maintained "old-Kyoto-view" area, the northern part of the Arashiyama historical district. The temple is much less crowded than the main area of Arashiyama because of its distance from the station despite its stunning view of countless Buddha statues. The guide will explain its unique history and basic information about Japanese traditions of funerals. (10min Transfer Time + 30min Walk Around)

Kinkakuji Temple

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a must-see destination in Kyoto. Located in the northern part of the city, it's easily accessible by car, even though the public bus takes about an hour from the main area of Kyoto. The temple's main attraction is the stunning golden pavilion that shimmers in the sunlight and is surrounded by a tranquil pond and meticulously maintained gardens. The pavilion is a prime example of the traditional Japanese Zen style, which emphasises simplicity and natural beauty despite its gorgeous colour. You’ll be guided by a local guide with plenty of knowledge about Zen Buddhism and its influence on Japanese culture. (30 min. Transfer Time - 30 min. Walk Around)

Kifune Shrine

  • 30m
Kifune Shrine is counted as one of the most scenic Shrine with a river in Japan, located in deep mountain area of Kyoto city. It's very famous for the view of the stare way with red cute lanterns gets lit up at evening, attracting from Instagramers to professional photographers from all over the world. You can also test your fortune (おみくじ omikuji) using the holy water fountain at the main building. The holy dragon will show your fortune on your paper once you float it on the sacred fountain

Shogunzuka Seiryuden Temple

  • 10m
This is the best city view spot of Kyoto, for not just for modern young couples, named after the first Shogun who visited here first about 1500 years ago, and also famous that even the emperor visited here first to build his capital in 794. You can see the whole Kyoto city from western end to the southern end, and even 50 km (35 miles) away Osaka city high-rises so clearly.

Heian Jingu Shrine Otorii

  • 5m
The biggest torii gate (red shrine gate) of Kyoto built for Heian Jingu Imperial Shrine. The height is 24.4 metres (80 feet), one of the biggest torii gate in Japan

Hanamikoji Street (Pass by)

Experience the 600-year-old street known for Geishas by car! Avoid walking in crowds, and take photos from the car. (Taking pictures of Geishas need their permission)

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

  • 40m
Fushimi-Inari Shrine is the most popular and iconic tourist attraction in Kyoto, with its famous path of "SenbonTorii" (thousands of gates, but actually it has more than 10,000 gates dedicated now), visited and beloved by Japanese people since 711 A.C. Starting from the giant gates, as the gates get smaller, your ego is believed to get smaller, and you start to feel the unity with nature when you have rounded back to the main shrine. Even while on the way, in the super-spiritual atmosphere, you will meet many unique objects and small shrines to be introduced by the guide leading the way. (60 min Transfer Time + 70 min Walk Around)

Location

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    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    • Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho
    • 616-8394, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    • Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho
    • 616-8394, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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