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Built in 1884 to mark the 1,100th anniversary of Kyoto’s birth, the Heian Shrine is hailed as one of the city’s most attractive landmarks. The multi-tiered Shinto shrine is characterized by its distinctive red color and the fact it was featured in the blockbuster movie Lost in Translation, which cemented its status as a must-see Kyoto landmark.
Open daily 8:30am - 5:30pm
Okazakinishi Tenno-cho, Kyoto
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Kyoto Rickshaw Tour
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Step into an authentic Japanese rickshaw for the ride of a lifetime, through some of the most scenic and historic districts in Kyoto, Japan. You have the option of exploring the verdant Bamboo Grove and impressive shrines of west Kyoto’s Arashiyama district or the intriguing wooden buildings and stone alleys (maybe even spotting a geisha or two) in Kyoto’s famed Higashiyama area, all with a knowledgeable local guide and rickshaw driver. This authentic, customizable Kyoto adventure is a fun introduction to this beautiful city.
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$37.19
Price varies by group size
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$37.19
Price varies by group size

Kyoto Historical Highlights Cycling Tour with the Golden Pavilion
19
Explore Kyoto by bicycle with this tour of the city. You'll visit Nijo Castle, the Seimei Shrine, the Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji Temple), and the Kyoto Imperial Palace, with an English-speaking guide available to tell you about the history and significance at each point of interest. You'll also make a stop at a traditional Japanese teahouse, where you'll sit down to an included lunch of Kyoto fare.
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$70.08
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The Beauty of Kyoto by Bike: Private Tour
10
Escape the crowds and leisurely explore Kyoto’s sights on this private guided bike ride. Visit quaint and traditional streets that you wouldn’t be able to access on a bus tour, and take breaks along the way so your guide can enrich your knowledge of the city’s history. Sights on the itinerary include Pontocho District, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Gion, The Philosopher's Path, and Heian Shrine.
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$78.57
Price varies by group size
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$78.57
Price varies by group size

Kyoto Cycling Tour with E-bike
2
I will for sure surely enjoy it and be able to make you a great memory since you can bike without feeling tired. 6 PM after the tour without any extra fee. You may visit the places we have already stayed again or find your own way! For a more personal tour experience, we have a small tour group.
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$57.85
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$57.85

Kyoto Half Day Walking Tour
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Enjoy this half day walking tour of beautiful Kyoto on Mon or Weds at 1:30pm. The maximum size of this group is 20, and you’ll be led by your English speaking guide. Learn about the history, culture, religion, and the nature of this area. You’ll make stops at the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni, Tatsumi Bridge, Gyoza Bashi Bridge, Heian Shrine, Nanzen-ji Temple, and Keage Incline.
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$300.00
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$300.00

4 hours Free optional private tour in Kyoto
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You can choose your day/time/place and your own local guide!
There are many places to visit in Kyoto So we will make the perfect plane for you!
if you are morning person, let's grab a bike to explore Kyoto through the cycling tour. if you are foodie? We know many good place to eat from good price local foods to fancy nice Japanese restaurants.
We will make Perfect your own tour!
so far we've done
・Night walking tour in Kyoto@Gion and Kiyomizu area
・Morning Cycling tour
・Nature Hiking tour in Kyoto city
・Cooking class with local
・Photo shooting with Kimono...etc
Group size
Solo traveler→¥18000
2 people→¥30000
3 to 4 people→¥40000
5 to 6 people→¥50000
if you would like to book more than 4 hours, please send us the message!
5 to 8 hours(2 to 6 people)→¥60000
5 to 8 hours (solo traveler)→¥40000
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Kyoto: The Path Less Traveled (Private)
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Get away from the crowded tourist sites and indulge on a private tour of some of Kyoto's most enchanting spaces. In a town whose history spans over 1,300 years, there are far more than just the "Top 10" that are worth visiting!
Quiet Zen gardens, high ranking shrines, a local traditional lunch, a folk art museum and 1,001 Golden Buddha statues. This experience will introduce you to a world far away from the busy tourist sites, where you will spend peaceful moments getting to know the true nature of Kyoto.
Note: Depending on our pace, all of the sites on this route may not be able to be visited. If the situation arises where we have to eliminate one or more of the sites the guest will determine what is eliminated.
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$357.82
per group
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per group

Kyoto Self-Guided Audio Tour
Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Kyoto
Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour
• It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and locations; skip the content that doesn't interest you and listen longer with content that does interest you.
• Not necessary to download any location tracking apps, Audio guide can be listen it on online (or) offline.
•Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one which you’re more comfortable with.
• It is one of the best option with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide.
•If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries we will answer in your language instantly by message.
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$5.00
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$5.00

Traditional Kyoto Full-Day Bike Tour and Optional Sake Tasting
3
During this full-day bike tour, you will learn about the most important aspects of the traditional culture of Kyoto, from Buddhist Zen temples, Shinto shrines to the geisha districts of Gion and Miyagawacho. You can experience both nature and culture in abundance. We move with our bikes on car-free trails and narrow lanes with little traffic. You can expect an impressive and extremely varied tour with many impressions that can only be experienced by bike. Let an expert for Japanese culture introduce you to the cultural background.
Total distance is about 17 km on flat terrain with trekking or e-bikes in different sizes.
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$83.43
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$83.43

MK Kyoto Robot Tour! See Kyoto w/ Robohon ( Private 6 hour Luxury Car Tour)
As famously featured on Amazon TV's 'Our Man In Japan' programme recently, this is an EXCLUSIVE chance to tour around some of Kyoto's most beautiful temples and locations with the cutest little robot! He'll function as an interesting guide, an amusing travel partner, and a great model for Instagram-worthy photos! He's great with kids, the elderly... in fact, he'll keep the whole family entertained! And just in case you'd like more information, your fluent, highly-qualified driver/guide will be able to jump in at any point to answer any further questions or requests you may have. (In collaboration with Sharp)
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$303.37
Price varies by group size
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$303.37
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