Discover your Kyoto -Kyoto Walking Tour-
Description
Join this private walking tour to discover Kyoto’s most famous landmarks and hidden gems in just one day. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and take you to some of the city’s highlights, from grand castles to peaceful Zen temples and bamboo groves. Experience the historic atmosphere, learn about Kyoto’s cultural heritage, and enjoy a stroll through seasonal landscapes. Kyoto offers a very different feel from Tokyo, and this tour provides the perfect introduction to its timeless beauty. Free for children under 6 years old.
Tour Spots
Nijo Castle
A UNESCO World Heritage Site built for the first Tokugawa shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu (1603–1616). Inside, admire exquisite painted screens and sliding doors symbolizing the power of the Tokugawa regime, created by leading Kano school artists. Stroll through the surrounding gardens for a sense of Kyoto’s atmosphere.
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
A Zen temple with its top two floors covered in gold leaf, overlooking a tranquil pond. Despite being rebuilt multiple times after fires, it remains one of Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks, originally commissioned by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu.
Arashiyama
A popular district known for its changing seasonal scenery and cultural charm. Explore the colorful “Kimono Forest” near Randen Arashiyama Station, stroll the local streets, and enjoy lunch in this scenic area.
Tenryuji Temple & Bamboo Forest
Walk the famous 500-meter bamboo grove and visit Tenryuji Temple, founded in 1339 by Shogun Ashikaga Takauji. While the temple buildings have been rebuilt over the centuries, its garden remains in its original form.
Included
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation fee during the tour
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Excluded
- Meals and drinks
- Admission fees
Know before you go
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing