Private & Custom Tours in Kyoto

See a collection of Kyoto's must-see attractions at your own pace on this convenient private day tour. You'll visit the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), the Arashiyama district, and many other important sites that you shouldn't leave Kyoto without seeing. As this is a private tour, you'll receive personalized attention and comfortable transportation all to yourself.

Immerse yourself in the ancient Buddhist traditions and elegant temples of Nara during this private, fully-customizable, tour from Osaka. This one-time Japanese imperial capital offers a wealth of rich history, fascinating Japanese architecture and a beautiful urban setting. Pick from among attractions like the important Buddhist site, Todai Temple, idyllic Nara Park or the 7th-century Yakushi Temple, plus much more. A charted bus, limo or van will help simplify your transport, as well as an included driver and round-trip hotel transport.

Take a rickshaw ride around Miyajima (officially Itsukushima), considered one of the most scenic locations in Japan. This traditional Japanese transport is an ideal way to tour the streets and waterfront. Your guide meets you at the ferry pier and points out old townhouses and other landmarks, including Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Snap pictures of the iconic red torii gate that appears to float on the water. Select from a 30- or 45-minute ride, or upgrade to a 1-hour or 2-hour tour.

Spend half a day on a Kyoto photo shoot with a professional photographer-guide. As you explore the city, you'll pose against landmarks such as Nijo-jo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Check out Shimogamo Jinja, one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, and learn about its history as your guide snaps pictures of its elaborate cherry-red backdrop. At the end of the tour, you'll take home an SD card of your guide's unedited photos to keep.

Kyoto is known as exotic sightseeing places and numerous historic, quaint old monuments are seen all over the town. This tour covers part of Rakutou (East district) and Central district. Visiting Rakutou, Gion, Yasaka-jinja shrine, Kodai-ji temple, Kiyomizu-dera temple are the most famous sightseeing spots in Kyoto. Particularly well known for the deity of love and marriage and consequently are often full of young couples around the year. Include Nishiki market, well known as "Kyoto's Kitchen" that celebrates 300 years anniversary.

Kyoto is packed with standout sights, making it tough to know where to start. Tick off the top attractions on this full-day private outing, which includes stops at the Gold Pavillion, Nijo Castle, and Geisha district of Gion. Tours include free time for lunch at a local restaurant, plus the services of your very own photographer guide.

Kyoto is known as exotic sightseeing places and numerous historic, quaint old monuments are seen all over the town. This tour covers part of Rakunan (South district). Visiting Byodo-in Temple which was converted into a temple by Fujiwara-no-Michinaga in 1052. It symbolizes the Buddhist Paradise.Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine, central shrine for more than 30,000 Inari shrines, is always full of tourists for its scenic beauty of the red avenue of thousand tori gate toward Mt Inari.

Experience a more natural, idyllic, side of Japan during this 4-hour private excursion to the Arashiyama area in western Kyoto. Climb aboard your chartered limo, van or bus for an exploration of Arashiyama attractions like the historic Tenryu Temple, picturesque Togetsukyo Bridge and the tranquil Sagano Bamboo Groves. Best of all this trip is easily customized, allowing you to pick the attractions and itinerary that best meet your interests. A driver, round-trip transport from central Kyoto and private vehicle are included.

Make the most of your time in Kyoto by booking a customized private tour with an expert guide. Create your own sightseeing itinerary, choosing from among dozens of cultural and historic landmarks, including 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Nijo Castle or Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion), and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Choose either a half-day or full-day itinerary and travel via public transport accompanied by your guide. Transportation and lunch is included on this comprehensive and flexible Kyoto tour.

Pose for professional photos around Kyoto and Nara during this private day trip. Led by a photographer-guide with more than a decade of experience, the experience includes visits to some of the area's most Instagram-worthy sites including Fushimi Inari Shrine, Nara Park, and the UNESCO-listed Kofuku-ji Temple with its wooden pagoda. At the end of the day, you'll leave with unedited photos saved on an SD card, so you can show your memories to friends and family back home.

Explore the rich history and traditional shrines of Hiroshima during this private 8-hour tour aboard a chartered vehicle. Travel in your limo, van, or bus (depending on your group size) customizing the itinerary to your preferred choice of attractions. You might learn about the dramatic events of the city's 1945 atomic bomb attack at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, admire the giant torii gate on Miyajima Island, or discover the UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine. A driver, private vehicle, and round-trip hotel transportation are covered.

Kyoto is known as exotic sightseeing places and numerous historic, quaint old monuments are seen all over the town. This tour covers part of Rakusei (Northwest district) and Central district. Visiting Rakusei , Tenryu-ji temple represents the Kitayama culture. Nijyo-jyo castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace in Rakuchu (Central district) are the cultural center during Heian, Momoyama and Edo periods.

Explore iconic sights in Nara and Kyoto with an 8-hour private tour from Osaka, chauffeured in a private taxi. Tour visits Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple in Nara before moving onto Kyoto to visit Maruyama Park, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Castle. There are 2 types of cars available, a mid-sized passenger car or a mini-van. Both have heating and air conditioning systems.

Combine exploration with relaxation in Kyoto thanks this excursion including a city rickshaw tour followed by a luxurious foot spa treatment. Choose between 60-, 80-, 90-, and 110-minute trips, starting with a guided rickshaw ride sampling some of Kyoto's elegant temples, quiet gardens, and serene shrines. Finish the experience with a blissful foot soak and massage treatment.

Hop aboard a traditional rickshaw with guide for a journey through the atmospheric streets of beautiful Kyoto on this easily-customizable ride with 30-minute, 45-minute, 1-hour, 2-hour, and 3-hour tour options. Depending on the ride length you select, you'll be peddled through the serene shrines of west Kyoto's Arashiyama neighborhood, discovering its picturesque Bamboo Grove, or admiring the wooden structures and ancient alleys of the Higashiyama district.

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and history using this private full-day vehicle charter from Kyoto. After selecting your preferred choice of transportation from a van, bus or limousine, your group will enjoy a private tour through the ancient city of Kyoto, complete with UNESCO-listed temples and numerous culture attractions. Explore the city at your own pace and customize the day to see only what you want to, all with the help of a guide/driver. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the best Kyoto has to offer.

Kyoto is the previous capital of Japan for more than one thousand years and still preserves old traditional atmosphere of Japan. In the tour you can visit must -see places of Kyoto efficiently. Kiyomizu temple, famous for its platform of the main hall projecting over a cliff, Nijo castle which was the residence of the Tokugawa family when they visited Kyoto in the Edo period, and Fushimi Inari shrine with thousands of Torii gates are all World Heritages. At Nishiki market try some traditional Japanese food. If you are lucky, you happen to see Maiko at Gion district.Please choose 2 destinations out of Activity details 3,4 ,5 and 6.

Make the most of your limited time in the Hiroshima area. Get a customized experience as you tour Hiroshima, Miyajima, and Iwakuni with your English speaking chauffeur. Visit the top-tier highlights of your choice, like the Hiroshima Bomb Dome, Memorial Peace Park, Iwakuni shrine, and Kintai Kyo Bridge. Your guide gives you fascinating commentary about the attractions on your itinerary.

If you have a short time in Hiroshima and want to make the most of it, a comprehensive tour is the way to go. Visit Hiroshima's most iconic sights by private car; don't waste time waiting or navigating. From Miyajima's floating vermilion tori gate to the Peace Memorial Park, you will get a thorough picture of this historic city before return to your hotel.

Make your own adventure in Kobe, one of Japan’s most historic port cities, during this fully-customizable private tour by chartered vehicle. Travel aboard your own limo, bus or van as you soak up some of Kobe's most picturesque views and unique attractions. Among the sights and activities you might choose are the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, Nunobiki Herb Garden and Ropeway or a scenic Kobe sightseeing port cruise. The choice is up to you. A driver, private vehicle and round-trip hotel transport are all included.