Private Tour - Gion and Kiyomizu Temple Tour to enjoy Kyoto in a short time

3 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Enjoy Kyoto in 3 hours! Visit Gion, Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine!

Kyoto is a city that continues to attract the attention of international travelers as one of the best cities to visit in Japan.

This short tour is recommended for first-time visitors to Kyoto and for those who want to visit Kyoto's unique spots in a short time. This tour is also recommended for those who have other plans for the day, as it allows for efficient and smooth sightseeing in and around Gion and Kiyomizu-dera Temples, which are especially popular in Kyoto!


The first stop on this tour is the ""Gion"" area with its beautiful, Japanese and traditional buildings. Enjoy the typical Kyoto atmosphere. After Gion, we will visit Yasaka Shrine, which has a very deep historical connection with Gion. The Gion Festival, a festival held at this shrine, is one of the most famous festivals in Kyoto.

Not far from there is Kodaiji Temple, a Zen Buddhist temple with a history of more than 400 years. The temple has a beautiful dry landscape garden, so you can experience the Japanese beauty of the temple. Then, walking from Kodaiji Temple in the direction of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, you will arrive at the ""Sanneizaka Area. The five-story pagoda and other buildings standing among the stone pavement is truly a view that represents the beauty of Kyoto.

The last temple you will visit, Kiyomizu-dera, is one of the most famous temples in Kyoto and is described in various guidebooks as having over 1000 years of history, making it a great temple historically, but perhaps the most unique feature of this temple is its stage, which rises out of the cliff. From the high platform, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Kyoto and its beautiful panoramic scenery.


If you are not staying in Kyoto for a long time, if it is your first time in Kyoto and you do not know where to go, or if you want to visit tourist attractions smoothly, this is the plan for you. This is the plan we recommend for you!

[Visit Spots]

  • Gion/Hanamikoji Street
  • Yasaka Shrine
  • Kodaiji Temple
  • Sanneizaka
  • Kiyomizu Temple
What's included?
    • Tour Guide
    • Private Tour
    • Necessary expenses for the tour guide
    Exclusions
      • Costs incurred during the tour (estimate: ¥1,200 per person / Breakdown: transportation fee ¥0, admission fee ¥1100, food and beverage expense ¥0, experience fee ¥100)
      • Hotel pickup and drop-off
      • The use of private van
      Please note
      • Public transportation nearby
      • All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
        Estimated expenses required during the tour: ¥1200 per person (breakdown: transportation fee ¥0, admission fee ¥1100, food and drink expense ¥0, experience fee ¥100)
      • If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.
      • The dismissal point is different from the meeting point. Please contact the guide if you would like to change the dismissal point.
      • Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
      • Please note that each spot may be changed to another spot in case of temporary closure.
      • Some of the spots you will visit that day include facilities that do not accept credit cards. Please remember to have cash ready.
      • If you miss the meeting time on the day of the tour, we may not be able to provide an adequate tour experience due to the transportation used. Please be careful not to be late.
      • Food and beverage spots are not included.
      • In case of inclement weather on the day of the tour, the means of transportation, places to visit, and routes may be changed.
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