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Higashiyama Private Walking Tour — Explore Kyoto with Two Locals
(1) Reviews
Kyoto
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Not recommended for travelers not trained to walk
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This tour is led by an Italian-Japanese couple living in Kyoto and will take you to discover not only the most iconic places in the city, but also the lesser known ones, selected thanks to our direct experience in the area. We will take you through temples, shrines and historic districts, but also to small local craft shops, antiques and hidden cafes, which we discovered in our daily lives. Our look combines the point of view of the Italian traveler with Japanese sensibility, offering an authentic, curated and deeply personal experience. It is not a simple sightseeing tour, but an immersion in the real Kyoto, with the warmth of those who live and love it every day.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Accompaniment in Italian by an Italian-Japanese couple
Train ticket from Gion Shijo to Fushimi Inari (round trip) costs ¥440 per person and is not included in the tour. Each participant will have to buy it personally.
Lunch
All entrances to temples in the program
Traditional Kyūdō experience (Japanese archery)
Any taxi quotas
Itinerary
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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
We will take the train to reach in about 15 minutes the famous Fushimi Inari Taisha, the shrine with the iconic thousands of red bulls. We will walk along its suggestive paths immersed in nature, discovering the symbolism and spirituality related to the deity Inari.
1 hour
2
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka are two picturesque historic streets leading to Kiyomizu-dera temple. We will stroll through ancient wooden houses, stopping at selected traditional craft shops and Japanese antiques, to discover unique objects and authentic stories.
1 hour
3
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
We will visit the majestic Kiyomizu-dera, one of Kyoto's most iconic temples, known for its wooden rooftop terrace suspended over the hill. We will discover its thousand-year history, the rituals related to pure water and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city.
40 minutes
4
Nene-no-Michi
We will walk Nene no Michi, one of the most fascinating streets in Kyoto, named after the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Surrounded by temples, gardens and traditional houses, it offers a quiet and poetic atmosphere, ideal for a walk immersed in the most elegant Kyoto.
5
Shijo-dori
We will arrive in Shijō-dōri, one of Kyoto's main streets, the heart of shopping and city life. Here, those who want can try the traditional art of kyūdō (Japanese archery), an authentic experience starting at ¥2,200.
50 minutes
Higashiyama Private Walking Tour — Explore Kyoto with Two Locals
(1) Reviews
Kyoto
About
This tour is led by an Italian-Japanese couple living in Kyoto and will take you to discover not only the most iconic places in the city, but also the lesser known ones, selected thanks to our direct experience in the area. We will take you through temples, shrines and historic districts, but also to small local craft shops, antiques and hidden cafes, which we discovered in our daily lives. Our look combines the point of view of the Italian traveler with Japanese sensibility, offering an authentic, curated and deeply personal experience. It is not a simple sightseeing tour, but an immersion in the real Kyoto, with the warmth of those who live and love it every day.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Accompaniment in Italian by an Italian-Japanese couple
Train ticket from Gion Shijo to Fushimi Inari (round trip) costs ¥440 per person and is not included in the tour. Each participant will have to buy it personally.
