1 Day Kyoto Tour with a Driver English and Wheelchair Available

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Kinkakuji Temple

   This is a shining golden temple where the main building is partly built by real gold and is a very famous location. Entrance fee at Kinkakuji Temple (pay on-site) amount JPY500 per person. Parking fees are approximately 600 yen and are not included in the tour price.

   40 minutes here · Admission included

2. A Syougun (like a general) built this castle and is a historical place. Entrance fee at Nijyo castle (pay on-site) amount JPY1,300 per person. Parking fees are approximately 1,500 yen and are not included in the tour price.

   40 minutes here · Admission included

3. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

   This is headquarters for all of the Japanese inari shrine. There are a many red Torii gates and consists of a very narrow passage up the mountain. Entrance & parking fee is free.

   30 minutes here

4. Ryoan-ji Temple

   It's a Zen garden. Queen Elisabeth ll was really keen to see this garden where she payed a visit here in 1975. It's very close to Golden Pavilion. Entrance fee at Ryoanji Temple (pay on-site) amount JPY 600 per person. Parking cost is free.

   40 minutes here · Admission included

5. Kiyomizu-dera Temple

   This is the most iconic place in Kyoto city and is a tremendous sightseeing environment, although it is always crowded. Entrance fee at Kiyomizudera Temple (pay on-site) amount JPY500 per person. Parking fees are approximately 1,500 yen and are not included in the tour price.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

6. Arashiyama

   Arashiyama bamboo forest. As you know this location has a very nice bamboo grove. Entrance fee at Tenryuji Temple (pay on-site) amount JPY500 per person. Parking fees are approximately 500 yen and are not included in the tour price.

   60 minutes here · Admission not included

7. Nishiki Market

   Renowned as "Kyoto's Kitchen," this arcade is lined with numerous shops selling groceries and general goods, as well as various restaurants. While it once served as a market where locals purchased premium ingredients for special occasions and high-end restaurants sourced their supplies, it has since transformed into a tourist destination; the atmosphere of the past has largely faded, and it now bustles with international visitors enjoying lunch and dinner. It is an ideal spot for sightseeing on a rainy day. Parking fees are approximately 1,500 yen and are not included in the tour price.

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8. Sanneizaka

   From Kiyomizu-dera Temple, through Sannenzaka, Yasaka Pagoda, Ninenzaka, Nene-no-michi, and Ishibei-koji, the charming walking path continues to Yasaka Shrine and Gion, passing through traditional Japanese houses, souvenir shops, and places to enjoy street food.

   30 minutes here

9. Eikando Zenrinji Temple

   This is one of Kyoto's premier spots for viewing Japanese maples, offering a spectacular sight of lush green foliage in the spring and a breathtaking expanse of crimson leaves in the autumn. It also captivates visitors with its unique, steeply sloping corridor—known as the *Garyuro* (Crouching Dragon Corridor)—which curves like a dragon's body.

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10. To-ji Temple

    Boasting the tallest five-story pagoda in Kyoto, the temple features magnificent collections of Buddhist statues enshrined within its Lecture Hall and Golden Hall. It is also beautifully illuminated at night depending on the season; the sight of cherry blossoms or vibrant autumn foliage—along with the pagoda itself—reflecting in the garden pond creates an even more stunning spectacle.

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11. Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple

    This mountain temple, nestled in the mountains, is a popular spot for foreign visitors to Japan, boasting numerous statues of Rakan (Buddhist saints). It's also close to Arashiyama and often included in a stroll through Sagano.

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12. Gio-ji Temple

    Although it is a small temple often chosen for strolls through Sagano, it is renowned for its moss; in autumn, the fallen leaves, turning red, stand out beautifully against the carpet of green.

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13. Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple

    This is one of the seminal temples of Buddhism. Established as a center for transmitting Esoteric Buddhism from Tang Dynasty China, it served as a place of training and study for the founders of various Buddhist sects, facilitating the spread of Buddhism in many directions. Situated at an altitude of 1,000 meters, the air is noticeably cooler than in the world below, and the atmosphere is one of profound tranquility.

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Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

ja, en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

SIELU PREMIUM TAXI

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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