Kyoto · HALF-DAY
14 bookable options
Start with the part of Kyoto you want to understand, then compare the transport, walking and included stops. The strongest options are gathered here with their useful details.
Small-group Arashiyama walk: bamboo forest, Tenryu-ji, Togetsukyo lunch, and matcha snack. Temple entrance fees included.
“The tour was lovely, we spent half the day walking around this beautiful part of Kyoto, our guide Nick was very knowledgable, the pace of the tour was perfect, relaxed and yet we saw and experienced plenty. Even the rain could not Read more”
Half-day private Kyoto walk: Kiyomizu-dera, Sannenzaka, Yasaka Shrine, Gion, Nishiki Market, with local food tips.
“Perfect tour for a quick day trip to Kyoto from Tokyo on the Shinkansen! Rika was our guide and she was amazing.”
Private 4-hour Kyoto tour to Kinkakuji, quiet Jojakkoji, Tenryuji garden, and Arashiyama bamboo, ending with Arashiyama tips and photos.
“Chihiro is a super friendly, fun, and knowledgeable guide! I had a wonderful half-day tour with her seeing these impressive sites and learning about their history. Chihiro was very kind to answer my many, many questions about Japanese culture. Having lived in the States for many years she can bring a diverse cultural perspective and she has excellent English, in addition to just being a lovely person!”
English-guided Nara half-day with UNESCO Todaiji and Kasuga, Mt Wakakusa views, deer feeding, and a 2-day bus pass bonus.
“This is my first guided tour to Nara even though it’s my third visit. It was a great experience to have a guide and learn the history of Nara. I selected this tour because I was traveling with couple of friends who are first time visitors.”
A flexible, private Kyoto half-day walking tour with a local guide, tailored routes, top sights, and insider culture tips.
“It’s was quite cold and we did not prepare properly for the weather in Kyoto. Papa Ninja was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and took us to some beautiful Buddhist temples.”
Cycle South Kyoto by bike, hitting Toji, Gion backstreets, Tofukuji, and Fushimi Inari in a small-group 3.5-hour guided ride.
“Great tour and guide. Juan was easy-going going full of information, and patient. Bikes were in great condition. Highly recomended”
Half-day private Nara tour of Kofuku-ji, Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, and Nara Park deer feeding, ending at Kintetsu-Nara Station.
“Very good experience with our guide Yoshi. He explained a lot of things to us and made the tour great. Highly recommended.Auto-translated”
Half-day private Kyoto tour through Gion geisha lanes, Yasaka Shrine, Ninenzaka streets, and Kiyomizu-dera, led by an English guide.
“Teppei was a charming guide and host. Maybe he could have given a bit deeper explanation of the history, rituals and culture. But a very welcoming guide. I had also expected it to be a small group tour, not just me. I’d have preferred a small group”
Ninja Trekking at Mt. Daimonji in Kyoto, a half-day walk with dojo-style training, breathing drills, and a gentle 7.5 km mountain route.
“Izo was great, interesting, friendly and knowledgeable! The hike was strenuous, but not too long, and he gave us some great tips on breathing and efficiency of movement. A very enjoyable experience.”
Private half-day in Nara with a live guide, featuring Tōdai-ji, Kasuga Taisha, 1,200 deer, Naramachi, and Kōfuku-ji in 4 hours.
“It was just perfect. We enjoyed it very much!”
Private half-day in Kyoto’s Arashiyama by chartered vehicle. Tenryu-ji, Togetsukyo Bridge, bamboo groves, flexible stops with pickup.
“Our guide was amazing and we really enjoyed the trip. We had a 6 years old a teenagers we us. He was very sweet to our little girl and friendly.”
Private guided walking tour of UNESCO Yoshinoyama in Nara, with Kinpusen-ji highlights, Kane no Torii, and flexible options for cherry blossom hikes.
“Great day out with Nathan. We were a bit early for full Sakura bloom but it was still lovely to go up Mt Yoshino. He was very informative, and we got to see the village, the Sakura tier zones and also walked through some of the zones. A good day out.”
Private Gion walk with Kamo River, Yasaka Shrine, Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka, Maruyama Park and Hanamikoji, ending near Pontocho.
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Half-day private Nara walk with a local guide, Kofuku-ji, Todai-ji’s Great Buddha, deer feeding, Kasuga Taisha, and Naramachi.
