Kyoto · TOKYO
These are the 8 tokyo tours worth a day of the trip, each with its price, its length and the detail that sets it apart. If you only compare a few, compare the top three.
Ride Japan’s Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto for lunch, Fushimi Inari, Sanjusangen-do, and Kiyomizu-dera with English guides.
“Extremely well organized and just the right amount of time at each stop. The one day trip to Kyoto was easy. Our guide gave a very detailed detailed and fun tour of 3 major temple sites…”
See Kyoto’s top sights from Tokyo in one packed private day, with expert guides, bullet train planning, and major temple stops.
“Ahmed was awesome. Both knowledgeable and super great company. I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking to explore Kyoto and/or Tokyo. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendly demeanor made the tour not only educational but also incredibly enjoyable. I’ll definitely be seeking him out for future tours.”
Tour Nijo Castle with a small English-speaking group, hear the nightingale floors, explore the gardens, and learn how the shogunate ended.
“Really enjoyed this tour around Nijo. I read Shogun before my first trip to Japan and knew I wanted to visit at least one castle built for Tokugawa Ieyasu. I had heard about the chirping floors and it was really cool to experience first hand. Nao, our guide, knew everything and was able to answer all questions. It is clear he enjoys this job :)”
See Amanohashidate’s pine-lined sandbar and Ine’s floating boat houses on a relaxed, value-packed day trip from Osaka.
“We had such a great day in this day trip. Our guide was professional and polite. He gave us enough time in all spots and told us about the places we're visiting. He was very knowledgeable. Infact he even offered to take our pictures and at the end of the trip gave us one printed picture as a souvenir. We didn't have to queue in any entry spot. We had to pay 1000 yen for the chairlift and another 1000 yen for the boat ride in Ine Funaya additionally. These are already mentioned. Our guide also suggested a nice cafe in Ine Funaya. He spoke English quite well so thankfully…”
See Nara’s deer and Kyoto’s top temples in one long private day from Tokyo, with guide support, flexible planning, and major extra costs to weigh.
“It was a very nice and interesting experience in Kyoto for a day. Our guide Ahmed Abu Tayeh was very helpful during the whole tour as he knew a lot about the history, culture and tradition of the places we visited, we lived an experience that we will definitely remember forever. Thank you Ahmed for helping us to live an unforgettable experience in Kyoto.”
Explore Nara and Kyoto from Osaka, from deer and temple halls to torii tunnels, matcha treats, and Kyoto views, with transport and a guide.
“Jo found us easily at meeting point. spoke very good English. Very friendly guy. drove very safely. showed us a fantastic day visiting Nara, Shrines, Temples. we enjoyed a great lunch. Jo was very knowledgeable and helped us understand alot of the history. Jo was very patient and caring as I was a bit of a slow walker. fantastic day. We would recommend Jo's Kyoto & Nara highlights day tours as one you cannot miss. thankyou from us both.”
Review this private Kyoto and Nara day trip from Osaka, with flexible van transport, shrine visits, and clear limits on guiding and admission fees.
“1. There is no tour guide in this tour but only the driver who drives you, drops you off and pick you up when you are done. 2. The company which operates this tour is based from Abu Dabi. Don’t expect from your driver to learn anything about Japanese tradition. The driver is a nice guy but he doesn’t know much about Japan.”
Review of Kyoto Uncovered, a private eight-hour tour with Claudia, a driver, Kyoto’s top sights, flexible routing, and important transport costs.
“Going to tour the places on foot and by train because they are asking for payment for the car transportation.And have to pay also for the train.The Tokyo tour was ok no extra charges.For the Kyoto tour we paid $400 plus and they were asking another 100000 yen for the car awful experience”
