Private Tour / Kyoto
Kyoto Highlights,Bamboo forest,Golden Pavilion,Fushimi Inari Shrine by Private Executive Vehicle
Indulge in a bespoke journey from Osaka to Kyoto in a lavish Toyota Alphard, enjoying iconic landmarks with an expert guide. Revel in elegance, privacy, and seamless comfort as you explore Japan’s timeless beauty in ultimate style.
Overview
Experience Kyoto through a relaxed and refined private journey designed for travelers who value comfort, cultural beauty, and seamless service.
Travel effortlessly with your personal guide and chauffeur in a premium executive vehicle as you explore Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks at your own pace.
Walk beneath the towering bamboo groves of Arashiyama, admire the golden beauty of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), and wander through the endless
vermilion gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Throughout the journey, your guide will share local insights and cultural stories beyond the typical tourist experience — creating a more authentic and memorable
way to discover Kyoto.
This experience is operated by a Kansai-based specialist team with over 10 years of private touring expertise, welcoming more than 1,000 guests annually. Our
team is also behind Explorer Maps, one of Kansai’s leading tourist map publications, trusted for its deep regional knowledge and carefully curated
recommendations.
Itinerary
Osaka
We will pick you up at the hotel of your choice.
Togetsukyo Bridge
Arrive at Togetsukyo bridge, and enjoy the scenery and natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and river valley. Cross Togetsukyo bridge and walk through the town of Arashiyama, and head towards Arashiyama Bamboo forest.
The Bamboo Forest Trail
This area has been culturally significant for over 1000 years. The bamboo cultivated by the nobles of the Heian era still remains. Walk through and enjoy the beauty of the bamboo forest.
Arashiyama
Walk around the town of Arashiyama and enjoy your lunch break in the area. Enjoy some local cuisine, or grab a bite from one of the food stalls in the area. You can also shop for souvenirs for you and your family. This area offers various souvenirs great for everyone.
Kinkakuji Temple
Depart Arashiyama on board our private vehicle and drive 25 minutes to the beautiful and iconic Golden Pavilion, also known as Kinkakuji Temple. Both the pavilion and its surrounding garden were designed to be a paradise on earth. It’s beauty alone has inspired whole branches of Japanese arts and culture.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Depart Arashiyama, and drive 50 minutes to the amazing Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, founded over 1300 years ago for the god Inari Okami, who exists in the peaks of Mt. Inari. The red gates are donated by worshipers who have had their prayers answered by the shrine.
Osaka
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission fee
- Parking Fees
- Gasoline cost
- Highway tolls
- English-speaking Conductor
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Activity Level: This tour involves walking through historic districts and temple grounds. It is not recommended for travelers with mobility challenges.
- Flexibility: While we follow a curated itinerary, the private nature of the tour allows for a more relaxed and flexible pace.
- Meeting Point: If you selected “I’ll decide later,” please send us a message via Viator to finalize your pickup location.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate