What You Will Do
Checkmark from your travel bucket list the main spots of the city on an extended tour of Kyoto and get to know the city like the back of your hand. All you have to do is trust your local guide, they got you and will show the best of their city.
Your local guide has a jam-packed itinerary full of history, culture, stories, and sights. See must-sees of the city, plus get current recommendations about local hot spots, family owned eateries, and up and coming districts of Kyoto you must pay a visit. Yes, this tour is the city guide that will help you enjoy Kyoto in the best way possible.
Withlocals Full Coverage City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet your local guide at the main entrance
1
Kinkakuji Temple
2 hours
Built-in 1397 as a residence place for the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, which was converted to a Zen temple after his death according to his will.
2
Nijo Castle
2 hours
A UNESCO world heritage site, built-in 1603 by the famous shogun Tokugawa Leyasu, the first shogun of the Edo period.
3
Hirakata Park
1 hour
Visit this beautiful park with a local
4
Nishiki Market Shopping District
1 hour
Nishiki used to be an open-air fish market four hundred years ago
5
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
2 hours
Over 1200 years have passed since the foundation of Kiyomizu-dera Temple
6
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
15 minutes
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine is next on your stop.
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