What You Will Do
Receive a warm welcome to Kyoto on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Kyoto to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.
Discover where to find Kenninji temple and Yasaka Shrine, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.
Private City Kickstart Tour: Kyoto 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
At the entrance of the Tohka Saikan building
1
Shijo Bridge
10 minutes
Get to see the lovely views of the Kamogawa river both north and south.
2
Yasaka Shrine
15 minutes
Visit one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto, founded over 1350 years ago
3
Maruyama Park
15 minutes
Maruyama Park was built in 1886 as the first city park in Kyoto and tt is also designated as a national scenic spot due to its exceptional size.
4
Nene-no-Michi
15 minutes
Nene no Michi retains the look of a Kyoto that for the most part no longer exists.
5
Ryozen Kannon
10 minutes
Get to see this war memorial commemorating the War dead of the Pacific War
6
Kennin-ji Temple
15 minutes
It is considered to be one of the so-called Kyoto Gozan or "five most important Zen temples of Kyoto"
7
Kashiwayacho
10 minutes
Walk along the river, up to Sanjo Street
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