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Nara Afternoon Tour - Todaiji Temple and Deer Park from Kyoto
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Discover the historic environs of Nara, ancient capital of Japan, as you explore Buddhist temples, shrines and the famous Nara deer park on this excursion from Kyoto. Visit Todaji Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan and home to the country’s largest Buddha statue, before seeing Kasuga Shrine, which features over 3,000 stone and bronze lanterns. Then stop by Nara Park, a 1,250-acre reserve that’s home to more than 1,000 free-roaming deer. Your Nara excursion also includes pickup from select Kyoto hotels, a guide and all entrance fees.
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$67.41
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$67.41

Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Trip - Golden Pavilion and Todai-ji Temple from Kyoto
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Discover the history and religions of ancient Japan during this full-day exploration of Kyoto and Nara. See Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kinkaku-ji and Nijo Castle, along with its Imperial Palace. Then drive from Kyoto to Nara to explore its own World Heritage Site, Todai-ji Temple (including Great Buddha Hall), plus Kasuga Shrine. You also visit Nara’s deer park and sample a Japanese and Western-style meal for lunch. Your Nara and Kyoto visit also includes a guide, vehicle transport, and all entrance fees.
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$128.77
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$128.77

1-Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour (Round-trip from Kyoto)
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Travel round-trip from Kyoto by high-speed bullet train to take in Hiroshima's historic sites, including exhibits about the 1945 atomic bomb that devastated the city. Start your visit on a lighter note, traveling by boat to Miyajima, a famously beautiful island that is home to the revered Itsukushima Shrine. Have lunch there, then return to the city to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Your expert guide shares important details about Hiroshima's heartbreaking history and remarkable recovery throughout this unforgettable tour.
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$312.83
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$312.83

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Day Trip from Kyoto with a Local: Private & Personalized
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Visit the enchanting district of Arashiyama, renowned for its thick bamboo groves, resident monkeys, and well-preserved sacred shrines. On this personalized excursion, you’ll join a local guide to explore the stunning region, which lies at the foothills of the Arashiyama Mountains. Tours include admission tickets to four local temples as well as Okochi Sanso Villa, a traditional Japanese home and garden inscribed as national cultural properties.
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$181.10
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$181.10
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Farm to Table Local Cooking and Cycling Tour: Lake Biwa and Rice Terraces
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Enjoy tranquil lake view and farm-to-table country-style food, during this 6-hour trip. Pedal past sights like Shirahige Shrine and the nearby ‘Torii’ gate. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, take a scenic taxi ride to a mountain village in the nearby Hata district, enjoying a country-style lunch prepared by an ‘Obaachan’ (elderly woman), lively conversation and a chance to stroll the village's charming streets. A guide, bike and helmet, and lunch are covered.
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$181.59
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$181.59
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Kyoto Highlights 1 Day Trip - Golden Pavilion and Kiyomizu Temple from Kyoto
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Immerse yourself in the captivating culture of Kyoto on a full-day sightseeing tour. See the tranquil Kiyomizu Temple amid its verdant surroundings; absorb the Imperial majesty of Kyoto Imperial Palace; and stroll amid the botanical beauty of Kinkaku-ji Temple. Behold the beguiling beauty of the Fushimiinari Taisha Shrine and enrich your knowledge of Kyoto’s rich historical heritage with commentary from an informative guide. Moderate levels of fitness are advisable for this tour, on which a lot of walking occurs.
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$115.89
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$115.89

Kyoto Half-Day Small-Group Cultural Tour
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Discover the Zen gardens, colorful temples, and ancient shrines of Kyoto on this small-group walking tour that’s limited to just 12 participants. Experience the elegant architecture and religious monuments of this historic Japanese city, once the imperial capital, as you join a guide on visits to the Gion Geisha district, Tofukuji Temple, and more.
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$51.39
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$51.39
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Kyoto Morning Tour - Golden Pavilion and Kyoto Imperial Palace from Kyoto
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Marvel at the some of the top UNESCO World Heritage-listed temples and palaces of ancient Kyoto on this half-day tour. This quick introduction to the sights of Kyoto covers Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), and the Japanese Emperor’s former Imperial Palace—a perfect way to see the city if you’re short on time. Your guided morning Kyoto excursion includes entrance fees and transport between sites by vehicle.
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$61.35
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$61.35

Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour
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Cycle past a mix of Kyoto’s most-famous sights and its lesser-known secrets during this half-day ‘Hidden Kyoto’ bike tour. Take a 4.9-mile (8-kilometer) ride that starts by winding past iconic Kyoto temples and shrines like Kinkakuji, Koto-in, and Kitano Tenmagu. You’ll continue ‘off the beaten path,’ discovering intimate Zen gardens and charming backstreets known only to locals.
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$77.69
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$77.69

5 Top Highlights of Kyoto with Kyoto Bike Tour
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Kyoto’s traditional neighborhoods and scenic parklands are ideal for exploring by bike. On this tour, save time by cycling around the city and visit five of Kyoto’s most popular attractions in one day. Enjoy stunning views of the Golden Pavilion and the Kiyomizu Temple; pose for photos by the red torri gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine; and hop off to stroll around the Bamboo Forest and explore the geisha district.
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$189.36
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$189.36

Gion Walking Tour by Night
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Discover Kyoto’s magical Gion district, which is known for being the city’s Geisha area. Don't worry about language barriers, as a guide is there to help you translate and explain the difference between maiko, geiko, and other Japanese words. The unmarked narrow streets of Gion can make it easy to get lost at night, but this is not a problem with a guide to navigate and lead the way. Upgrade to a longer, private tour for a closer look at Geisha culture.
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$9.91
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$9.91
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Full Coverage Kyoto Private City Tour
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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.
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$176.01
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$176.01
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Kyoto private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)
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With just one day to experience Kyoto, this private day trip from Osaka ensures that you maximize your time. Opt to travel by private vehicle or public transport, and explore Kyoto at your own pace with a customized itinerary. Visit popular sights such as Fushimi Inari shrine, the Golden Pavilion, and Arashiyama bamboo forest; explore the atmospheric Geisha district.
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$109.83
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$109.83

Traditional Kyoto Full-Day Bike Tour and Optional Sake Tasting
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During this full-day bike tour, you will learn about the most important aspects of the traditional culture of Kyoto, from Buddhist Zen temples, Shinto shrines to the geisha districts of Gion and Miyagawacho. You can experience both nature and culture in abundance. We move with our bikes on car-free trails and narrow lanes with little traffic. You can expect an impressive and extremely varied tour with many impressions that can only be experienced by bike. Let an expert for Japanese culture introduce you to the cultural background.
Total distance is about 17 km on flat terrain with trekking or e-bikes in different sizes.
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$83.32
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$83.32

Sagano Romantic Train & Arashiyama, Kiyomizudera, Fushimi Inari Taisha Day Tour
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Osaka is a convenient base from which to explore the rest of Japan. Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kyoto with ease on a hassle-free day trip from Osaka, the ideal choice for first-time visitors with limited time. You’ll experience a romantic train ride to Sagano, home to Arashiyama Park, and tick off the vivid Fushimi Inari Shrine without the hassle of traveling between landmarks alone.
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$61.18
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$61.18

Nara Private tour with local guide
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In this private tour, you can visit principal attractive sites in Nara using your time the most efficiently.
Of course, you can customize the tour as you'd like.
For example, if you omit ''Nara-machi, old merchant district '', you can add Fuishimiinari shrine in Kyoto.
Visiting both Fushimiinari and Nara in one way would be very convenience and you will have enough time to enjoy both.
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$270.35
per group
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$270.35
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Kyoto Early Bird feat. Matcha Town Tour
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Kyoto is the most famous tourist destination in Japan with plenty of wonderful sights to see.
Here we offer a luxurious tour early in the morning that enables you to visit three of the most iconic tourist attractions in Kyoto. Enjoy the treasures of the former capital in a relaxing atmosphere thanks to fewer tourists compared to ordinary day-time tours.
Be an early bird and avoid the crowd.
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$107.30
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$107.30
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Kyoto Arashiyama & Golden Pavilion One day Fulfilling Tour
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In this tour, you will enjoy Japanese nature including animals and landscape at the foot of Mt. Arashiyama which is located on the west side of Kyoto and famous for its scenic beauty. Once this district was open only to the nobles. Located not so far from central Kyoto, this natural environment has been very well maintained up to the present day. That’s why you can interact with wild monkeys very closely.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple), one of the most famous Zen temples in Japan that you won’t forget for the rest of your life.
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$106.04
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$106.04
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Osaka Private Tour by Public Transportation from Kyoto
This is a Osaka private tour using by public transportation from Kyoto.
The guide will pick you up at the hotel. No problem with train and bus transfers, as the guides are with you!
The destinations of the tour includes Dotonbori,Osaka Castle,Kuromon Market and Tsutenkaku!
For details of the tour, you can look at the what to expect section and inclusions excursions section of this web page.
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$167.22
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$167.22
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Shanghai car rental with English speaking driver and tour guide
If you are sightseeing tourists to Shanghai, we could be your desired tour guide.You don't need worry about language issue any longer, you don't need worry about traffic, time, safety issue any longer. Your private driver and tour guide can speak Chinese and English, with years of safe driving record. Our advantage is we are able to be your private tour guide and we are able to provide you car rental with driver service. Your tour guide will be your driver at the same time. You will travel with your private car, which is safe, clean and in good condition. We are able to arrange real free style shanghai sight-seeing activities for you because we know Shanghai best and could schedule a customized and personalized routes for you, without those boring shopping stop, fixed tour schedule. What you need is to enjoy and discover real Shanghai life with your private driver and car .
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$205.13
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$205.13
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【Private Tour】Hiroshima & Miyajima 1-day tour (Departure from Osaka/Kyoto)
It is private guide tour , Tour schedule can be arrange your favorite .
Tour schedule :
7:30 Meet customer at Kyoto Station, (Shinkansen Central Gate )
8:03 Nozomi 99 Kyoto Station → Hiroshima Station
7:30 Meet customer at Shin-Osaka Station (Shinkansen Central Gate)
8:18 Nozomi 99 ShinOsaka Station → Hiroshima Station
9:41 Arrival Hiroshima Station
From Hiroshima Station to Miyajima
Miyajima sightseeing
Lunch (Free lunch time take lunch by customer Own)
13:00 Miyajima to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome
17:00 Hiroshima Station (Customer can buy Bendo Box at here)
18:17 Nozomi 54 Hiroshima Station → Shin-Osaka / Kyoto Station
19:38 Arrived at Shin-Osaka Station End of tour
19:54 Arrived at Kyoto Station End of tour
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$490.83
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$490.83
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Nara Day Trip from Kyoto with a Local: Private & Personalized
Travel to Japan’s 8th century capital and immerse yourself in Nara’s ancient heritage and leafy green surroundings. With one of our hosts by your side, you will make the short journey from Kyoto to this city, which plays home to some of the most significant Zen temples and Shinto shrines in all of Japan. When lunch rolls around (which it inevitably does), you can enjoy authentic Kansai cuisine at a tranquil spot.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
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$220.13
$73.37 savings
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$220.13
$73.37 savings
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Highlights of East Kyoto by train, Zen, Tea, Sake
Experience the highlights of eastern Kyoto by train and on short walks, and let an expert with M.A. introduce studies in the history and culture of Kyoto in Japan. This type of transport gives you the opportunity to experience the most famous sights of Kyoto while feeling the pulse of local life. After a short train ride we reach the Fushimi Inari Shrine with its hundreds of scarlet shrine gates. Then we come to Manpuku-ji Temple, the main temple of the Obaku Zen School, which has retained a distinctive Chinese appearance; Uji is associated with green tea in Japan, and Fushimi is a traditional center for sake brewing . We visit the Sake Museum with sake wine tasting. The area of traditional sake breweries and has often served as a backdrop in films. The final walk through the geisha district of Gion and the old town of Kyoto rounds off this tour.
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$79.53
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$79.53

(Early Bird) Fushimi Inari & Nara Highlights Tour
Together with the No.1 sightseeing spot of Japan, Fushimi Inari Taisha in the early morning, you can enjoy visiting representative spots of Nara as well. It is an efficient tour that is perfect if you wake up early from the time difference, if you want to visit Fushimi Inari with fewer tourists, or if you want to enjoy other activities in the afternoon.
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$87.11
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$87.11
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