Enjoy a day in Japan’s ancient capital – home to numerous Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, beautiful gardens, and age-old traditions.
Kyoto Temples, Shrines, and Geisha Tour
On your tour of Kyoto temples, shrines, and geisha towns, you’ll:
- Relax and enjoy a drive in a comfortable van from Osaka to Kyoto, and back, with an option to be picked up or dropped off in Kyoto.
- Explore the plethora of Kyoto specialties in a 400-year-old covered market.
- Stroll past geisha houses and tea houses in a charming alley that is the most picturesque “flower town” in Kyoto.
- Pass through another famous geisha district on your way to the shrine that overlooks the area and hosts Japan’s most famous and long-running festival.
- Become protected against evil spirits and disasters with a stop at the main sanctuary of Yasaka Shrine.
- Let the magical waters of a small beauty shrine give you radiant skin and hair, and guarantee your beauty with a short prayer at the shrine.
- Tap into the powerful energy that flows out of the Dragon Hole.
- Discover the interesting little side attractions that most tourists miss, as you wander along the attractive cobbled streets that have their own interesting history.
- Dine on a delightful selection of traditional Kyoto dishes in a quaint restaurant.
- Visit one of the oldest temples in Kyoto, which was built over 1250 years ago next to a spring of pure water, and walk to the best view of this majestic temple with its massive wood-structure terrace.
- Challenge your samurai self by lifting the special iron rods at the temple entrance.
- Drink from the pure waters to ensure long life, academic success, or success in love and marriage.
- Relax with a Japanese confection and some tea at a small tea house, while your driver brings the van around.
- Check out the interesting shops on Teapot Lane before heading back to Osaka or your place in Kyoto.
Note: We’ll be doing a fair amount of walking throughout the tour, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
What’s included in your all-inclusive tour?
- Pickup and dropoff at your hotel in Osaka or Kyoto, and transportation to and from tour location in a comfortable van. If you’re moving from one city to the other, your luggage can be accommodated in the van.
- 8-hour guided tour with a native-English-speaking driver/guide who has lived in the Kansai area for over 25 years, and has lots of experience exploring Kyoto.
- A traditional Kyoto lunch consisting of a number of local dishes in a cozy and comfortable restaurant.
- Entrance into the temple and grounds of Kiyomizu Temple.
- A Japanese confection and tea at a small tea house at the end of the tour.
- All parking fees and highway tolls.
Tour time:
- Starts at your accommodation in Osaka or Kyoto at 9:00 AM
- Ends at your accommodation (or other choice of dropoff) at 5:00 PM.
Tour price: $565 (1-3), plus $35 per extra member
Maximum number of guests: 9
No payment required at this time. Osaka Day Tours will soon contact you and confirm tour date availability. If your chosen date is available, you will be able to lock in your tour at that time.
Kyoto Temples, Shrines, and Geisha Walking Tour
If you’re already staying in Kyoto, why not take advantage of the superb public transportation. Kevin will meet you at your accommodation and take you by public transport to the tour starting point, and take you back again at the end of the tour.
On your walking tour of Kyoto temples, shrines, and geisha towns, you’ll:
- Explore the plethora of Kyoto specialties in a 400-year-old covered market.
- Stroll past geisha houses and tea houses in a charming alley that is the most picturesque “flower town” in Kyoto.
- Pass through another famous geisha district on your way to the shrine that overlooks the area and hosts Japan’s most famous and long-running festival.
- Become protected against evil spirits and disasters with a stop at the main sanctuary of Yasaka Shrine.
- Let the magical waters of a small beauty shrine give you radiant skin and hair, and guarantee your beauty with a short prayer at the shrine.
- Tap into the powerful energy that flows out of the Dragon Hole.
- Discover the interesting little side attractions that most tourists miss, as you wander along the attractive cobbled streets that have their own interesting history.
- Dine on a delightful selection of traditional Kyoto dishes in a quaint restaurant.
- Visit one of the oldest temples in Kyoto, which was built over 1250 years ago next to a spring of pure water, and walk to the best view of this majestic temple with its massive wood-structure terrace.
- Challenge your samurai self by lifting the special iron rods at the temple entrance.
- Drink from the pure waters to ensure long life, academic success, or success in love and marriage.
- Relax with a Japanese confection and some tea at a small tea house.
- Check out the interesting shops on Teapot Lane before heading back to your place in Kyoto.
Note: We’ll be doing a fair amount of walking throughout the tour, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
What’s included in your all-inclusive walking tour?
- Pickup and dropoff at your hotel in Kyoto, and transportation to and from tour location via public transportation. All transportation costs are included in tour.
- 8-hour guided tour with a native-English-speaking driver/guide who has lived in the Kansai area for over 25 years, and has lots of experience exploring Kyoto.
- A traditional Kyoto lunch consisting of a number of local dishes in a cozy and comfortable restaurant.
- Entrance into the temple and grounds of Kiyomizu Temple.
- A Japanese confection and tea at a small tea house at the end of the tour.
Tour time:
- Starts at your accommodation in Kyoto at 9:00 AM
- Ends at your accommodation (or other choice in Kyoto) at 5:00 PM.
Tour price: $485 (1-3), plus $40 per extra member
Maximum number of guests: 9
No payment required at this time. Osaka Day Tours will soon contact you and confirm tour date availability. If your chosen date is available, you will be able to lock in your tour at that time.
All prices are in US Dollars. Tour prices shown on the website are subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rate and costs. However, your price is guaranteed as soon you have booked and paid for your tour.