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Kyoto Japanese Garden Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide

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  • English
  • Japanese
Lokasi Pertemuan
  • Major hotels in Kyoto
Included
  • Licensed local guide
  • 6-hour customizable tour of your choice
Excluded
  • Private vehicle
  • Transportation fee
  • Entrance fee
  • Meal
  • Other personal expenses
Easy Day Trips from Japan's Major Cities

Kyoto Japanese Garden Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide Options

Kyoto Japanese Garden Private 1 Day Tour

Overview

Personalize your journey through Kyoto’s historic gardens with expert guidance.

Experience the timeless beauty of Kyoto's Japanese gardens with a government-licensed guide. Customize a one-day walking tour to explore iconic Zen gardens, artistic landscapes, and traditional sites representing Japan’s refined aesthetics.

Why this tour?
  • Create a personalized tour by choosing 3~4 gardens or landmarks
  • Explore with a government-licensed guide offering expert cultural insights
  • Experience Japan’s spirit through traditional gardens and architecture
  • Discover diverse garden styles, from lush landscapes to Zen dry gardens
  • Visit Kyoto’s famous temples, villas, and bamboo groves in one tour

[Suggested Attractions]

You can visit 3~4 sites from the attractions listed below, based on your choice.



Kinkakuji Temple
A dazzling Zen temple covered in gold leaf, surrounded by a beautiful reflecting pond and landscaped gardens.




▲ Ginkakuji Temple
Also known as the Silver Pavilion, this Zen temple features a beautiful moss garden and sand sculptures.




▲ Nanzenji Suirokaku
A Meiji-era brick aqueduct set within the serene grounds of Nanzenji Temple.



▲ The Kyoto Imperial Palace
Former residence of the Imperial family, featuring elegant gardens and classical Japanese architecture.




▲ Ryoanji Temple
Famous for its minimalist Zen rock garden, inviting deep reflection and interpretation.




▲ Katsura Imperial Villa
Renowned for its refined architecture and meticulously designed gardens—entry requires advance permission.





▲ Togetsukyo Bridge
An iconic wooden bridge in Arashiyama, offering scenic river and mountain views.



▲ Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
A magical walkway through towering bamboo stalks, offering a peaceful, photogenic experience.




▲ Byodoin Temple
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in nearby Uji, famous for its Phoenix Hall and the imagery found on Japanese coins.



▲ Honenin
A peaceful hidden temple near the Philosopher's Path, Honen-in features a moss-covered gate, raked sand patterns, and a serene forested atmosphere.



▲ Shugakuin Imperial Villa
An imperial retreat with expansive gardens and views of the countryside—requires advance reservation to visit.



▲ Taizoin
Located within the Myoshin-ji temple complex, Taizoin is famed for its exquisite Zen garden designed by painter Kano Motonobu and its seasonal beauty.



▲ Daitokuji Temple
A major Zen temple complex with multiple sub-temples, Daitokuji is renowned for its profound Zen culture, rock gardens, and traditional tea ceremonies.



▲ Gioji Temple
A small, enchanting temple in Arashiyama, Gioji is loved for its lush, moss-covered garden and tranquil thatched-roof hall.



▲ Kyoto Botanical Garden
Japan’s oldest public botanical garden, Kyoto Botanical Garden showcases a wide variety of seasonal plants, flowers, and a large conservatory in a spacious, scenic setting.

▶ Tofukuji Temple
Known for its Zen gardens and spectacular autumn foliage, particularly the vibrant maple leaves.

Harga

PriceIncludedIncluded
Adult (12 yrs~)
1
2
3
4
5~10
- Licensed local guide
- 6-hour customizable tour of your choice

  • Entrance fees are not included in the price. You will need to pay the entrance fees separately.
  • Only entrance fees for the guide are covered for sights listed under "Suggested Attractions".
  • This is a walking tour and does not include a private vehicle. Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your guide after the reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen available for transportation expenses.

[Pick-up Information]
Pick-up is available at major hotels in Kyoto. (The list can be checked on the booking page.)

Itinerary

9:00am~11:00 (30-min interval)
Meet the guide at pick up point confirmed with guide in advance
3:00pm~5:00pm
End of tour
*The itinerary is subject to change depending on local/traffic/weather conditions.

Cara pemesanan

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Cancellation policy

All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9 hours)
2 days before the reserved date: 100% refund
1 day before the reserved date or less: Non-refundable

Destinasi

The Kyoto Imperial Palace

Address: Japan, 〒602-0881 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Kyōtogyoen, 3 京都御所

Pontocho District

Address: 146 Umenokichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8012, Japan

Higashiyama District

Address: 1-chōme-13-24 Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0831, Japan

Ginkakuji Temple

Address: Ginkakuji Temple(Silver Pavilion), Jōdoji Ishibashichō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8406, Japan

Nanzenji Temple

Address: 86 Nanzenji Fukuchichō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8435, Japan

Tofukuji Temple

Address: 15-chōme-778 Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0981, Japan

Toji Temple

Address: 1 Kujōchō, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8473, Japan

Golden Pavilion

Address: 1 Kinkakujichō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan

Ninnaji Temple

Address: 33 Omuroōuchi, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8092, Japan

Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Address: Shugakuin Shimo Rikyu, 1-5 Shūgakuin Yabusoe, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8052, Japan

Kifune Shrine

Address: 180 Kuramakibunechō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1112, Japan

Ryoanji Temple

Address: 13 Ryōanji Goryōnoshitachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8001, Japan

Arashiyama

Address: Nonomiya Children's Park, 20 Saganonomiyachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8393, Japan

Katsura Imperial Villa

Address: 1-1 Katsuramisono, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, 615-8014, Japan

Daikakuji

Address: 4 Sagaōsawachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8411, Japan

Tenryuji

Address: 68 Sagatenryūji Susukinobabachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8385, Japan

Yoshiminedera

Address: Yoshiminedera, Ōharano Oshiochō, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, 610-1133, Japan

Togetsukyo Bridge

Address: Togetsukyō Bridge, 1-5 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8384, Japan

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Address: Nonomiya Children's Park, 20 Saganonomiyachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8393, Japan

Okochi Sanso

Address: 8-3 Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan

Jojakkoji Temple

Address: 3 Sagaogurayama Ogurachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8397, Japan

Nisonin Temple

Address: 27 Saganisonin Monzen Chōjinchō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8425, Japan

Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple

Address: 17番地 Sagatoriimoto Adashinochō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8436, Japan

Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple

Address: Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple, 2-5 Sagatoriimoto Fukatanichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8439, Japan

Byodoin Temple

Address: Renge-116 Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan

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