Description
Experience the best of Kyoto and Nara on an exclusive private guided tour designed entirely around your interests. Travel comfortably by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide and enjoy a smooth, stress-free day exploring Japan’s most iconic cultural sites.
In Kyoto, visit world-famous landmarks such as Fushimi Inari Taisha with its thousands of torii gates, the scenic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, the golden beauty of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and historic Gion. Your guide will share insights into Kyoto’s rich history, traditions, and hidden stories along the way.
Continue to Nara, Japan’s first permanent capital, and explore Nara Park, home to the famous free-roaming deer. Visit Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing the Great Buddha, and discover other cultural treasures such as Kasuga Taisha.
This fully customizable private tour allows you to choose the pace, attractions, and stops that suit your group. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, and Nara, making this an ideal option for families, couples, and small groups seeking a personalized and comfortable sightseeing experience
What to bring
- Jacket
- Breathable clothing
Know before you go
- Shirakawa-go is a world heritage site
- The tour is private and customized
- Travel at your own pace
Highlights
- Meet friendly deer at Nara Park and see Todai-ji’s Great Buddha
- Visit Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, and the Golden Pavilion
- Enjoy a personalized experience with an English-speaking driver-guide
- Travel comfortably by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide
- Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off from Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, or Nara






