KYOTO HISTORY TOURS
The 8 best kyoto history tours you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Explore Kyoto’s Gion on a two-hour walking tour covering geisha culture, shrines, old townhouses, quiet lanes, and local dining tips.
“It was one of the Best cultural tour experiences we’ve ever had.. Both Kenta and Ukyo were very knowledgeable and shared every detail about history and gave us recommendations on restaurants as well. Highly recommended!!”
Visit Nara temples, meet its famous deer, explore Byodoin, and make Uji matcha on this well-organized Kyoto coach tour.
“Mai was an excellent professional tour guide. She explained well the places we visited and when we were traveling on the bus between sights she engaged us by helping us learn words and how to count in Japanese.”
See Kyoto’s top temples, shrines, and bamboo forest by e-bike on a small-group tour with local guides, lunch, and practical cultural insight.
“We had a wonderful day riding through the back streets of Kyoto and visiting some of its beautiful shrines and temples. Our guide, Pohan, was extremely informative, interesting and friendly and made the day very enjoyable for our family. The bikes were all in great working order. Would highly recommend Pohan and Memory Bike Tours!”
Explore Kyoto’s Gion on a two-hour evening walk with shrines, old townhouses, geisha culture, quiet lanes, and useful local tips.
“was a nice tour. our guide was sweet and informative. we did the evening tour and the areas we visited were empty. Great introduction into the city.”
Review of Kyoto’s private historical walking tour, with Yasaka Shrine, Entoku-in, Yasaka Pagoda, and Kiyomizu-dera.
“It was a wonderful experience and she explained the history of Japan well. I highly recommend it”
Review of Kyoto’s four-hour Higashiyama walk, covering Fushimi Inari, Gion, Kodaiji, and Kiyomizu-dera with a small group guide.
“Damian was very knowledgeable about Japanese history so we learned many new facts. He showed us several small shrines that were literally off the path. He was very accommodating in adjusting the tour since it was very hot and humid and I became tired from all the steps and hills.”
Review of a private Kobe and Himeji day tour from Kyoto or Osaka, with castle views, Kobe beef, gardens, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“The driver was late and the vehicle was not in a good condition. The site says that the tour is customizable, which we found difficult to do with our guide. The guide did not share any insights or really talk to us, just dropped us at each stop which was disappointing and not what was expected”
See Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Tenryu-ji early with a small English-speaking group and local tips.
“Our family of 4 had a great time with guide Vincent. He was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I was nervous about finding my way to these spots myself, and wanted to understand the history and culture of the places we were looking at - so this experience was perfect! Thank you Vincent!”
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