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Kyoto Tour by Car from Kyoto Osaka Kobe

14 Reviews 4.79 out of 5 stars Based on 14 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 93% of reviewers | Kyoto, Japan
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8 to 10 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Kyoto is an old capital of Japan. Kyoto had been the capital of Japan for more than 1, 000 years until 1868. Kyoto is exactly the center of Japanese history and traditional culture. There are a lot of scenic and historic sites including 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kyoto and its vicinity.
I'm a licensed English tour guide and a professional driver. I will guide you around Kyoto by car. You can make a tour of Kyoto at your own pace in air conditioned comfort. My Kyoto tour is very flexible.

What's Included

  • Guiding fee, the cost of car, gasoline
  • Parking fees, expressway fees, lunch for you and me, admission fees
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All hotels and stations in Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, and Nara

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Tenryu-ji Temple

You can see the beautiful garden of the temple. If you like, you can enter the building of the temple.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kinkakuji Temple

You can see the golden pavilion in the garden of this temple.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Nijo Castle

You can enter the palace of the castle and see a lot of artistic works in the palace.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

You can see some beautiful buildings of the temple, and have a panoramic view from the veranda of the temple.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

You can go through a tunnel of a lot of orange colored torii gates.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kyoto Tour by Car from Kyoto Osaka Kobe?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (JST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Guiding fee, the cost of car, gasoline
  • Parking fees, expressway fees, lunch for you and me, admission fees

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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