Private Tour

Kyoto Day Trip from Tokyo by Bullet Train Private Guided Tour

Overview

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore Kyoto’s iconic sights in a seamless one-day trip from Tokyo. Your guide travels with you on the Shinkansen (Japan’s famous bullet train), ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience from start to finish. Visit beautiful landmarks such as Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera, and enjoy the flexibility to customize your itinerary to match your interests. With deep cultural knowledge and efficient navigation, your guide helps you make the most of your limited time.

This private tour is ideal for families, couples, small groups, and solo travelers. One-way travel options are available for guests continuing onward from Kyoto, and Shinkansen seat upgrades can be arranged for added comfort. Photo-worthy spots are thoughtfully selected, and your guide can take photos for you using your smartphone or camera. Multilingual support is available for a more comfortable and personalized journey.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba

We are going to Tokyo Station from your hotel in Tokyo to take the Shinkansen bullet train.

3 hours • Admission Included

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

We start with the famous red torii gates. It’s one of the most iconic places in Japan and very beautiful for a morning walk.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Multilingual guide (English, French, Italian, Arabic)

Public transportation in Kyoto

Temple admission fees for Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera

Round-trip Shinkansen (bullet train) tickets between Tokyo and Kyoto

Hotel pick up

Lunch is not included, as we give travelers the flexibility to enjoy Kyoto’s wide variety of local dining options according to their taste and budget. Approx. ¥1,500–¥3,000 per person.

Personal expenses

Admission fees for Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera are included. Any additional admission fees for customized itineraries are not included.

Taxi fares are not included and depend on distance if travelers choose to use a taxi.

Options

One-way from Tokyo to Kyoto

One-way Ticket Option: This option includes one-way Shinkansen travel from Tokyo to Kyoto. Return transportation to Tokyo is not included.
Pickup included

Upgrade Seats

Upgrade Seats: Green Car: Upgrade your round-trip Shinkansen seats to Green Car for a more spacious and comfortable journey between Tokyo and Kyoto.
Pickup included

One-way (Upgrade seat)

Green Car (Up Grade Seat): Upgrade your one-way Shinkansen seat to Green Car for a more spacious and comfortable journey from Tokyo to Kyoto.
Pickup included