HISTORY TOURS IN KYOTO · Japan
Every trip has one free day too few. These 5 history tours in Kyoto justify the slot — priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
A 3-hour Kyoto Gion and Higashiyama walk with English guides, temple gates, traditional slopes, and Meiji Restoration context for $40.
“This was probably our best tour in Japan. The area is beautiful and the guide was so knowledgeable. It made the day so interesting and enjoyable. The area with all the temples and narrow paths is probably the nicest in Kyoto. I would highly recommend this tour and this tour guide”
Kyoto e-bike tour visiting Kitano Tenmangu, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama bamboo, Tenryu-ji in small groups. Bikes, tickets, water included.
“Great day out, an easy way to tick off the tourist sights and learn more about the history and the country. Thanks for a great time Jorge!”
A 2 hour private walking tour linking Yasaka Shrine, Entokuin Zen gardens, and Kiyomizu-dera, with clear context and hand-drawn visuals.
“We had an incredible experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and kind, and contextualised the temples for us. Thoroughly recommend!!”
Kyoto to Nara guided half-day tour with Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, deer time, and an included Japanese lunch for about $77.
“Emiko-san was a great guide, the transportaion, the lunch and the information provided is worth it. Half a day tour is good enough to see the temples and the deer.”
Ride Kyoto’s Zen temples and Gion lanes on a small-group bike tour with included bike, lunch, photos, and UNESCO-style history.
“Gids was prima, sprak goed engels en kon veel vertellen over de stad”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
