Kyoto: Private Full-Day Early Riser Platinum Walking Tour

Discover the cultural highlights of Kyoto on a private full-day tour. Visit the Kinkaku-ji Temple, the Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Nishiki Market, and more.
Explore the cultural highlights of Kyoto on a private full-day tour. Visit the Golden Pavilion of Kinkakuji Temple, the red torii gates at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, the bamboo forest, and more.

Start your day early to beat the crowds and the summer heat.

Setting out from Kyoto station you will first visit the rows of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine. The gates were offered by worshippers in appreciation of the good fortune they received from the deity here. Learn all about Japan's ancient religion, Shintoism. Look for the many fox statues throughout the shrine grounds and find out about their significance.

Move through the city like a local using public transportation to reach the famous bamboo forest with its subtle hues of green and the soothing sound of the trunk and leaves in the gentle breeze. This area was open only to the aristocracy in earlier times to enjoy the cooler weather in the hot Kyoto summer.

Next visit the Golden Pavilion of Kinkakuji Temple. The gilded building reflected in the pond in front of it is a sight to behold. The well-kept garden is designed in a way to incorporate the hills in the background to add depth to it. Build first as a villa for the shogun at the time it was turned into a Zen temple after his death.

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine with its imposing gate and buildings where students come to pray for successful examinations is the next stop. Built in 945 by the emperor of the time it enshrines an aristocratic politician and intellectual who was unjustly banned out of Kyoto.

Explore the nearby Kamishichiken geisha district, much smaller than Gion but with a quiet atmosphere.

Finally, visit Nishiki Market, where there is time for shopping and trying all kinds of local street food.

The tour ends back at Kyoto station.

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