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Port Pickup Kobe to Kyoto Private Day Tour with Guide and Vehicle
Kita Ward
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This private day tour is designed for travelers arriving at Kobe Port by cruise ship who want to make the most of their day in the timeless city of Kyoto. Your government-licensed, English-speaking guide and private vehicle meet you right at Kobe Port (Naka Pier Cruise Terminal) or your nearby hotel, so there is no stress about trains, tickets, or navigation.
From the port you are driven comfortably to Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, about an hour away. With your guide you can choose from iconic highlights such as the golden Kinkaku-ji, the torii gates of Fushimi Inari, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, the hilltop Kiyomizu-dera, the geisha district of Gion, and the stalls of Nishiki Market.
Be...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'Itinerary' list
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itinerary
Meeting Points
Departure
Nakatottei Cruise Terminal
Meet your guide at Naka Pier Cruise Terminal, located in Kobe’s waterfront area near Meriken Park.
Please wait near the main entrance of the terminal at the scheduled meeting time, and your guide will meet you there.
Return
Port Pickup Kobe to Kyoto Private Day Tour with Guide and Vehicle
Kita Ward
About
This private day tour is designed for travelers arriving at Kobe Port by cruise ship who want to make the most of their day in the timeless city of Kyoto. Your government-licensed, English-speaking guide and private vehicle meet you right at Kobe Port (Naka Pier Cruise Terminal) or your nearby hotel, so there is no stress about trains, tickets, or navigation.
From the port you are driven comfortably to Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, about an hour away. With your guide you can choose from iconic highlights such as the golden Kinkaku-ji, the torii gates of Fushimi Inari, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, the hilltop Kiyomizu-dera, the geisha district of Gion, and the stalls of Nishiki Market.
Be...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'Itinerary' list
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itinerary
Meeting Points
Departure
Nakatottei Cruise Terminal
Meet your guide at Naka Pier Cruise Terminal, located in Kobe’s waterfront area near Meriken Park.
Please wait near the main entrance of the terminal at the scheduled meeting time, and your guide will meet you there.
Return
Itinerary
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Kinkaku-ji
Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, is one of Kyoto's most iconic Zen temples and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf, shimmering above a tranquil reflecting pond and beautifully landscaped strolling garden. Your guide will share its history as you take in this unforgettable view.
30 minutes
2
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of Inari, famous worldwide for its thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up the sacred Mount Inari. Walk beneath the iconic tunnels of gates with your guide and discover fox statues and atmospheric sub-shrines along the way.
40 minutes
3
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Stroll through the magical Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where towering green stalks sway overhead and filter the sunlight into a serene glow. Your guide leads you along the famous pathway in this scenic district on Kyoto's western edge, a favorite spot for photos and a peaceful nature walk.
30 minutes
4
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu-dera is a UNESCO World Heritage temple famous for its vast wooden stage that juts out over the hillside, offering sweeping views over Kyoto's greenery and skyline. Your guide walks you up the historic approach lined with shops and shares the legends of this beloved temple.
40 minutes
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Gion
Gion is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, lined with traditional wooden machiya townhouses, teahouses, and lantern-lit lanes. Stroll the atmospheric streets with your guide, soak up the old-Kyoto ambience, and perhaps glimpse a geiko or maiko on her way to an appointment.
30 minutes
6
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen,' Nishiki Market is a lively covered arcade packed with over a hundred stalls selling fresh seafood, pickles, sweets, tea, and local specialties. Browse and sample street snacks with your guide, who can explain the unfamiliar delicacies along the way.
30 minutes
7
Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site built by the Tokugawa shoguns, famous for its ornate Ninomaru Palace with 'nightingale' floors that chirp to warn of intruders, lavish painted screens, and elegant Japanese gardens. Your guide brings its samurai-era history to life.
40 minutes
8
Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, is a vibrant vermilion shrine at the eastern end of the Gion district. Famous for its main gate, lantern-lined halls, and lively festival atmosphere, it is a perfect spot to pause and soak up Kyoto's spiritual side with your guide.
