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Kyoto: Japanese Gardens Private Customizable Tour

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Activity provider:JGA Inc.
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Private tour

Kyoto: Japanese Gardens Private Customizable Tour

Activity provider:JGA Inc.
4.6  / 5
9 reviews

From $142.62 per person

Explore the best of Japanese Zen gardens in Kyoto with a private guide. Enjoy the full freedom and flexibility of customizing your own 6-hour itinerary.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Japanese
Pickup included
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby or a train station. Be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the most popular Zen gardens in Kyoto on a private walking tour
  • Learn fascinating insights about Zen gardens in Kyoto from your licensed guide
  • Customize your route or let your guide take care of the itinerary planning
Full description
Explore the many gardens of Kyoto on this customizable tour with a private guide. Let the guide know what special requests you have for the day and they will tailor your itinerary accordingly.  Visit various styled gardens and experience traditional Japanese spirits which are represented in plants, rocks, and the entire design. Relax at both, artistic landscape gardens with seasonal plants and dry landscape gardens at Zen temples. Learn about the meaning and the history of the gardens from your knowledgeable guide. Most popular places to visit for this tour: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Kinkakuji Temple Ginkakuji Temple Ryoanji Temple Honen-in Nanzenji Temple Tofuku-ji Temple Kyoto Imperial Palace Shugakuin Imperial Villa Daitoku-ji Temple Kokedera Suzumusidera Katsura Imperial Villa Kyoto Botanical Garden
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  • Private tour
  • Licensed guide
  • Pickup from your accommodation or train station on foot
  • Food and drinks
  • Any entrance fees
  • Transportation to/from meeting point
  • Transportation cost during the tour

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  • This tour is not confirmed until your guide contacts you regarding your tour. Most guides will contact you within 7 days. In the unfortunate case that a guide is unavailable, the activity provider will contact you to inform you that a guide has yet to accept your tour. They will continue to send weekly updates and search for a guide until 24 hours before your tour.
  • This activity will take place rain or shine.
  • The activity provider will communicate with you via email prior to the activity to confirm the logistics of your tour.
  • This tour will be conducted by public transportation or taxi, depending on your preference. You can ask your guide about the best mode of transportation and the costs at the beginning of the tour.

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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesJune 1, 2023 – Verified booking
The perfect tour of Kyoto! Kazz arranged a custom itinerary that allowed us to efficiently see all of the places on our wishlist in 6-7 hours which was ideal for our timing. He met us at our hotel and even arranged a reservation for us at a great lunch spot near Arashiyama bamboo forest. At each destination, Kazz’s immense knowledge helped us immerse in the local history and culture.
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