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Experience the ultimate comfort of a private tour in a luxury Toyota Alphard. Unlike crowded bus tours, it provides a premium, personalized journey tailored to your group’s pace. Step into your spacious, high-end Alphard with an expert tour guide and travel seamlessly from Osaka to Kyoto. Your private vehicle ensures a smooth and relaxing ride between Kyoto’s three most iconic landmarks. Wander through the soaring Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, marvel at the golden reflection of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), and hike through the mesmerizing red gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine. This is a private day trip designed to transport you into the heart of Japan’s timeless beauty with elegance and ease.
Arrive at Togetsukyo bridge, and enjoy the scenery and natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and river valley. Cross Togetsukyo bridge and walk through the town of Arashiyama, and head towards Arashiyama Bamboo forest.
This area has been culturally significant for over 1000 years. The bamboo cultivated by the nobles of the Heian era still remains. Walk through and enjoy the beauty of the bamboo forest.
Walk around the town of Arashiyama and enjoy your lunch break in the area. Enjoy some local cuisine, or grab a bite from one of the food stalls in the area. You can also shop for souvenirs for you and your family. This area offers various souvenirs great for everyone.
Depart Arashiyama on board our private vehicle and drive 25 minutes to the beautiful and iconic Golden Pavilion, also known as Kinkakuji Temple. Both the pavilion and its surrounding garden were designed to be a paradise on earth. It’s beauty alone has inspired whole branches of Japanese arts and culture.
Depart Arashiyama, and drive 50 minutes to the amazing Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, founded over 1300 years ago for the god Inari Okami, who exists in the peaks of Mt. Inari. The red gates are donated by worshipers who have had their prayers answered by the shrine.
A staff member wearing a red logo jacket or a red or navy logo polo shirt will greet you.
Luxury Kyoto Private Alphard Tour Arashiyama Kinkaku-ji Inari lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $930 per person for this Osaka experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
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The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Physical Activity: This tour involves a significant amount of walking, including stairs and inclines at each destination. It is not recommended for travelers with limited mobility or those who find long-distance walking difficult.
The guide and the captain were so friendly and the tour course was the best! In the middle of the free lunch time and raccoon recommendations were also very helpful. I'd like to see this guide again on my next trip.
Thank you for your kind words! We’d love to welcome you again on your next trip. Hope to see you soon!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Kyoto Private Alphard Tour Arashiyama Kinkaku-ji Inari | 7–8 hours | 5.0 (1) | $930 | |
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