Byodo-in Temple: Kyoto's Iconic UNESCO Heritage Site

Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion d...

• Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
• Kiyomizu-dera Temple
• Nijo Castle
• Gion
• Nishiki Market Shopping District
• Kyoto Imperial Palace
• Pontocho
• Ginkakuji Temple
• Nanzenji Suirokaku
• Tofuku-ji Temple
• Toji
• Kinkakuji Temple
• Ninna-ji Temple
• Shugakuin Imperial Villa
• Kurama-dera
• Ryoan-ji Temple
• Arashiyama
• Katsura Imperial Villa
• Daikaku-ji Temple
• Tenryu-ji Temple
• Yoshimine-dera
• Togetsukyo Bridge
• Bamboo Forest Street
• Okochi Sanso Garden
• Jojakkoji Temple
• Nisonin
• Gio-ji Temple
• Adashino Nembetsu-ji Temple
• Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
• Daitoku-ji Temple
• Myoshinji Temple
• Eikando Zenrinji Temple
• Sanjusangendo Temple
• Kennin-ji Temple
• Byodoin Temple

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Wheelchair accessible, Pick up & Drop Off is on foot, This is a walking tour, Please reserve at least 2 weeks in advance

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion d...

• Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
• Nijo Castle
• Gion
• Nishiki Market Shopping District
• Kiyomizu-dera Temple
• Kyoto Imperial Palace
• Pontocho
• Ginkakuji Temple
• Nanzenji Suirokaku
• Tofuku-ji Temple
• Toji
• Kinkakuji Temple
• Ninna-ji Temple
• Shugakuin Imperial Villa
• Kibune River
• Kurama-dera
• Ryoan-ji Temple
• Arashiyama
• Katsura Imperial Villa
• Daikaku-ji Temple
• Tenryu-ji Temple
• Yoshimine-dera
• Togetsukyo Bridge
• Bamboo Forest Street
• Okochi Sanso Garden
• Tenryu-ji Temple
• Jojakkoji Temple
• Nisonin
• Gioji Temple
• Adashino Nembetsu-ji Temple
• Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
• Katsura Imperial Villa
• Shugakuin Imperial Villa
• Kennin-ji Temple
• Byodoin Temple
• Sanjusangendo Temple

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Ran by @guidemejapan on Instagram. Please check our Instagram for visual examples of our wonderful guides! Start your morning with the magic of Kyoto—before the crowds arrive. This small-group tour (max 8 people) takes you on a peaceful journey through Fushimi Inari’s famous thousand torii gates, t...

• Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
• Byodoin Temple
• Ujigami Shrine

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Journey into the "Otherworldly" landscapes of Kyoto’s hidden tea country. This private tour takes you to Wazuka, the magical village supplying the finest Uji Matcha Highlights: Magical Views Year-Round: Marvel at the famous "Green tea fields reaching to the sky." The manicured, geometric evergreen...

• Byodoin Temple
• Ishitera Tea Plantation
• Ujitawara-cho
• Shoju-in

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please note that the itinerary may change due to unforeseen circumstances such as unexpected closures, road conditions, or crowd levels. Special seasonal courses (e.g., cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, autumn leaves) may also be offered during specific seasons, Short distance walk and stairs is needed

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Make your Instagram followers envious as you explore Kyoto on a customizable day trip to its most recognizable hotspots! Kyoto is synonymous with Old Japan, and it is indeed where you’ll be able to find many picture opportunities. You are going to check out the places with the best Kyoto aesthetic ...

• Togetsukyo Bridge
• Bamboo Forest Street
• Kiyomizudera Temple
• Yasaka Shrine
• Gion
• Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
• Kennin-ji Temple
• Byodoin Temple

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Step into the heart of Japan’s heritage with a journey through Kyoto and Nara, where centuries-old traditions meet breathtaking natural beauty. This experience is designed for those who want to witness Japan’s most iconic landmarks while discovering the hidden stories behind them. The Golden & Red ...

• Kiyomizu-dera Temple
• Kinkakuji Temple
• Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
• Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
• Nishiki Market Shopping District
• Byodoin Temple
• Todai-ji Temple
• Nara Park
• Hokan-ji Temple
• Togetsukyo Bridge
• Uji

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traditional and historical Japanese gardens are best sites to see Japanese aesthetics. Both artistic landscape gardens with seasonal plants and dry landscape gardens at Zen temples help you get relaxed for meditation. Visiting various styled gardens and experiencing traditional Japanese spirits whic...

• Kinkakuji Temple
• Ginkakuji Temple
• Honen-in
• Nanzenji Suirokaku
• Tofuku-ji Temple
• Kyoto Imperial Palace
• Shugakuin Imperial Villa
• Ryoan-ji Temple
• Taizo-in
• Daitoku-ji Temple
• Katsura Imperial Villa
• Togetsukyo Bridge
• Bamboo Forest Street
• Okochi Sanso Garden
• Gio-ji Temple
• Kyoto Botanical Garden
• Kennin-ji Temple
• Byodoin Temple

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Discover Nara and Uji in a day, with deer encounters, Byodo-in Temple, Uji’s matcha culture, and a relaxing soak in a natural hot spring. Feed friendly deer in Nara Park, home to Todaiji Temple’s 15m Great Buddha and Kasuga Taisha Shrine with its lantern-lined forest paths. Explore Uji, Japan’s ...

THE tour for a local's experience of Kyoto’s best food! Our nationally-licensed and experienced English-speaking guides will help you find the best eats while learning about Kyoto. Kyoto’s dishes have little flashes of flavor that will surprise you from Tofu skin hot pots to eel rice bowls, and buc...

• Nishiki Market Shopping District
• Gion
• The Site of Kitaza
• Pontocho
• Kennin-ji Temple
• Byodoin Temple
• Kyoto Imperial Palace
• Nijo Castle
• Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
• Tenryuji Temple
• Kiyomizu-dera Temple
• Sanjusangendo Temple

• Specialized infant seats are available, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This private and customizable tour for Kyoto city (in Kyoto Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace. Discover 4-5 attractions in Kyoto City at your own pa...

• Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
• Kiyomizu-dera Temple
• Kinkakuji Temple
• Byodoin Temple
• Kitasuisan Bridge

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Moderate Cancellation Policy:, We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event, We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event, We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event, PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:, After your booking, you will receive a link to the Kyoto Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Kyoto Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date, Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences, If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable, Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today, Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking), Custom Itinerary:, Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour, How far in advance should I book?, Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund, What if I'm late?, We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time, Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help, Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled, Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions, Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.