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Exploring Kyoto - (Rakusei) Northwest
- Duration8 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
About this activity
This tour is a tour using public transportation. Kyoto is known as exotic sightseeing places and numerous historic, quaint old monuments are seen all over the town. This tour covers part of Rakusei (Northwest district) and Central district. Visiting Rakusei , Tenryu-ji temple represents the Kitayama culture. Nijyo-jyo castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace in Rakuchu (Central district) are the cultural center during Heian, Momoyama and Edo periods.
See inclusions and excursions for what is included in the price of this tour.
What to expect
Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 Kyoto-Gyoen, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto Gyoen, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 602-0881, Japan
Kyoto Imperial Palace was partly open to public from July 26, 2016 and is held in high regard as a piece of Japan’s cultural heritage.
Tenryu-ji Temple
68 Saga Tenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 616-8385, Japan
Arashiyama changes its color from season to season and Sagano is a tranquil spot, beloved by emperors and nobles. Bamboo grove make you feel romantic and become a movie star.Match-making shrine called Nonomiya-shrine built in the midst of grove, may help you find a partner for life soon.
Nijo Castle
541 Nijo-jo-cho, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 604-8301, Japan
Tokugawa shogunate came to an end in this castle, Nijyo-jo castle in 1867 with the announcement of hand over the authority back to the Emperor by last Shogun, Tokugawa Yoshinobu.
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
Pickup starts about 10 minutes before the departure time.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations1
Hotels & residences1
- Hotel Okura KyotoKawaramachi Oike, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 604-0924, Japan
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kyoto
Redemption
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Escort Guiding Service
- Gratuity, Lunch for Guide
Not included
- Public Transportation Return Tickets between Hotel and tour destination
- Admission Tickets
- Souvenirs
- Food, Drinks, Snacks, Lunch & Dinner
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Traveler (0–99)
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
- Remove hats and sunglasses in front of main sanctuary in Shrines and Temples, not to take
- pictures where prohibited in Shrines, Temples
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Instant then manual
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Product code
- 104654P2
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- Date of birth
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
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Activity information provided by Viator, an authorized travel partner. Gateera does not operate this activity.