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Private Customisable Family Walking Tour of Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan · 4h · 1–6 people

Runs in English

  • Easy
  • Suitable for strollers and prams

This is a private tour. When you book a date, your group has the tour to itself. Nobody else can join.

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Kanpai Club

Osaka, Japan · Agency

Come as a guest, leave as a local. Explore the best parts of Japan that only the locals get.

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A fully private, family-friendly walking tour of Kyoto designed around your pace, interests and transport preferences. Every stop is optional and tailored to you.

Highlights

  • Fully private Kyoto walking tour designed around your family's pace and interests
  • Pre-trip consultation to customise the route, stops and transport for your group
  • Local English-speaking guide covering temples, gardens, markets and hidden neighbourhoods
  • Family-friendly pace with flexible rest breaks and stroller-aware planning
Kyoto is best explored at your own pace, especially with family. This fully private, customisable walking tour is built around your group: your guide will plan the route, timing and stops with you before you travel, then adapt the day to your family's energy, interests and walking pace. Before your trip we include a consultation to design your ideal itinerary. On the day, your private English-speaking local guide will meet you in central Kyoto, orient you to the neighbourhood and lead a flexible route using the stops below as a menu of options. Travel between stops can be on foot, by taxi or by public transport - just tell us your preference when booking. Everything is customised to your liking. The itinerary below is a sample framework only. Every location is optional, and your guide will adjust the order, duration and pace on the day. We can focus on temples and gardens, food and markets, anime and pop culture, nature, or a mix of everything. Families with children are very welcome. Let us know the ages of your children and any mobility needs, and we will tailor the route, rest breaks and activities accordingly. Strollers can be accommodated on most of the route, but some temple grounds and hillside paths have steps - we will plan around them. Dietary note: We can cater for guests with celiac disease, wheat allergy, or gluten sensitivity. Please tell us when booking so we can plan suitable food and drink options.

What's included

  • Pre-trip itinerary consultation to plan your custom route
  • Local neighbourhood orientation on the day
  • Private English-speaking local guide for your group

Not included

  • Food and drinks (you pay for your own meals, snacks and market tastings)
  • Temple, shrine and attraction admission fees
  • Transport between stops, including taxis, trains and buses
  • Personal shopping and souvenirs
  • Gratuities for your guide (optional)

What to bring

  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle, sun protection and a light rain jacket depending on the season. Bring cash or a transit card for any taxis, trains or buses, and cash

Know before you go

  • This is a private tour for your group only. The guide will confirm the final meeting point and itinerary with you before the tour. Some temples and shrines require removal of shoes and have uneven steps or gravel paths; please tell us about any accessibility needs when booking.

Meeting point: Kyoto Station (central exit)

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Cancellation policy: Free until 2 days before: Full refund if you cancel at least 2 days before the start. After that, no refund.

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Meet your private guide at Kyoto Station (optional)
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    Meet your English-speaking local guide at Kyoto Station, get oriented to the city and talk through the plan for the day. Prefer a different meeting point, such as your hotel lobby? Just ask - this is optional and fully customisable.

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    Fushimi Inari Taisha (optional)
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    Walk part of the famous torii gate route at a family-friendly pace. We can keep this short and avoid the steep upper trails, or skip it entirely if your family prefers a slower start. Everything will be customised to your liking.

  3. 3
    Tofuku-ji Temple (optional)
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    A calmer alternative or addition to the busier temple circuit, with garden views and space for children to stretch their legs. Optional and easily swapped for another stop.

  4. 4
    Kiyomizu-dera Temple (optional)
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    Explore the main hall and viewing platform, with plenty of photo stops. The approach involves hills and steps, so we will adjust the route for strollers or limited mobility. Optional.

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    Higashiyama Old Town & Sannenzaka (optional)
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    Wander the preserved streets of Higashiyama, browse family-friendly shops and pick up local snacks (food at your own expense). A flexible stop that works well with Kiyomizu-dera. Optional.

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    Gion & Shirakawa Canal (optional)
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    A gentle walk through Gion's historic streets and along the Shirakawa Canal. We will keep voices low and respect private lanes while learning about geiko and maiko culture. Optional.

  7. 7
    Nishiki Market (optional)
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    Sample Kyoto specialities, pick up snacks or sit down for a casual family meal (food and drinks at your own expense). We can tailor the market time around allergies and picky eaters. Optional.

  8. 8
    Nijo Castle or Kyoto Imperial Palace (optional)
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    Choose Nijo Castle's famous nightingale floors and gardens, or the open lawns and wide paths of the Imperial Palace - a good option for younger children who need space to run. Optional.

  9. 9
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji (optional)
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    A half-day extension or a full-day alternative. Walk the bamboo grove early, visit Tenryu-ji's garden and enjoy the riverbank. Transport to Arashiyama is at your own expense. Optional.

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    Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion (optional)
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    A short, easy loop around the golden pavilion and its reflecting pond. A good add-on for families who want a classic Kyoto photo. Admission is at your own expense. Optional.

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    Kyoto Railway Museum or Toei Kyoto Studio Park (optional)
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    A great choice for younger travellers: explore Japan's railway history at the Kyoto Railway Museum, or step into samurai and anime sets at Toei Kyoto Studio Park. Admission is at your own expense. Optional.

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    Your family's choice (optional)
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    This is your tour. Swap any stop, add a playground break, spend longer at a market or go deeper into a neighbourhood. Everything will be customised to your liking before and during the tour.

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18000 JPY / person
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