Kyoto Tours & Trip Packages

Kyoto Tours & Trips

183 Kyoto trips. Tours from 61 tour companies. 502 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Japan Explorer School Tour
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Kyoto, Mount Fuji, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Experience the fusion of ancient and modern worlds
  • Explore Tokyo’s famous temples and sights, including a cruise of the Sumida River
  • Discover historic and cultural Kyoto with its magnificent temples
  • Enjoy the great view of the Giant Tori Gate in Miyajima Island
  • Explore modern Osaka Castle and the city’s other unique sights

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

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Best of Japan
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Champs-Élysées, Hakone, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Kyoto, Mount Fuji, Nara, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo
  • Admire the Imperial Palace Plaza, a clutch of gardens
  • Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi
  • Enjoy sightseeing tour of Kyoto’s highlights

Themes

Cultural, Religious

What travelers are saying

"We just concluded another private tour with Ritz. Once again Lilian worked with us to create a spectacular, personalized, three week, tour of Southeast Asia. The service, resorts and excursions were thoughtful, diverse and top notch-as we requested. And for us it was effortless. She anticipated all of our needs with the grace of an experienced travel agent. We have traveled with other luxury travel brands and Ritz Tours has surpassed them all in value and service. I highly recommend Ritz Tours to new and experienced travelers."

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Inside Japan Cultural Tour
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5/5 Excellent
4 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Experience walking Tour of Osaka
  • Walk through main areas of the city and through the Yasaka Shrine
  • Tour to the famous Fushimi-Inari Shrine, this shrine is famous for its thousands of red torii gates
  • Explore Tokyo
  • Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine, ‘cause you can’t leave Tokyo without visiting this spectacular Shinto Shrine next to the Yoyogi Park.

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I didn’t know what to expect on a group trip, but this ended up being one of the best vacations we’ve ever been on! Being an intense planner, I had a hard time giving the reins away, but it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Annie truly found the best of the best in Italy! We felt like we were on a luxury, private vacation that was perfectly customized for us! The tours, the food, the accommodations, while booked for the group, truly felt personalized, making the experience absolutely magical and so much fun! Not to mention, it was a huge value! Being in finance, I 'ran the number'. For accommodations, daily transportation, daily meals, and excursions, I thought the cost made sense. What I didn't factor in was the intimate experience. We ate amazing meals in local's private homes! Our tours were limited to our group and we we're shuffled into tour buses but privately chartered luxury vans to travel between destinations. It's hard to vacation without these amenities these days, I hope The Table Less Traveled continues to offer a new tour yearly, or else my vacations will be limited. :)"

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Essential Japan with Rural Shirakawa-go
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By Odynovo
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Hakone, Kyoto, Meiji Shrine, Shirakawa, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Visit Tokyo's major attractions like Meiji Shrine and Senso-ji Temple
  • Discover the charm of Hakone on a join-in bus tour
  • Admire the traditional village of Shirakawa-go filled with gassho-zukuri farmhouses
  • Explore Kyoto's highlights including the Nijo Castle and Fushimi Inari Shrine

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"I cannot say enough good things about Odynovo, both on the coordination end (we worked with Laura Li, who was fantastic!) to the on-site people (shout out to our airport contact in Cairo Hassan, our skilled driver Ahmed, our fun Cairo guide Mai, and our knowledgable Aswan/Luxor guide Hazem - BEST crew EVER!!!) who make your trip a seamless, safe, exciting, educational, and all-around transformative life highlight. This experience was seriously a bucket-list one for my husband and me, and I can NOT emphasize enough how important the Odynovo team was to making Egypt an infinitely easier context to navigate. If you've watched travel vloggers and social media influencers attempt to navigate Egypt on their own and complain about a negative experience, fear not - if you go with Odynovo, every. single. thing. will be taken care of. There is NOTHING to worry about, and the experience was entirely positive. The people, the food, the culture, the historical sites and stories - with Odynovo taking care of all the logistical details, these are the only things you need to focus on. I am full of gratitude for the experience I had in Egypt, and I credit Odynovo for it. I will absolutely use them in the future for other destinations, and I urge you to do the same. I know my Egypt experience would not have been nearly the same had I not gone with Odynovo. Check out our adventure here: https://youtu.be/vMlAmVk7vBY Also, a passionate recommendation from my experience: DEFINITELY make the trip to Abu Simbel!! It was a major highlight (we went in a private car that left Aswan around 9am since we'd flown in from Cairo that morning). We stopped at the High Dam first, so by the time we arrived at Abu Simbel, the tour busses were on their way back to Aswan, and we had the whole of the site almost entirely to ourselves. It was one of the most awe-inspiring moments of my life. Do it. Stay the night in Abu Simbel if you can in order to avoid the crowds. It was amazing. ✨"

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Japan Highlights Tour
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By China Highlights
Local Expert
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Enhance your culinary expertise by participating in a genuine sushi-making experience.
  • Enjoy Hakone's picturesque scenery from various perspectives.
  • Experience total peace at a traditional Japanese ryokan and onsen in scenic Hakone.
  • Understand Japan more deeply by visiting Kyoto's World Heritage Sites.
  • Adorn yourself in a traditional Japanese kimono, and immerse yourself in the authentic charm of Kyoto.
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I've just returned from my trip to China, a week ago. I've seen many-many interesting places of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. But most of all i liked my 2-days trip to Longshen villages with my guide Frank from chinahighlights. The day before our trip has started, in Guilin, Frank met me in hotel and told about our journey. Next 2 days we visited traditional ancient chinese villages (the biggest from them are Ping'an and Dazhai), walking around them, saw the rice-terraces landscape (it was really unbelievable). Also we had a hiking between villages, and stayed at night at ZhongLiu village. I haven't seen any tourists in this village, even chinese tourists. It was fantastic cause we've seen real chinese life of local people, including, for example, planting vegetables, collecting tea). Very quiet, fresh air, natural food. Yes, in this village almost no shops, no souvenirs, but you dont need them. All around you a hundred times better. I advice all, who wants to see real chinese life, visit this place, especially this village, stay at night there. Thanks very much to my guide Frank and chinahighlights for this trip!"

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Simply Japan
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Hakone, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Mount Fuji, Nijo Castle, Osaka, Takayama, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Experience the buzz of modern Tokyo and ancient Kyoto's temples, shrines and Zen gardens
  • Meet the snow monkeys and spend a night in temple lodgings, joining the monks for morning prayers
  • Explore the samurai district of Kanazawa and try Japan's best sake at Takayama

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"This tour was virtually perfect, due largely to the curating skill, personality, regional knowledge & appreciation, dining choices, guiding & FUN capability of our marvelous guide Rocio! And of course, the eye-popping scenery of the western Algarve, Portugal!"

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Japan Highlights 10 Day Tour
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5/5 Excellent
17 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Takayama, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Famous Tokyo Districts (Shinjuku, Harajuku, Akihabara), Sushi Making Class, Mt Fuji Viewing, Sake Tasting, Gion Walking Tour, Kendo Class, Fushimi-Inari Red Torii Gates, Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, Overnight Temple Stay, Osaka Food Tour

What travelers are saying

"Our tour with Mike was incredible. The itinerary allowed us to see some truly incredible sights of Japan and really absorb the culture. Mike did an awesome job guiding us around and being a friend to us while we were here. No doubt I will be biking another tour with him in the future"

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Cycling in Japan
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Kyoto, Takayama, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Cycle rural roads through peaceful Japanese countryside
  • Discover temples, Zen gardens and geisha districts in Kyoto
  • Ride along the picturesque shores of the Noto Peninsula
  • Stay in authentic guesthouses and bathe in hot springs
  • Visit the Unesco-listed historic village of Shirakawa-go

Themes

Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Historical Japan from Osaka to Tokyo
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By Odynovo
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Hakone, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo, Tokyo Tower

Highlights

  • Overnight in Miyajima Island with a chance to see Itsukushima Shrine in the evening
  • Explore Kyoto's highlights including the Nijo Castle and Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • Discover the charm of Hakone at your own pace with Hakone Free Pass
  • Experience artistic tea ceremony in Tokyo's teahouse

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I cannot say enough good things about Odynovo, both on the coordination end (we worked with Laura Li, who was fantastic!) to the on-site people (shout out to our airport contact in Cairo Hassan, our skilled driver Ahmed, our fun Cairo guide Mai, and our knowledgable Aswan/Luxor guide Hazem - BEST crew EVER!!!) who make your trip a seamless, safe, exciting, educational, and all-around transformative life highlight. This experience was seriously a bucket-list one for my husband and me, and I can NOT emphasize enough how important the Odynovo team was to making Egypt an infinitely easier context to navigate. If you've watched travel vloggers and social media influencers attempt to navigate Egypt on their own and complain about a negative experience, fear not - if you go with Odynovo, every. single. thing. will be taken care of. There is NOTHING to worry about, and the experience was entirely positive. The people, the food, the culture, the historical sites and stories - with Odynovo taking care of all the logistical details, these are the only things you need to focus on. I am full of gratitude for the experience I had in Egypt, and I credit Odynovo for it. I will absolutely use them in the future for other destinations, and I urge you to do the same. I know my Egypt experience would not have been nearly the same had I not gone with Odynovo. Check out our adventure here: https://youtu.be/vMlAmVk7vBY Also, a passionate recommendation from my experience: DEFINITELY make the trip to Abu Simbel!! It was a major highlight (we went in a private car that left Aswan around 9am since we'd flown in from Cairo that morning). We stopped at the High Dam first, so by the time we arrived at Abu Simbel, the tour busses were on their way back to Aswan, and we had the whole of the site almost entirely to ourselves. It was one of the most awe-inspiring moments of my life. Do it. Stay the night in Abu Simbel if you can in order to avoid the crowds. It was amazing. ✨"

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16-Day Japan and China Discovery Tour
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By China Highlights
Local Expert
Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Danang, Halong Bay , Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Shanghai, Tokyo, Xian

Highlights

  • Enter into the history of China and Japan by visiting UNESCO sites and discovering their hidden corners.
  • Taste the exotic savory flavors of East Asia.
  • Make your own terracotta warriors after finding out the secrets of the Terracotta Army.
  • Delight in the captivating panorama of Tokyo city from the heights of the renowned Sky Tree Tower.
  • Experience the breathtaking scenery of Hakone from multiple perspectives.
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I've just returned from my trip to China, a week ago. I've seen many-many interesting places of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. But most of all i liked my 2-days trip to Longshen villages with my guide Frank from chinahighlights. The day before our trip has started, in Guilin, Frank met me in hotel and told about our journey. Next 2 days we visited traditional ancient chinese villages (the biggest from them are Ping'an and Dazhai), walking around them, saw the rice-terraces landscape (it was really unbelievable). Also we had a hiking between villages, and stayed at night at ZhongLiu village. I haven't seen any tourists in this village, even chinese tourists. It was fantastic cause we've seen real chinese life of local people, including, for example, planting vegetables, collecting tea). Very quiet, fresh air, natural food. Yes, in this village almost no shops, no souvenirs, but you dont need them. All around you a hundred times better. I advice all, who wants to see real chinese life, visit this place, especially this village, stay at night there. Thanks very much to my guide Frank and chinahighlights for this trip!"

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Ancient & Modern Japan
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Hakone, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Nara, Takayama, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Spot geishas in the Gion district of Kyoto
  • Experience cherry blossom season or beautiful autumn colours
  • Take the incredible high-speed bullet train
  • Explore temples in Kyoto and discover futuristic Tokyo

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Kyoto Reviews & Ratings

4.8/5  Excellent
502  Reviews
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Sara

Mar 2024

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Simply Japan

excellent trip but you can uy cheaper if you wait til nearer the time and take a risk

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Robert

Feb 2024

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Simply Japan

Very good tour with a very good tour leader.

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