
Discover the best of Kyoto to be enjoyed by the whole family on an experience tailored to you by a host who knows what the kids will love to explore
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
You could ring the bells at the interactive Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Eastern Kyoto, check out the view from Yasaka Pagoda less than one mile away, or head a little further north and explore the Botanical Gardens while the young ones zip down the playground slide.
Nature lovers may choose to head 30 minutes out of central Kyoto to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where forest walks and a visit to Iwatayama Monkey Park are sure to keep the whole family entertained. Hungry? Your local insider will be happy to scope out the best family-friendly restaurants in the district – and decipher the kids’ menus. When it’s time for dessert, keep sweet teeth happy with Kyoto’s famous melonpan ice cream or funky-flavored shaved ice - why not try the bamboo?
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I highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide Ian was terrific! Friendly, knowledgeable and generous - we went to lots of incredible spots, temples and gardens. Then Ian took us to authentic restaurants and eateries, including one where we ate the best ramen of our lives! We started the day in beautiful Higashiyama and made our way through the old railway lined with cherry blossoms in Keage. It was truly magical! We visited Heian Shrine and the peaceful royal garden, enjoyed tea by the water and saw the two sacred trees - cherry and tangerine. After that we walked to Nanzen-ji Temple, passed the canal museum and took a cozy break at Shinpukan - with coffee and mochi. In the afternoon we wandered through Gino and Hanami Koji, passed the Yasaka Pagoda, visited the Love Shrine and ended at Pontocho Street. Ian was amazing and gave our whole family a remarkable experience - it was our favorite day of the trip!!
Show moreJose was our tour guide and the custom itinerary was perfect. He met us at our hotel and took an easy walk around to multiple areas. He was. very knowledgeable and showed us all the intricate things we would never have looked for. excellent tour and good pace. He took us to a few local food places that had awesome food and was not flooded with tourists. highly recommend this tour as they will customize it for whatever you want to see.
Show moreJose was very knowledgeable of each place we went and pointed out even the smallest details. We love history and nature and we asked a lot of questions. If he didn't know which was not often he looked it up quickly. He was a great conversationalist and interacted with our kids which was awesome. Very personable experience that we won't forget.
Show moreWonderful tour guide in a beautiful city!! Cherry blossoms, snacks, sites, culture, history, pictures and more..
Show moreHighly recommend Ada!!!!
Show moreWe had a wonderful time touring with Nisa and would highly recommend her!
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