Join the Early Bird Experience and beat the crowds!

We take you to the top three sightseeing spots in Kyoto while the rest of the city is still waking up! Let us put each place in context and teach you more about local customs and history while we enjoy a beautiful morning together. See all the highlights of Kyoto comfortably with your knowledgable and friendly guide. 

See the thousands of red gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine

  • See the beauty of Fushimi Inari, the #1 sightseeing destination in Japan with it's thousands of red gates.
  • Get those epic photos of the tunnel of gates with no other people around!
  • Learn about the Shinto faith and it's importance to Japanese culture and identity​

Visit the amazing Kiyomizu Temple 

  • Visit the most famous temple in Japan and UNESCO World Heritage, Kiyomizu dera Temple before the busses unload
  • See the expansive view of Kyoto as the city starts to come alive
  • Learn about buddhism and it's role in shaping the culture of Japan 
  • See the famous Jishu Love Shrine and pray for success in your love life!

Walk through the quiet streets

  • Walk through the preserved district of Sannenzaka
  • Enjoy the charm of the cobble stone streets without the crowds
  • See the beautiful Yasaka Pagoda
  • Stop for a coffee at a local famous cafe

Experience the breathtaking Saga Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

  • Make our way across town to the beautiful district of Arashiyama
  • Visit the UNESCO Tenryu-ji Zen temple and marvel in the beauty of it's amazing garden
  • Stroll through the world famous Saga Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
  • See the top three sites in Kyoto before most people finish their breakfast! 
daily tours at 6am *later in winter months
12,000 yen per person *kids half price
( 15,000 in cherry blossom season Mar 23-Apr 7)
train, taxi fares and temple entrance included
We meet you at in front of JR INARI Station
​max of eight guests so we can comfortably make our way around town
MAKE IT A PRIVATE TOUR for just 3,500 yen extra per person ​
NOTE: During the cherry blossom season (March 23rd to April 7th) we have a special Early Bird Cherry Blossom Tour for the same price. For those wishing to join the original Early Bird tour during that peak season, there will be an increase in cost of 3,000 per person. 

​We are a small company and we book up quickly.

So, book today to guarantee your place and enjoy an experience you'll never forget!