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Half Day Tours of Kyoto

Discover the beauty of Kyoto on one of our popular Walking Tours

See the very best of this lovely city along with an informative and cheerful guide to help you along your journey while you discover the amazing sights that city has on offer. We have tours running from the crack of dawn, to long after the kids have gone to bed. Get the most out of your limited time in Kyoto with Kyoto Fun Tours!

Amazing Arashiyama and the Bamboo Forest

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We meet at JR Saga-Arashiyama station and from there we take a short taxi ride to the Otagi Nembutsuji temple. This is a temple of healing and it's filled with thousands of delightful stone statues of "jizo" buddhas. After a stop here we walk through the charming preserved district streets until we reach the Arashiyama bamboo forest. From there we take you through the temple grounds of Tenryuji which is an incredible temple with a splendid zen garden. We conclude the tour in the village of Arashiyama. From here we can even help you reserve a ticket for the Romantic train and Hozu rapids boat journey to complete your day of adventure.​
daily from 9 am - 12 pm 
cost: Adults (16+) 9,800 yen, Kids (6-15) 6,800 yen
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Discover the Bountiful Nature of Eastern Kyoto

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We start the tour at the approach to Ginkakuji temple , aka the Silver Pavillion, a place steeped in history and one of the most beautiful gardens in all of Japan. After that, we stroll along the Path of Philosophy, a nature-filled path with charming sights along the way. This path leads us to Nanzen-ji, a grand temple with a turn-of-the-century aqueduct running through its grounds. Our final stop is the Heian Shrine, a replica of the 8th-century emperor's palace with a spectacular and peaceful garden to spend the rest of the afternoon. 
Tuesdays & Thursdays & Saturdays
​from 1 pm - 5 pm
​cost: Adults (16+) 9,000 yen, Kids (6-15) 6,000 yen
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Immerse Yourself in the Beauty of Western Kyoto

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​We meet at the entrance to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine a place steeped in history and folklore. After that, we stroll through the Kamishichiken Geisha District, which is the oldest geisha district in Kyoto. From there it's a 30 min stroll through charming residential neighborhoods until we reach Ryoan-ji, the most famous rock garden in Japan where you can feel the zen atmosphere. Finally, it's a trip to Kinkakuji, aka the "Golden Pavilion", a must-see of Kyoto which is absolutely dazzling in the late afternoon sun. 
Mondays & Wednesdays & Fridays
​from 1 pm - 5 pm
​cost: Adults (16+) 9,000 yen, Kids (6-15) 6,000 yen
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All tours are 3-4 hrs in length meaning you can combine more than one tour in a day!
from 9,000 yen - 10,500 per person
Includes everything except food and drink
Maximize your time in Kyoto by following our tried and tested routes. Let these beautiful places come to life with informative and entertaining commentary from your guide. 

Small is beautiful! We never have more than 8 people on our tours and average 4-5 people per group. 
​10% discounts on groups of 4 people or more and 15% off 6 or more.
Want a fully customized tour with the option of booking a private vehicle, check out our Private Tours of Kyoto page. 

Don't just take our word for it, check out our hundreds of positive reviews on TripAdvisor. Know that you are good hands when you choose to take a tour with us. Feel like seeing the city on two wheels? Check out our popular bike tours too. 


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

Book today to guarantee your place and enjoy an experience you'll remember for years to come!


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  • Home
  • Walking Tours
    • Half Day Tours
    • Early Bird Tour
    • Gion Night Walk
  • Bike Tours
    • Bike Tour of West Kyoto
    • Bike Tour of East Kyoto
    • Private Bike Tour
  • Private Tours of Kyoto
    • Custom Private Tour
    • Private Early Bird Tour
    • Nishiki & Gion Private Tour
    • Private Gion Night Tour
  • Day Trips from Kyoto
    • Hike and Hot Springs
    • Nara Day Trip
    • Hiroshima Day Trip
  • About Us
  • FAQs
  • Podcast
  • Our Friends