Best 1-Day Tours (Sightseeing Tours) in Kyoto for 2026 | VELTRA | Tours, Activities, & Things to Do
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Sightseeing Tours

1-Day Tours

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Experience Japan in a day with our exclusive range of activities, from majestic Mt. Fuji tours to dynamic Tokyo explorations. Enjoy hassle-free access to cultural landmarks, scenic cruises, and panoramic views without the need for extensive planning. Our 1-day tours are designed to deliver a full spectrum of Japan's allure, catering to those who wish to dive deep into its cultural and natural wonders within a limited timeframe.

Top-Rated Activities for Kyoto

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Kyoto Arashiyama Private Yakatabune: Elegant Boat Ride to Enjoy Seasonal Scenery
From USD 20.00
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Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide
From USD 128.00
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Arashiyama Private Boat & Bento: 1 Hour Charter
From USD 37.33
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Kyoto Kameoka Hozugawa River Boat Ride Ticket
USD 40.00
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Kyoto Maiko Entertainment with Optional Meal
From USD 29.33
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Kyoto Private Taxi Tour Choose Your Itinerary<3-7Hours / English-Speaking Guide>
From USD 128.00
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus
USD 75.33
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【Private Plan】Kyoto Maiko Entertainment with Optional Meal
From USD 704.01
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Classic Kyoto Half Day Tour to Kinkakuji, Gingakuji, & Kiyomizudera
From USD 43.33
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Private Round-Trip Luxury Car Transportation from Kyoto to Tamba-Sasayama
From USD 725.34
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11

Create Your Unique Knife: Japanese Knife Sharpening and Handling Experience
USD 166.67
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12

Kyoto Highlights 1-Day Tour to Tenryuji, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, & Fushimi Inari
USD 46.00
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Strawberry Picking at Mercure Kyoto Miyazu Resort & Spa <45 Minutes>
From USD 12.67
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Kyoto and Nara Tour Visiting Todaiji Temple Byodo-in Temple and Kasuga Taisha
From USD 126.67
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15

Original Chopstick Making Workshop
USD 73.33
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Complete Kyoto Tour w/ English Guide: Explore 10 Must-See Sights and Hidden Gems
USD 100.00
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Koto Music Lesson For All Ages in Kyoto
USD 43.33
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Dynamic Tandem Paragliding Experience in Kyoto
From USD 80.00
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Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Orizuruya, Gion
From USD 51.33
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Hands-on Painting Experience in Kyoto Customize a Fox Mask Daruma or Wind Chime
USD 12.33
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Latest reviews of 1-Day Tours

Too much time in the coach

2025/11/01 Families Me@

yes the weather was bad and the traffic also, however it felt like trying to cram too much into the day especially when doing two pick ups and drop offs an hour apart

Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide

Awesome Service!

2025/09/28 Families Family from USA

Our driver-guide was absolutely fantastic! The entire experience was seamless, and we’re so glad we chose the right tour. It truly exceeded our expectations.

Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide

Friendly and professional

2025/04/11 Families Janel

Could not have been more pleased with our driver and the service. Exceptional!

Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

Yoko was an excellent guide and the organization was perfect!

2020/02/11 Solo Travelers Gladys

The content of the visits and the timing were ideal. This tour was very well organized and the comments and explanations of Yoko made it even more interesting.

Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide

Kyoto

2020/01/17 Families Ivanapat

So easy to book and the experience was fantastic.

Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

Kyoto Day sightseeing tour

2020/01/01 Families with Young Children Gargi Agarwala

Fantastic way to see the highlights of Kyoto. Our guide Hiro was so well organized, informative and sweet. Just the right amount of time at each sight and comfortable bus ride from place to place. Would highly recommend!

Best 1-Day Tours (Sightseeing Tours) in Kyoto for 2026 | VELTRA | Tours, Activities, & Things to Do
Experience Japan in a day with our exclusive range of activities, from majestic Mt. Fuji tours to dynamic Tokyo explorations. Enjoy hassle-free access to cultural landmarks, scenic cruises, and panoramic views without the need for extensive planning. Our 1-day tours are designed to deliver a full spectrum of Japan's allure, catering to those who wish to dive deep into its cultural and natural wonders within a limited timeframe.