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Kyoto Sightseeing Taxi for 2 hours

Soak in the scenic views of Kyoto on a 2-hour-long taxi ride through Japan's distinguished former capital. Fall in love with the understated elegance of Buddhist temples like the Kodaiji Temple and the Kiyomizu-dera Temple as they perfectly embody centuries-old Japanese traditions and customs.

Highlights

Travel comfortably in Kyoto with our highly-rated taxi ride service and visit the top attractions the city has to offer.
Channel your inner zen while being surrounded by traditional teahouses, spectacular lacquer artworks, and magnificent gardens at the Kodaiji Temple.
Get acquainted with the ancient rituals and traditions of the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which is renowned as a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.
Skip traveling in a large group in favor of a personalized tour and enjoy the flexibility of exploring the two temples at your own leisure.

Inclusions

2-hour taxi charter fee

Exclusions

Admission fees
Parking fees
Tolls
Audio guide
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Hotel transfers

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

Encounter the Hidden Gem Known As Kodaiji Temple

Start your tour at the Kodaiji temple in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto. The 17th-century Zen Buddhist temple is a prized attraction for its stunning Momoyama Period architecture. Its outstanding features include the Hojo or Main Hall, Kaisando or Founder’s Hall, traditional teahouses, and Zen gardens. Visit the Otama-ya mausoleum, the resting place of Nene and Toyotomi Hideyoshi and marvel at the enshrined wooden statues, dedicated to its founders, made using the ancient Kodai-ji Makie technique. For an authentic Japanese experience, visit one of the many traditional teahouses located here. Follow it up by strolling through the rock garden and tsukiyama-styled garden and revel in its peaceful ambiance. Lastly, do not skip walking along the mesmerizing bamboo grove as you will treasure those memories for a long time to come.

Continue Your Trip at the Kiyomizu-dera Temple

The next stop is the popular Kiyomizu-dera Temple (or the Temple of the Pure Water Spring) in Eastern Kyoto. Built on the side of Mt. Otowayama, it covers an expanse of 130,000 square meters and includes over 30 buildings and monuments of cultural significance. You can begin by visiting the Main Hall, where the eleven-faced and thousand-armed Buddhist goddess Seiju Kannon is enshrined.

Next, make your way to the viewing platform, which is suspended 13 meters above the hillside. It might surprise you to learn that the wooden platform was built without using a single nail. What’s more impressive, however, is the view from this vantage point. You will see countless cherry and maple trees in bright colors sprawling in every direction. Another highlight of this temple is the tourist-favorite Otowa Waterfall. It has long drawn pilgrims, who believe that drinking from the Otowa Spring can grant them a longer life, success at school, and good fortune in their love lives! The Jishu Shrine dedicated to the deity of love and matchmaking is also worth a visit. So are the Okunoin Hall, Koyasu Pagoda, Inner Sanctuary Stage, and Zuigudo Hall.

Know Before You Go

Timings

Daily: 9am - 4pm

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Pick up Option 1

Meet your driver at Shinkansen Central Exit on the 2nd floor of Kyoto Station.
Address: Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan.

Pick up Option 2

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups.
While booking, please provide the name of your hotel.
On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.