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The Original Early Bird Tour of Kyoto.
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The Original Early Bird Tour of Kyoto.

By Kyoto Fun
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Discover Kyoto at it's most magical hour as the sun rises over Japan's historic treasure of a city. Take a magical walk through the thousands of red gates at Fushimi Inari shrine and visit a nearly empty temple, then onto the bamboo grove. This experience is perfect for those who naturally rise in the early morning, or for those who just want to have a unique experience and don't mind getting up early for it. It can also be an amazing way to take advantage of your jet lag! Along the way, we give you insights about Buddhism, Japanese garden design, history and more. We are also happy to help you with any questions you have about Kyoto or Japan and can even help you plan your days ahead. Beat the crowds on the Original Early Bird Tour of Kyoto.
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$96.12
per adult (price varies by group size)
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Ages 0-88, max of 8 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English


  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Taxi fares
  • Entry/Admission - Kiyomizu-dera Temple


Departure details
  • Inari Station, Fukakusa Inarionmaecho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0881, Japan We wait for you right in front of the JR Inari station. Luckily there is just one exit and at that time of day we are likely the only people there.
Return details
  • % ARABICA Kyoto Higashiyama, 87-5 Hoshinochō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0853, Japan We finish at a great coffee spot where you can continue to explore the city on your own or choose to sign up for another one of our tours!

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 150739P4

  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

  • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Which attractions will I visit with The Original Early Bird Tour of Kyoto.?
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If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 150739P4

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  • You'll start at
    Inari Station
    Fukakusa Inarionmaecho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0881, Japan
    We wait for you right in front of the JR Inari station. Luckily there is just one exit and at that time of day we are likely the only people there.
    See address & details
  • 1
    Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    Stop: 45 minutes
    See details
  • 2
    Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
    See details
    Pass by
    Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
  • You'll end at
    % ARABICA Kyoto Higashiyama
    87-5 Hoshinochō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0853, Japan
    We finish at a great coffee spot where you can continue to explore the city on your own or choose to sign up for another one of our tours!
    See address & details
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About the operator
Kyoto Fun
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Japan
Joined in February 2015

#8 of 232 Outdoor Activities in Kyoto
  • mwvanwingerden
    mwvanwingerden
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    Great Kyoto sightseeing
    We had a great tour with Philippe. Great tour guide with excellent knowledge about some of Kyoto’s main attractions. Comfortable bicycles. Can definitely recommend
  • 793shaunc
    793shaunc
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    Knowledgeable and fun
    The bike tour was incredible. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned a lot during the tour about the temples and gardens we saw
  • Petra00705
    Petra00705
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    Green surroundings of Kyoto
    We spontaneously booked this tour and we are happy we did! Even though we had 33°C, it was an amazing tour! Our guide Phillippe knew a lot of historical things to tell and showed us very nice nature areas along the river, beautiful zen gardens at the silver pavilion as well as at Heian Shrine but also the Gion district where he told us of Geisha's life. Due to the temperature we arrived very exhausted but happy! We highly recommend this tour to every tourist!
  • nicoleamandao
    nicoleamandao
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    Enjoyable ride through Kyoto with a local.
    Phillip was a great tour leader. He was very laid back and he demonstrated a true love for the city and its history and culture. He lead us along paths and laneways would not have otherwise seen. I went with my husband and two teens 13, and 14 years. We rode in a group totalling 8 people. We really enjoyed the day. We also enjoyed hopping off the bikes and exploring shrines and gardens on foot in particular Ginkakuji Precinct.
  • A965IGlucaf
    A965IGlucaf
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    2 hours packed of knowledge and great spots!
    Very knowledgeable tour guide, passionate about Kyoto, Japan and Japanese culture in general. Explanations were great both about Geishas and all the shrines we saw during the walk. Overall a great and worth tour.
  • GuruJourneys
    GuruJourneys
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    Exelent
    Is amazing tour with local English speaking guide. We seen hidden places and heard interesting stories. Highly recommend this tour
  • maureendJ41XA
    maureendJ41XA
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    Wonderful Bike Tour with Philippe
    Absolutely fabulous gardens and loved that our guided provided the history associated with our stops.
  • mariasQ1041AR
    mariasQ1041AR
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    Amazing
    Great experience, saw a few geishas and the whole area. Our guide was great and showed us very special places. For instance a stone used to crawl through in order to get rid of a bad habit and afterwards make a commitment to yourself what you want to do instead.
  • jonathangM6413MZ
    jonathangM6413MZ
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    Best tour of our trip. Made us truly appreciate Kyoto and the culture.
    Wonderful tour guide. Great insight into the people, culture and life of a geisha. A blend of history, religion, stories. Lots of questions answered.
  • lisatindale4
    lisatindale4
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    Kyoto day tour for family of 6
    We were met at the train station by Niall who guided us through to the van. We went to the markets, ate some amazing food, bought some personalised chopsticks, then did a tour of the ninja museum. After this we went to a shrine, then a zen garden before a quick stop off in a historical area of Kyoto. In one day we saw so much!
  • Sheri B
    Sheri B
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    The best e-bike tour in Kyoto!
    Nial is THE BEST guide we had in Japan. He knew soo much about Kyoto and the history and constantly feeded us with nice stories. We visited places where tourist never come and heard stroies you cant find on the Internet. Highly recommended!
  • B8683ZRjohnj
    B8683ZRjohnj
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    Beautiful tour
    Very friendly and very competent tour guide. The tour was very well prepared and organized. Everything was perfect. We could see Geishas and the sunset at the Pagoda was very beautiful. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.
  • D1219GRpatriciar
    D1219GRpatriciar
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    A remarkable experience.
    The tour guide (Felipe) is very friendly and knowledgeable. I loved every aspect of this activity. Kyoto one of the most beautiful places in world, with an incredible history and beautiful temples and shrines.
  • Tanika B
    Tanika B
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    Exceptional your guide!
    Great tour!! Philippe was amazing, and very knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to accommodate some oddballs in the group so that everyone could have a great experience. The bike ride was fun, we got to see lots of the city. Great tour guide, highly recommend!!
  • jordiehp
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    Philippe Rocks!
    Philippe was an awesome guide! So friendly and full of information. Bicycle was a great way to get around Kyoto quickly while also being able to take in plenty of sights; however, we would've been totally lost and not had the confidence to travel the places we went alone — thanks for being our guide, Philippe! The temple, shrine, and gardens he took us to were positively breathtaking. And the insights he was able to provide just made the visits that much more interesting and special. He was also extremely patient with all of the photos I wanted to take and even took many of me and my husband for us. An unexpected bonus of having Philippe as our guide was that he is vegetarian and was able to help me find great food options for lunch! He even shared a some of his natto (fermented soybean) sushi with me since I had never tried it before. Thank you, Philippe!!
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Kathrynlt
Bournemouth, UK11 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
We were recommended this tour by a friend and it was perfect. Everything organised for you, super knowledgable and friendly staff. We went with my parents and then another couple who signed up. Couldn’t recommend it more!
Written March 27, 2020
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Bill Fore
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Apr 2023 • Couples
Phillipe brings an international perspective to his presentation of Kyoto. Easy-going, flexible, and very knowledgable. The early start time is great, seeing the most interesting venues before they are too crowded to enjoy.
Written April 21, 2023
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180 minutes