Private Tours

Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Private Tour

Duration

1 hr 30 mins

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

    • Make the most of a short Kyoto stay with a focused 90-minute visit to Kinkaku-ji, giving you a structured walk through the Golden Pavilion area.
    • Benefit from an expert guide who explains Kinkaku-ji's history and design in depth, with a guided route and all entry fees and taxes covered.
    • Stand in front of the Golden Pavilion, its gleaming exterior mirrored in the pond, as your guide explains its role in Kyoto's history.
    • Wander through Kinkaku-ji's landscaped gardens, following the path to viewpoints where shifting seasonal colors give new angles on the Golden Pavilion.
    • Upgrade to a private guided tour for a more personalized 90-minute visit, with extra time for your questions and closer attention at each stop.
    • Guided tour of Kinkaku-ji
    • Expert guide
    • All fees and taxes
    • Private guided tour [as per option selected]
    • Brunch
    • Transportation from station
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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