Kyoto Early Morning Temple Tour by Private Car (4 Hours) | Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Yasaka Pagoda, Kinkaku-ji

Fushimi Inari Taisha / Kiyomizu-dera / Yasaka Pagoda and Ninenzaka / Kinkaku-ji

Why Choose Us?

Private Tour

Choose your destinations freely, finalize the route after booking

Charter from 1 Hour

Book in 30-minute increments

Great for Groups & Luggage

Large vehicles seating up to 9 available

Price

Charter Duration	3 hours	4 hours	5 hours
Price	JPY 23,000	JPY 30,000	JPY 37,000

Plan Details

What's Included

Private car charter departing from central Kyoto (4 hours)
Highway tolls, parking fees, and service charges included
Transfer by minivan or large wagon (up to 9 passengers)

What's Not Included

Specific vehicle selection fee (available as an optional add-on)
Admission tickets to facilities or sightseeing spots
Tour guide
Other personal expenses

Sample Itinerary

*This is a fully chartered private tour. Departure time, waypoints, and time spent at photo spots can be freely arranged on the day based on your preferences. The itinerary below is only a sample.

Time	Content
6:00	Pickup at your hotel in central Kyoto or Kyoto Station
6:20	Fushimi Inari Taisha (Senbon Torii, approx. 60 min, free admission)
7:35	Kiyomizu-dera (opens 6:00, approx. 60 min, admission not included)
8:45	Yasaka Pagoda and Ninenzaka (walking, approx. 25 min)
9:15	Kinkaku-ji (opens 9:00, approx. 35 min, admission not included)
10:00	Drop-off at your chosen location in Kyoto

Plan Description

By mid-morning, Kyoto slows to a crawl. Traffic restrictions and a shortage of parking mean that most of a daytime tour is spent getting between temples rather than at them. Leave at 6am and the same four sites take half the time, with no queues and no crowds in your photos. Fushimi Inari is open around the clock and Kiyomizu-dera opens at 6, so both can be seen before breakfast. Ninenzaka and the Yasaka Pagoda are best walked in the quiet 8 oclock hour, and Kinkaku-ji opens at 9 to finish. With a private car you set the departure time and leave your bags on board.

About Booking

After making a provisional booking, a confirmation notice will be sent to you within 3 days.

For last-minute bookings, we will notify you of vehicle availability within a few hours.

*Availability may be limited for last-minute bookings, so we highly recommend booking well in advance.

Pick-up & Drop-off Points

Central Kyoto (hotel or Kyoto Station) - Fushimi Inari Taisha - Kiyomizu-dera - Yasaka Pagoda and Ninenzaka - Kinkaku-ji - Central Kyoto Pickup, drop-off and stops can be arranged to suit you.

Important Notes / Cancellation Policy

If you are not at the pick-up location after your scheduled departure time, your booking will be automatically canceled.
Delays may occur due to traffic conditions. Please allow plenty of time when making your reservation.
If you wish to change the time or location, please cancel your current reservation and book again.

Cancellation Policy

Once the booking is confirmed, cancellation fees will apply under the following conditions:

Up to 3 days before the departure date: Free
1 to 2 days before the departure date: 30% of the total fare
On the departure date up to the scheduled time: 50% of the total fare
After the scheduled departure time: 100% of the total fare

FAQ

Q. How early can we start?

Departures from around 5am are possible. Please tell us your preferred start time when you book, though we may ask to adjust it depending on the previous days operations.

Q. Kinkaku-ji opens at 9. Does it still fit into 4 hours?

Yes, if you depart at 6am. Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera are covered during the quiet early hours, putting you at Kinkaku-ji shortly after it opens. If you need a later start, we suggest dropping Kinkaku-ji or choosing the 5 hour option.

Q. Are the temples actually open that early?

Fushimi Inari Taisha is open at all hours, Kiyomizu-dera opens at 6:00 and Kinkaku-ji at 9:00. Shops and amulet counters are often still closed in the early morning, so allow extra time if you plan to buy anything.