Things to do in Kyoto
63 experiences and private transfers in Kyoto, Japan — priced all-in and handled by Explera DMC's local desk.
Planning Kyoto
Kyoto rewards a plan. Explera Discover lists 15 experiences — from experiences, culture & temples, theme parks & attractions — plus 48 private transfers to move between them without waiting for a taxi. Prices shown include the 3.5% payment processing fee; you pay securely in your own currency.
Read the Kyoto travel guide — best time to visit, getting around and where to stay.
Experiences in Kyoto
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Culture & Temples in Kyoto
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Theme Parks & Attractions in Kyoto
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Private transfers in Kyoto
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Kyoto Private Transfers · 48Kyoto Private Car with Driver · 25Kyoto Train Station Transfers · 20Kyoto to Osaka Private Transfers · 2
Kyoto travel FAQ
What are the best things to do in Kyoto?
Kyoto offers 15 bookable experiences on Explera Discover, spanning experiences, culture & temples, theme parks & attractions and more. Every option is confirmed on the ground by Explera DMC.
Can I book a private airport transfer in Kyoto?
Yes — 48 private transfer options are available in Kyoto, from SUVs to premium vans, each priced per vehicle with its driver.
How far in advance should I book?
Bookings close 48 hours before travel and our local desk confirms each one, usually within a few hours, but popular shows and small-group tours sell out in peak season — booking 2–3 days ahead is recommended.
Full Kyoto index
Everything bookable in Kyoto
Every experience, ticket and private transfer we sell in Kyoto, grouped by category. All 63 options, priced all-in.
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Experiences (3)
Culture & Temples (9)
- Tenryu-Ji Temple Admission Ticket
- Kinkaku-Ji (Golden Pavilion) Admission Ticket
- Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Admission Ticket
- Nijō Castle Admission Ticket
- Inventory Name Tenryuji-Temple-Day: Tenryu-Ji Temple Admission Ticket
- Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-Ji & Tenryu-Ji Entry Ticket
- Todai-Ji Temple Admission Ticket
- Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Admission Ticket — ฿751
- Nijo Castle Grounds Admission Ticket
Private Transfers (48)
- Kyoto Hotel to Kyoto Private Transfer — Alphard, up to 6 (One Way)
- Kyoto Hotel to Kyoto Private Transfer — Toyota Hiace, up to 10 (One Way)
- Kyoto Hotel to Kyoto Private Transfer — Micro Bus, up to 16 (One Way)
- Kyoto Hotel to Kyoto Private Transfer — Alphard, up to 6 (One Way) — ฿54,572
- Kyoto Hotel to Kyoto Private Transfer — Toyota Hiace, up to 10 (One Way) — ฿61,850
- Kyoto Hotel to Kyoto Private Transfer — Micro Bus, up to 16 (One Way) — ฿72,763
- Kyoto Hotel to Kyoto Station Private Transfer — Alphard, up to 6 (One Way)
- Kyoto Hotel to Kyoto Station Private Transfer — Toyota Hiace, up to 10 (One Way)
- Kyoto Hotel to Kyoto Station Private Transfer — Micro Bus, up to 16 (One Way)
- Nara Half Day Tour — 5 Hours — Alphard, up to 6
- Nara Half Day Tour — 5 Hours — Toyota Hiace, up to 10
- Nara Half Day Tour — 5 Hours — Micro Bus, up to 16
- Nara Day Tour — 10 Hours — Alphard, up to 6
- Nara Day Tour — 10 Hours — Toyota Hiace, up to 10
- Nara Day Tour — 10 Hours — Micro Bus, up to 16
- Kyoto Station to Kyoto Hotel Private Transfer — Alphard, up to 6 (One Way)
- Kyoto Station to Kyoto Hotel Private Transfer — Toyota Hiace, up to 10 (One Way)
- Kyoto Station to Kyoto Hotel Private Transfer — Micro Bus, up to 16 (One Way)
- Kyoto Hotel to Kyoto Train Stations Alphard Private Transfer — Alphard, up to 6 (One Way)
- Kyoto to Osaka Private Transfer — Alphard, up to 6 (One Way)
- Kyoto Train Stations to Kyoto City Hotel Private Transfer — Micro Bus, up to 16 (One Way)
- Kyoto City Hotel to Kyoto Train Stations Private Transfer — Micro Bus, up to 16 (One Way)
- Kyoto Train Stations to Kyoto Hotel Alphard Private Transfer — Alphard, up to 6 (One Way)
- Kyoto Station to Kyoto City Hotel Private Transfer — Premium Van (One Way)
- Kyoto Station to Kyoto City Hotel Private Transfer — Private Van (One Way)
- Kyoto Station to Kyoto City Hotel Private Transfer — Coach (One Way)
- Kyoto City Hotel to Kyoto Station Private Transfer — Premium Van (One Way)
- Kyoto City Hotel to Kyoto Station Private Transfer — Private Van (One Way)
- Kyoto City Hotel to Kyoto Station Private Transfer — Coach (One Way)
- Kyoto City Tour — 5 Hours — Premium Van
- Kyoto City Tour — 5 Hours — Private Van
- Kyoto City Tour — 5 Hours — Coach
- Kyoto City Tour — 10 Hours — Premium Van
- Kyoto City Tour — 10 Hours — Private Van
- Nara Half Day Tour — 5 Hours — Premium Van
- Nara Half Day Tour — 5 Hours — Private Van
- Nara Half Day Tour — 5 Hours — Coach
- Nara Day Tour — 10 Hours — Premium Van
- Nara Day Tour — 10 Hours — Private Van
- Nara Day Tour — 10 Hours — Coach
- Kyoto Train Stations to Kyoto City Hotel Private Transfer — Coach (One Way)
- Kyoto City Hotel to Kyoto Train Stations Private Transfer — Coach (One Way)
- Kyoto Train Stations to Kyoto Hotel Alphard Private Transfer — Premium Van (One Way)
- Kyoto Hotel to Kyoto Train Stations Alphard Private Transfer — Premium Van (One Way)
- Kyoto to Osaka Alphard Private Transfer — Premium Van (One Way)
- Tokyo Stations to Tokyo Airport Private Transfer — Premium Van (One Way)
- Kyoto City Tour — 10 Hours — Coach
- Kyoto Private Car Hire — 10 Hours — Coach
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