To keep the carriage clean, please take your own trash with you when you get on and off the bus. Drinking strong-smelling, spillable, or easily identifiable food or beverages is prohibited on the bus. If you experience motion sickness, please inform customer service in advance. If the carriage is soiled, the driver has the right to charge passengers a vehicle cleaning fee.

【Private Tour, No Carpooling】Osaka to Kyoto 10h Private Charter Car: World Heritage Temples + Machiya Streets, Itinerary can be adjusted freely

Japan-Kansai

Booking confirmed 2 day(s) after ordering

Duration:10 hour(s)

Guided language: English / Japanese / Mandarin

Free cancellation up to 2 day(s) in advance

Please present your passport on-site

✅ Standard 10-hour full private charter car duration: Timing starts from pick-up at hotels within the 24 wards of Osaka and ends upon return to the Osaka hotel, with a dedicated vehicle on standby throughout the journey.

✅ Purely private and independent vehicle, no carpooling: Multiple vehicle models available for 1–9 passengers (7-seater Alphard / 10-seater Hiace), no need to carry large luggage with you.

✅ Optional Chinese-speaking local licensed driver: Years of experience in Kansai, familiar with hidden photo spots, with no forced shopping or sales pitches throughout the trip.

✅ Efficient one-way route without backtracking: Osaka → Fushimi Inari in southern Kyoto → Kiyomizu-dera area in Higashiyama → Gion, minimizing return travel and significantly saving commute time.

✅ Flexible itinerary customization: Add or remove attractions and adjust stay durations; specific temples can be swapped during cherry blossom, autumn foliage, or hydrangea seasons.

✅ All-inclusive package: Kansai highway tolls and all parking fees at attractions are included; only entrance tickets, meals, and driver tips are excluded.

✅ Flexible cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 3 days before departure; choose your own departure time between 07:00–9:00 to suit your schedule.

✅ Japan-compliant green-plate commercial vehicles: Regular safety inspections and comprehensive commercial insurance ensure a safe journey.

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

Package options

Product Info

－ Service Introduction －

Charter Duration: The private charter car service is for 10 hours.

Departure Time: The driver will wait at the designated location before the agreed departure time. If the departure is delayed due to personal reasons, the time will still be calculated from the agreed time. Please plan your schedule accordingly!

Departure Location: Generally, the meeting point is at your hotel or guesthouse, but other departure or end locations can be specified upon request. If the pickup or drop-off location is outside the standard service area (within Osaka City), an additional empty-run fee will be charged; please refer to the additional fees section.

－ Vehicle Information －

Maximum Passenger Capacity:

Luxury 7-seater (Toyota Alphard or equivalent) Maximum capacity: 6 passengers. Luggage capacity: 4 x 24-inch suitcases.

10-seater (Toyota Hiace or equivalent) Maximum capacity: 9 passengers. Luggage capacity: 3 x 28-inch suitcases + 4 x 24-inch suitcases.

※ The private charter car service can provide one child seat for free; please note this when booking if needed. A fee of 2,000 JPY per seat applies for each additional child seat. A child seat occupies approximately 1 - 1.5 adult seats.

Suggested Charter Routes

Route logic: Osaka city center → Fushimi Inari (southern Kyoto) → Kiyomizu-dera Temple + Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka (Higashiyama) → Gion Hanamikoji Street → return to Osaka, one-way forward direction with no turnback.

What You Can Expect

Duration: 10 hour(s)

1 Day

Fushimi Inari Taisha (Free admission, 70-minute stay) Admission: Free; Omamori and Ema are at your own expense Duration: 70 minutes Details: Walk only to the Okusha Hohaisho (Inner Shrine) halfway up the mountain to snap photos of the Senbon Torii tunnel; no need to hike to the summit. Avoid crowds and capture stunning photos in the red torii gate corridors. You can pray for good fortune and career success. Transportation Note: The drive from Osaka to Fushimi Inari takes approximately 50 minutes, which is included in the private charter car duration.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple + Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka Slopes (Kiyomizu-dera requires admission, streets are free, 150-minute stay, including lunch) Kiyomizu-dera Temple (World Cultural Heritage) Admission: 400 JPY for adults Duration: 70 minutes Highlights: Overlook the entire city of Kyoto from the suspended Kiyomizu Stage and pray at the Otowa Waterfall. The atmosphere is exceptional during cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons. Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka Historic Streets (Directly accessible from Kiyomizu-dera) Admission: Free; snacks, Kyoto souvenirs, and kimono rentals are at your own expense Duration: 60 minutes Highlights: Century-old wooden machiya streets, perfect for purchasing matcha desserts, ceramic crafts, and Kyoto-exclusive souvenirs. Casual Meal/Break (Japanese set meals along Kiyomizu-zaka) Duration: 20 minutes
Gion + Hanamikoji Street + Yasaka Shrine (All free, 70-minute stay) Yasaka Shrine Admission: Free Duration: 25 minutes Highlights: The core shrine of Gion, featuring vermilion torii gates and rows of lanterns; the atmosphere is even more enchanting when lit up in the evening. Hanamikoji Stone-Paved Street Admission: Free Duration: 45 minutes Highlights: Kyoto's most famous geisha district, featuring retro wooden machiya houses and stone-paved streets perfect for photos. Higher chance of encountering geisha in the evening.

Purchase Notice

Overtime fee

7-seater/Deluxe 7-seater → 5000 yen/hour; 10-seater → 6000 yen/hour. Payment is made directly to the driver in cash. Less than one hour will be charged as one hour. Please note.

Second and subsequent child seats

The first child seat is provided free of charge. For the second and subsequent seats, a fee of 2000 yen will be charged. Please note this when placing your order and pay the fee in cash to the driver on the day of your trip.

Reminders

A minimum of 1 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 2 day(s) before the departure date
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 20:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
To keep the carriage clean, please take your own trash with you when you get on and off the bus. Drinking strong-smelling, spillable, or easily identifiable food or beverages is prohibited on the bus. If you experience motion sickness, please inform customer service in advance. If the carriage is soiled, the driver has the right to charge passengers a vehicle cleaning fee.