You can experience real traditional Japanese tea ceremony privately. I will pick you up at Otsu jr station or Hamaotsu Krishna station. Please feel relaxed to contact me.
Feel free to personalize this offer with Toshiyo.
guide fee, ink, paper,
Transportation fee ( From Kyoto to Otsu 200yen by train and from Otsu Stasion to my house 700yen by taxi) It is one way fee.
Lunch, if you want, I can take you to Japanese noodle or ramen shop. It cost you about 1000yen.
I can guide in Kyoto,Nara Osaka Koyasan and Shiga. I can also take guests to Kouyasan . I can also guide you in the evening.
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My private house is in Otsu, which is ten minutes train ride from Kyoto Station. The train fare is 400 yen round trip. It takes 15minutes on foot. If you don't want to walk, you can take a taxi.
It cost 700 yen to take a taxi to get to my house from Otsu Station.
Yes, you can expeience both calligraphy and tea ceremony at the same time at my house. It takes 3 hours.
Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email
After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.
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The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.
Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.
No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.
Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.
Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.
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Toshiyo san was hired for our one day sightseeing trip to Kyoto. She arrived on time at the agreed meeting point and was very friendly throughout the tour. Being a local, she was very knowledgeable about the places and its historical importance that was explained to us nicely. She was patient enough to answer our queries and assist us in all possible ways throughout the day.
Hi Neil Thank you so much for the review. It was a hot but pleasant day. I am happy to know you and your wife enjoyed Kyoto. She was very beautiful in kimono. Looking forward to seeing you again. Regards Toshiyo
Toshiyo was a wonderful guide that helped us to use our time well and provide interesting insights and information about the places we visited and various sites along the way. She new her way around the city and helped us to maximize the limited time we had with her. We were very happy with the service she provided and would be happy to work with her again.
Thank you very much for having me as a guide. I hope you like Kyoto and explore more in this beautiful city again. Please say hello to your lovely wife and children. Best regards. Toshiyo
Toshiyo was such a great guide! very communicative before the trip. 1/2 day in kyoto, 2 adults, & 2 kids (6 & 8). she gave us great information we would have missed if she wasn't with us. helped us with the Bus. kept my kids engaged. it was a great introduction to beautiful Kyoto! thank you for all your suggestions Toshiyo!
Hi Stephanie Thank you very much for having me as your guide. I am very glad you liked Kyoto. I was much impressed by your beautiful family. I hope you will come back in cherry blossoms season. Best regards. Toshiyo
Toshi is a great tour guide. She has a lot of energy and is very knowledgable. I enjoyed going to the temples/shrines with Toshi. She would come up with some surprising details that made the visit so much more enjoyable. I would highly recommend Toshiyo as a guide.
Dear Prasanna Thank you very much for your warm hearted review. I appreciate your coming to hot Kyoto. I am happy you enjoyed very quiet Kyoto. I hope to see you again. Best regards. Toshiyo
Toshiyo was very knowledgeable of the Osaka area. With several places closed she was still able to provide a full day of visiting various sites.
Dear l Dennis Thank you very much for having me as your guide. I am afraid we walked a lot but I hope you enjoyed Osaka, Kyoto and Nara. I appreciate your kindness. Thank you very much. Best regards. Toshiyo