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    Kyoto Westside Story : Walk Samurai Roads with History Guide

    Kyoto
    8 hours

    Kyoto is a very attractive city even for Japanese people. It's no exaggeration to say that the essence of Japan is here in Kyoto. For a person who specializes in history, this city is like a treasure house. Of course you go around beautiful spots but you also learn a lot about Japanese culture and history. Walking around Gion in the early evening may be a lot of fun.

    FROM$226/ per group
    Masaki H.
    4.91(64) reviews

    Kyoto off-the-beaten-path tour

    Kyoto
    8 hours

    If you have been to Kyoto many times and when your get tired with famous but busiest situation there, this tour surely make you find a new face of Kyoto. There are many wonderful off the beaten tracks for you. This menu is focusing on the eastern part, called Rakuto, facing Mt. Daimonji and its foot places. Why don't we explore the nice hidden spots nearby my villa ?

    FROM$415/ per group
    Shin Y.
    4.97(62) reviews

    [Ichijou street] Hanging around east-west street in Kyoto

    Kyoto
    5 hours

    There are many old streets in old capital Kyoto area. I design a walking tour set of 31 streets.You can see the true Kyoto in this tour which is not in tourism like 30 years ago.In some streets, You could see traditional dying shops for Yuzen which is a traditional dyeing Kimono method of Kyoto.You can visit some of the shops and I will interpret between the shop owner and you.

    FROM$174/ per group
    Yoshiharu K.
    4.20(10) reviews

    Kyoto Hiking tour Fushimi Inari to sanjusangen-do

    Kyoto
    5 hours

    Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for many torii gates like an orange tunnel. But most tourists just visit only the entrance. I would like to show you the deep inside of Fushimi Inari Shrine through tunnel and take you to the top of mountain. From Inari mountain, we will walk a part of “Higashiyama trail” hiking course, then we will visit the family temple of imperial house and Sanjusangen-do temple.

    FROM$151/ per group
    Koichi W.
    4.92(36) reviews

    Fushimi & Uji memorable full day tour from central Kyoto

    Kyoto
    7 hours

    This tour takes you to the two areas, Fushimi and Uji. Both are a little away from central Kyoto and have the specific atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable away from hustle & bustle in central Kyoto.

    FROM$264/ per group
    Rick I.
    4.84(49) reviews

    [Anekouji street] Hanging around east-west street in Kyoto

    Kyoto
    5 hours

    There are many old streets in old capital Kyoto area. I design a walking tour set of 31 streets.You can see the true Kyoto in this tour which is not in current tourism. It is like Kyoto 30 years ago.In some streets, You could see traditional dying shops for Yuzen which is a traditional dyeing method of Kyoto.You can visit some of the shops and I will interpret between the shop owner and you.

    FROM$174/ per group
    Yoshiharu K.
    4.20(10) reviews

    [Matubara street] Hanging around east-west street in Kyoto

    Kyoto
    5 hours

    There are many old streets in old capital Kyoto area. I design a walking tour set of 31 streets.You can see the true Kyoto in this tour which is not in current tourism. It is like Kyoto of 30 years ago.In some streets, You could see traditional dying shops for Yuzen which is a traditional dyeing method of Kyoto.You can visit some of the shops and I will interpret between the shop owner and you.

    FROM$174/ per group
    Yoshiharu K.
    4.20(10) reviews

    The Path Less Traveled (Kyoto Full-Day)

    Kyoto
    8 hours

    Everyone who comes to Kyoto visits the same old sites. They are noisy, crowded, and very touristic. But in a town whose history spans over 1, 300 years, there are far more than just the "Top 10" that are worth visiting! Quiet Zen gardens, antique browsing, a traditional lunch, sweets, an art museum and 1,001 Golden Buddha statues. This tour will introduce you to a world far away from the busy tourist sites where we will spend peaceful moments getting to know the true nature of Kyoto.

    FROM$453/ per group
    Andrew W.

    Descending Arashiyama (Kyoto Full-Day)

    Kyoto
    8 hours

    Most visitors head out to Kyoto simply to see the bamboo forest. Little do they know they are missing many of the best parts of this wonderful village! Join me on a full-day adventure off-the-beaten path and away from the crowds filled with magical sites, great food, traditional shops and lots of nature.

    FROM$453/ per group
    Andrew W.

    Zen Garden, Zen Mind (Kyoto Half-Day)

    Kyoto
    3 hours 30 min

    The Japanese garden defies quick and easy understanding. As we tour 3 magical Japanese gardens at the Nanzen-ji Zen monastery you will hear in-depth insights into the world of Japanese gardens that you would never learn about otherwise. The Japanese garden will be revealed to you as an expression of profound art-- amazing living and breathing sculptures nestled within the larger landscape of Kyoto.

    FROM$274/ per group
    Andrew W.
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