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Hyogo Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Hyogo Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Hyogo Private Tour - Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple
Hyogo Private Tour - Arashiyama area (Bamboo Forests)
Arashiyama area (Bamboo Forests)
Hyogo Private Tour - Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Hyogo Private Tour - Yasaka-no Tou Pagoda (near Kiyomizu-dera Temple)
Yasaka-no Tou Pagoda (near Kiyomizu-dera Temple)
Hyogo Private Tour - Nijyo-jyo Castle
Nijyo-jyo Castle
Hyogo Private Tour - Nishiki Japanese Traditional Market
Nishiki Japanese Traditional Market

Kyoto Express Half Day Tour

Highlights
Hyogo Tour Guide - Kazuhiko G.

Joined 2014

Kazuhiko G.
4.78 / 5
(202 reviews)
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Hyogo
English
4 hours
Private tour (only you and Kazuhiko G.)
Up to 15 people

This tour is an express customized half-day tour that will take you to several of the following attractions in Kyoto in a short period of time, tailored to your needs.

Please choose 2 places of your choice.

I will pick you up from and drop-off at your hotel or location of your choice.

・Fushimi Inari Shrine ・Arashiyama area (Bamboo forests, Monkey park etc.) ・ kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)

・Kiyomizu-dera Temple ・Nijyo-jyo Castle ・Nishiki market ・Others

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your hotel or location of your choice

08:00 AM

Your hotel lobby or location of your choice

I will meet you at your hotel lobby or location of your choice.

09:00 AM

Fushimi Inari Shrine

It is a famous shrine representing Japan that enshrines

the god of fertility.

The characteristic of this shrine is that there are

more than 10,000 torii gates all the way to the summit, and

you can pass through many torii gates along the way.

Here you can learn about Japanese religion, such as

the differences between Shinto and Buddhism, and

how to worship.

(Entrance fee)free

11:00 AM

Arashiyama area (Bamboo forests etc.) or Kiyomizu-dera temple

・Arashiyama area (Bamboo forests etc.)

  It is a scenic spot where the emperor and aristocrats had

villas for more than 1000 years.  

  Please stroll through beautiful scenery such as

the bamboo forest and Togetsukyo Bridge.

(Entrance fee)

The bamboo forest and Togetsukyo Bridge : Free

Tenryu-ji Buddhist Temple :

  High School Student & Adult : 500 yen

  Elementary & Junior High School Student : 300 yen

・Kiyomizu-dera Temple

The view from the terrace, called "Kiyomizu-no-butai"

(stage of Kiyomizu), is spectacular.

The main shrine enshrines one of the Buddhist statues, the

Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.

Other statues of Buddha, such as Niou and Jizo Bosatsu, can also be seen.

Located on a hillside, the temple commands a panoramic view of

the city of Kyoto.

There are many souvenir shops along the approach to the

temple, where you can buy traditional Japanese souvenirs.

Nearby is the five-story pagoda known as Yasaka-no-to (Yasaka Pagoda).

(Entrance fee)

  High School Student & Adult : 400 yen

Elementary & Junior High School Student : 200 yen

12:00 PM

Your hotel or location of your choice

We will say goodbye at your hotel lobby or location of your choice.

Ending Point

Your hotel or location of your choice

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Only the guide fee for the entire group is included.

I will pick you up at your desired location.

What‘s not included

Transportation fee, Lunch fee, Entrance fee

Tour Important Information

*You will know following items.

 ・Japanese garden style and architecture

 ・Differnce between Shinto (Japanese original religion) and Buddhism

 ・The meaning of Torii gate etc.

 ・The type of Buddha statue

 ・How to pray at Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple

 ・Japanese history

 ・Japanese traditional cuisine

 ・Others

*I can also guide in following spots if you pay additional fee.

・Nara ・Osaka ・Hiroshima ・Himeji ・Tayama & Shirakawa-go・Hikone Castle in Shiga

Important message from the supplier

Please feel free to contact me!!

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Hyogo Tour Guide - Kazuhiko G.

Joined 2014

Kazuhiko G.
4.78 / 5
(202 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Kazuhiko G.

Hello, I’m Kazuhiko. Please call me “Kazu”. I'm a national-licensed tour guide. I have a wife and 4 children.

I was born in Osaka city near Kyoto, although I have lived in many places across Japan. I used to work for multinational electric company and I traveled to many countries (U.S., Thailand, Hong Kong etc.) on business.

I have enjoyed guiding many foreign tourists in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Mt. Fuji etc. for many years.

During your tour, you can discover a rich Japanese history spanning about 2,000 years, learn about and experience profound Japanese arts (tea ceremony, flower arrangement etc.), feel the spiritual atmosphere of Buddhist temples or Shinto shrines, see a breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji, bamboo forest, Japanese gardens etc..

Moreover, you can taste Japanese cuisine that each season has to offer (Sushi, Tempura, Soba or ramen noodle etc.).

You can get close to nature and feed wild deer or monkeys or even a build snowman in winter.

I’m sure that I can provide a splendid tour of Japan that will be a lasting memory for you to treasure.

Experience the mysteries of Japan with 5 senses !!

Your memorable tour awaits you.

Please feel free to contact me!!

Reviews

Excellent day in Himeji

We had an excellent tour with Kazu. I highly recommend him. He had great communication to create a custom tour for us. He arrived early at our hotel lobby. He spoke excellent English and was very kind. He was very informative about the many sights we visited and came prepared with printouts and pictures. He took photos of our family. He took us to the castle, garden and museum. He took us to a special request to see a Sake Brewery. He reserved Shinkansen tickets. He helped us with ordering lunch. He was very knowledgeable getting around the trains and buses. It made our day a breeze. We really enjoyed our day and Kazu made it very special. Thank you.

Michelle M.

Kazuhiko G.

Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. And, thank you also for the lovely gift. I’m sorry I had everyone walking so much. It was a pleasure to spend such a fun day with all of your families. I hope this tour will be a memorable part of your time in Japan. I hope you continue to enjoy many more wonderful tours in Japan. Thank you, Kazuhiko Goto

A great guide and a very nice man

I have just returned from Japan. I had a great day in Kyoto with Kaz. He was punctual and provided me with a great day of not just sightseeing, but also the historical depth that I had requested. He was so knowledgeable and was able to really explain his knowledge with depth and clarity. To make things even better he was extremely organized and prepared. It was a great day and I feel as if I have made a friend. I plan on returning as soon as I can and would use him in Kyoto without question. Stephen Kahn

Stephen K.

Kazuhiko G.

Hello, Thank you for your wonderful review. I also had a great time. I hope this tour becomes a memorable one for you. And I look forward to welcoming you back to Japan again. Thank you!!

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