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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.
4.79 / 5
(205 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Hyogo
English
4 hours
Private tour (only you and Kazuhiko G.)
Up to 10 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.
4.79 / 5
(205 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

“HIROSHIMA Museum and Miyajima island ”

Sad about what happened in Hiroshima all those deaths, but wonderful how it flourished and now looks beautiful. We enjoyed Miyajima also, the Tori gate and saw the temple. Had wonderful seafood and checked out the stores. It was a wonderful tour thanks to Kazu! We enjoyed this tour a lot! Kazu was wonderful as always. Thank you Kazu!

Maryann  B.

Kazuhiko G.

Hello, I also had a wonderful time in Hiroshima and Miyajima with your nice group. Thank you very much. I hope this tour will be a memorable experience for your group. Thank you!! Kazuhiko Goto

“Train ride, boat ride and Gion”

Went on the lovely Romantic train ride, Hozugawa boat ride which we really enjoyed, and visited Gion. Kazu was wonderful as always.

Maryann  B.

Kazuhiko G.

Hello, Thank you so much for the wonderful review. It was my first time taking the Hozu River cruise, too. I had a great time. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Thank you, Kazu Goto

“What an adventure!!!”

Wow what a day we spent with Kazu! Nothing was too much for Kazu - even my demanding schedule to take us from one side of Kyoto to another and he excelled and we all had such an amazing time! Kazu led us with ease and made even train hopping look easy. He knew the best pics to take in the areas especially at the beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo groves and do not miss the MUST DO trip to the Monkey park - was fabulous and feeding the monkeys was so much fun! We can't wait to come back in the future - Kazu will give you the adventure of a lifetime and show off his beautiful country!Thank you thank you thank you!!! We will never forget the time we shared in Kyoto with you!

Hannah G.

Kazuhiko G.

Hello, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I was also very happy to serve as your family’s tour guide. It was a very hot day, so I’m sure you were all exhausted. However, I’m very glad you all enjoyed yourselves. I hope this tour will be a memorable experience in Japan for your wonderful family. I would be delighted if you could visit Japan again soon. Thank you!! Kazuhiko Goto

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