Discover Kyoto Highlights Full Day Private Tour from Kobe
Joined 2018
In this tour you'll visit two must-see places in Kyoto, Imperial Palace and Kinkakuji Temple.
Emperors & Empresses lived in the Kyoto Imperial Palace for 540 years from 1331 to1869. And enthronements were held at Shishinden Hall. You'll sense Kyoto's true history which Japan takes pride in.
Kinkakuji was built in 1397. Used as a Zen Buddhist temple after his death. Hope you'll be able to see an inverted image of the golden pavilion reflected in the pond, which is out of the world.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kobe Cruise Dock
- In the lobby of the port building. 3rd F.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
You'll walk around historic houses in the palace, and enjoy viewing two beautiful Japanese gardens. Hope cherry blossoms will be in full bloom.
Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple is regarded as one of the most beautiful temples across the country. You'll see golden Pavilion and its beautiful garden, whose combination might have visitors feel as if they are in the heaven. Inverted image reflected in the pond is out of the world.
Drop off
Kobe Cruise Dock, In the lobby of the port building. 3rd F.
Ending Point
Kobe Cruise Dock. In the lobby of the port building. 3rd F.
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
Guiding fee
Public transportation (guests and guide, about 3,500 yen each), entrance fee for Kinkakuji Temple (guests 500 yen each), lunch, and personal expenditures.
Tour Important Information
When the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed, usually on Mondays, you can replace it with another place based on your interests like Arashiyama Bamboo Forests in western Kyoto, Kiyomizudera Temple, or Fushimi Inari Shrine both in eastern Kyoto.
Important message from the supplier
I can also guide you in Hiroshima (Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima), 1-day tour. My transportation fees to/from Hiroshima cost about 20,000 JPY, return.
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
Joined 2018
About Tour Guide Shogo K.
Hi! I'm Shogo, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in English. "Shogo"? Looks a little bit hard to pronounce. So if you are interested in Samurai or Busho, call me "Shogun". (rather humble and hen-pecked at home, though.:)
Just a little bit information about myself. I was born and grew up in Himeji, about 50km west of Kobe. When a child I quite often visited world-famous Himeji Castle. So it's like "MY castle." As a student, I lived in Kyoto for four years. I'm a father of three, and have lived in Kobe with my family for over 30 years.
So I'm quite familiar with various tourist spots/attractions in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Himeji, Kobe and the like, all in western Japan. Also I've lived in Lawrence, Kansas, for two years in my 20s as a Jayhawk. Great old memory!:)
Here are some of my specialties.
First, I can show you around popular historical sites and relics in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Himeji. You'll surely feel the depth of Japanese culture by visiting these places. Second, I can offer you special tours of fancy sake breweries in Kobe, Nara and Kyoto. Third, I also guide you around Hiroshima, including magnificent Itsukushima Shrine.
My goal/dream as guide interpreter is to help you explore and understand Japan and its culture with warm hospitality or Omotenashi. So please reach out to me any time, 24/7. For your super memorable trip, "Always with YOU" Shogo!:)
Reviews
Rebecca N.
“Wonderful Kyoto”
Had a fantastic day visiting the sights of Kyoto. Can’t believe we saw so much in one day. Shogo is a wonderful guide. Highly recommend
Rebecca N.
“Fabulous day in Osaka ”
Shogo is fantastic guide. Took us from port to many amazing sights. Highlight was a beautiful lunch of okonomayaki in beautiful restaurant. Osaka is lovely place to visit and Shogo is great.
Rebecca N.
“Fabulous morning in Kobe. ”
Even with wet weather we still had a wonderful time with Shogo. Visited China town and sake brewery. Shogo is a wonderful guide. Lots of patience when we stopped to look in shops. Highly recommend
$361/ per group
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