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7 Fantastic Districts along Kamo River on foot or by bike
Joined 2017
2000 years ago Japanese Gods fell down to Shimogamo Shrine and Capital had been moved to Kyoto 1200 years ago.
Kyoto Culture developed along Kamo River. Emperor Palace was located on the Western Side of Kama River and many Temples and Shrines were located on the
Eastern Side of Kama River.
The first Kabuki was performed by Okuni , Shrine Maiden at the Riverbed of Kama River.
Would you explore 7 fantastic districts along the Kama River with me ? On foot or by bike!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Kyoto or JR Kyoto Station
Starting from your Hotel or JR Kyoto Station
Meeting at your Hotel and we will have briefing about Kyoto, such as location, culture & history.
And we will start to the first destination
The Shimogamo Shrine
Walking through the Primitive Forest of Shiogamao Shrine, where Japanese Gods fell down, we will find the Shito gate and
Mail Hall of Shimogamo Shrine. The gods of Shrine are ancesters of Japanese Emperor.
Please pray for Japanese Gods and get the blessings of Gods.
Stop Japanese consists of 8 million goods , including Mahomet, Jesus & so on.
The Emperor Palace
The Emperor Palace was moved to the present place 15th century, and you can appreciate more than 8 buildings, including government hall, ceremony Hall residence, and so on.
Please appreciate Japanese Wooden Structures, mainly made of Cypress wood and Cyder Wood.
Nijo Castle
Yasu Tokugawa unified Japan in 1600 and built the Nijo Castle in 1603.
When he visited Kyoto, he stayed here., because his foundation was located in Edo(Tokyo) and he need to get nominal permission
from Emperor. Stop the Main Hall was built 400 years ago and remains as they were. Please realize the culture, Samurai Culture.
Nishiki Market area and Lunch
Nishiki market has a history for more than 400 years and Japanese restaurants purchase their ingredients from this marke.
Since Kyoto had been a capital of Japan, hi-quality ingredients gathered to the market.
Gion District
Gion District is High-class entertainment districts n Kyoto and there are many nice restaurants, where Maiko & Geisha start working from evening time.
Houses are made from wooden particular structures, and You will feel the atmosphere in old days.
Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka Slope Districts
Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka Districts are the approach street to Kiyomizu Temple.
From 400 years ago Tokyo People came to Kyoto on foot and enjoyed shopping and meal here, on the way to the Kiyomizu Temple.
In old days this area was area of Climbing Koln and there were may shops of pottery
Sanjusangendo Temple
Sanjusangedo Temple was built by Emperor's request to Shogun and
you will find 1000 image of Buddha , which is located in the Longest wooden
structure in the world., together with 28 guardian dieties.
At the western side Corridor, Japanese Archery contests has been held for more than 400 years
Returning to your hotel or your final destination in Kyoto
sending back you to your in \kyoto.
Ending Point
Some visiting spots may change, owing to off day of visiting spots.
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
Guide Fee
Picking up fee at your Hotel in Kyoto
Public Transportation JYen1100 per person n taxi fee.
Public Transportation: JYen900 per day. Taxi: by actual expenses
Entrance Fee Nijo Castle JYen1300 n Kiyomizu Temple JYen500 per one adult, n others free.
Lunch fee abt. JYen1500
If by bicycle, it will cost abt.JYen1700 per person and insurance charges
and parking lot charge
Tour Important Information
Please put on suitable walking shoes with you, because this is walking tour stop we may take taxi for saving time.
Or you can enjoy these places by Bicycle by renting a bicycle.
In order to enjoy the tour, please accept short briefing about culture and history in Kyoto.
If requested, it is possible to amend the schedule for you.
Please note Emperor palace closed on Monday n Nijo Castle closed on Tuesday, and I will offer you another spots instead of them on closed day
Important message from the supplier
See the calendar for availability
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 2017
About Tour Guide Eric T.
Hallow ! This is Eric Tanaka.
I was born in Kyoto, and I have been living in Kyoto.
I am sure that Kyoto is one of the best city for sightseeing and living.
I wish if I can introduce some nice places for you by walking around city streets.
Also, in suburbs, there are a lot of nice sightseeing places such as Bamboo forest, Monkey park, Fushimi shrine, Zen practice temples and so on.
Let's enjoy Kyoto town and Kyoto food.with me.
Reviews
“thank you for this informative day”
Erik presented important highlights of Kyoto. We enjoyed the well planned tour as well as Erics flexibility to follow our individual wishes.
Eric T.
(49 reviews)Thank you very much for your comments I enjoyed tour with you too I wish if we can meet again in Kyoto Regards Eric Tanaka
Eric G.
7 Fantastic Districts along Kamo River on foot or by bike
“Biking the town was the way to go.”
We rented motorized bikes for our family of five. We went to several stops and had a great day.
Eric T.
(49 reviews)I am happy to have had the tour with your family. I welcome you next visit to Japan Eric Tanaka
“Great tour”
We enjoyed the tour with Eric. He knows the little things that you would never get and he was attentive to our questions and needs. 100% recommended!
Eric T.
(49 reviews)It it my pleasure that I have received your comments to my tour. I hope that You will enjoy more in Japan. I wish if you will contact with me. on your next tour to Japan. Regards Eric Tanaka
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