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!
At your hotel in Kyoto 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
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 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.
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 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 is High-class entertainment districts n Kyoto and there are many nice restaurants, where you can enjoy with Maiko and
Geisha if you invite them. The town is in old Japanese styles, which made of wooden particular structures.
You will feel the atmosphere in old days.
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
Kiyomizu Temple is located on the foot mountain, and then you can overview Kyoto City from their stage of Main Hall.
The name of Kiyomizu is Pure Water in Japanese, which the General found the well 1200 years ago.
sending back you to your in \kyoto.
At your hotel in Kyoto or final destination in Kyoto
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 JYen1000 n Kiyomizu Temple JYen400 per one adult, n others free.
Lunch fee abt. JYen1500
If by bicycle, it will cost abt.JYen1500 per person including some bike nsurance.
Please put on suitable walking shoes with you, because this is walking tour.
Stop if you want, it is possible to use taxi at some areas or prepare chartered taxi, for you,, stop requiring extra charges, or possible to use bicycle.
Since 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.
If by Bycle, you may need to lift up bycycle, at some place from road to riverside.
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
See the calendar for availability
“Eric was great!”
We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Eric. He showed us some great highlights and was very friendly. Would definitely recommend!
Eric T.
(46 reviews)Hi Ms. Luke ! Thank you very much for your comments to the tour. I am happy with your comments that you enjoyed Uji and lunch with me. If possible, please come to Kyoto ,Osaka, Kobe and Nara. Meeting you again in Japan. Regards Eric Tanaka
“In depth Knowledge of History”
The best tour guide in Japan! Has a very in depth knowledge of the history and relevance of the tour sites
“Fulfilling Stroll in Kyoto”
I work in Kyoto and was fortunate to be able to participate in this tour. I was very satisfied with the tour because it showed me a slightly different Kyoto from the one I usually see. Most of all, I enjoyed walking around Kyoto. There were fewer crowds on this day, so it was a great light exercise before dinner. I would recommend an evening stroll. My sincere thanks to Eric.
Eric T.
(46 reviews)Ms Rumi Thank you for your comments and I am very happy to hear from you that you enjoyed the tour with guide Thanks and regards Eric Tanaka