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7 hours' top 5 tourists sites in Kyoto (recommended by the guide )

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Kiyomizudera Temple

Gion District

Golden (Kinakkuji) Temple

Bamboo Forest

7 hours' top 5 tourists sites in Kyoto (recommended by the guide )

Highlights

Joined 2026

Haru Y.

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Kyoto

English, Japanese (Native)

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Haru Y.)

Up to 15 people

Kyoto is said to be the 1,000 years' capital of this counrty.

There are many scenic places and historic interests.

There are lots of sites to see.

I have picked up top 5 sites in 6 to 7 hours' tour.

Let's go with me.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Kyoto Station (Kyoto Tourist Information Center, Kyo Navi)

- JR Kyoto Station is very big and Kyoto Tourist Information Center is good place to meet. This is within 3 minutes' walk from Central Gate of Shinkansen Kyoto Station and 1 minute of West Gate (2nd floor) of local lines.

09:10 AM

We go to Fushimi Inari Shrine by JR.

09:20 AM

Fushimi Inari Shrine (Entrance : Free)

Fushimi Inari Shrine is the very popular and crowded place and it is better to go there first. This shrine was originally founded about 1,300 years ago as the god of good harvest of rice and today's benefit is the success in business.

There are many orange gates (Torii gates) in this shrine, and these gates were donated by the merchants and the business owners to hope for the success in business. The highlight is 1,000 orange gates and it is very thrilling to go through these gates.

10:10 AM

We go to Kiyomizudera by JR & bus.

11:00 AM

Kiyomizudera Temple (Entrance : JY500/adult)

There are 17 World Heritage (UNESCO) Sites in Kyoto and this temple is one of them. This temple was originally built about 1,300 years ago and unfortunaltely burned down many times.

Today' temple was built about 400 years ago.

This temple is located along the slope of the mountain. The highlight of this temple is the big stage commanding a splended view of Kyoto City.

We are impressed by this panoramic view.

12:00 PM

We go to Gion District by bus or walk.

12:10 PM

Quick lunch

You can choose the restaurant. Retaurants in other places than Gion will be available. (Approx. JY 1,500 too 2,000/adult)

12:50 PM

Gion District (Enatrance : Free)

Gion District is the town of Geisha.

Geisha entertain guests with the traditional dance & song.

The houses where Geisha enttertain guests are old style Japanese buildings. Doors, windows and fences are made of wooded lattice. The roads are paved with natural stones. This townscape is of great taste to walk.

01:30 PM

We go to Golden (Kinkakuji) Temple by bus & metro & bus.

02:00 PM

Golden (Kinkakuji) Temple (Entrance : JY500/adult)

Golden temple is also one of World Heritage (UNESCO) Sites.

This temple was built by the powerful shogun to receive guests about 650 years ago. Gold is the symbol of power and wealth.

He must have shown off his power and wealth to his guests.

The glittering building floating on the pond is really splendid.

02:50 PM

We go to bamboo forest by bus & train (with transfer).

03:30 PM

Bamboo forest

Bamboos are naturally growing for a long time.

There are many products made of bamboos in Japan, such as bamboo fences and tea whisks etc. Japanese like the texture of bamboo.

Also, Japanese like bamboo shoots very much. They are integral item in the side menu of Japanese style food.

We can walk through these bamboos and this view is breathtaking.

In addition to bamboo forest, there are many popular sites in this area.

Tenryuji Temple, Okochi-Villa, Monkey Park etc.

You can contiinue to stay here after this tour, if you want.

04:00 PM

We go back to JR Kyoto Station by JR.

Ending Point

JR Kyoto Station. (It is possible to drop you off at some appropriate place.)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Public transportaiton fee for guide

Lunch for guide

Other costs related to guide

What‘s not included

Public transportation fee for guests (Approx. JY 2,500/Adult)

Entrance fee for guests (JY 1,000/adult)

Lunch for guests (JY 1,500 to 2,000/adult)

Taxi fare

Other costs related to guests

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable

dress & shoes.

* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.

Tour with vehicle is recommended.

* Tour with vehicle is also recommended, if there is someone with

wheelchair.

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other

dietary restrictions.

Important message from the supplier

I am a freelance guide interpreter and available everyday, if the day is not booked.

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 2026

Haru Y.

Identity Verified

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About Tour Guide Haru Y.

Hello, I am Haruhiko.

I was born in the year 1957 in Hyogo and was brought up there before entering the university.

I graduated from university in Osaka. After graduating the university, I worked as international sales people for about 45 years.

My job was to go to foreign countries and sell our products to foreign customers.

I went to about 20 countiries about 200 times.

Throught these business trips, I talked much with lots of foreign people not only about business matters but also private and other matters. I have found it will make my experiences wider and make my knolwdge deeperto talk with people with different culture, hisotry and backgound.

My hobby is to go to Buddhism temples, Shinto Shrines & Castles and to learn about culture & history of this country. I began to think that how it is interesting to introduce them to foreign people.

I got the License of Guide Interpreter (English) and began to guide in the year 2022.

My favorite area of guide is Kansai area such as Kyoto, Nara Osaka & Hyogo.

I have guided these areas about 500 times.

If you have a chance to come to Kansai Area, why doon't you join my area !!

I am looking forward to seeing you.

Thank you.