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A Kyoto Tour to Discover the Quiet, Serene, and Authentic Side of the City
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Joined 2014
This tour is designed to help you discover the true beauty of Kyoto while avoiding the crowds as much as possible.
Of course, I can also take you to popular attractions as an optional tour based on your preferences.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel Lobby etc.
- For Airbnb and similar services, please provide your full address.
Daikaku-ji Buddhist temple in Arashiyama
Daikaku-ji Temple was built in the 8th century as an imperial villa.
Here, you can try your hand at copying sutras.
You can also take a stroll through the beautiful pond and park outside.
Giou-ji Temple in Arashiyama
Unlike other temples, this is a quaint, old temple. It has the quintessential atmosphere of an Arashiyama. The highlight is its beautiful moss garden.
Optional Tour and Lunch in Arashiyama
As an optional tour, we will visit the following districts before lunch.
Although it is crowded, the bamboo grove and the gardens at Tenryū-ji are absolutely beautiful. Monkey Park is also popular. Then, we will have lunch.
If not, we will move to Kinkaku-ji Buddhist Temple (It takes about 1 hour from Arashiyama district. Then, we will have lunch.
Ending Point
Kyoto City
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
・Public transportation fee (Less than about $10 per person, for
you and guide)
・Lunch (Less than about $10 per person, for you and guide)
・Entrance fee (Less than about $10 per person, for you)
Tour Important Information
• This tour involves a lot of walking, so please be sure to wear comfortable
shoes.
• Several places we will visit do not accept credit cards, so please bring
cash.
In particular, public transportation only accepts cash or IC cards.
Therefore, I recommend purchasing an IC card (Suica, Pasmo, or Icoca) in
advance.
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
Joined 2014
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
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Michelle M.
“Excellent day in Himeji”
We had an excellent tour with Kazu. I highly recommend him. He had great communication to create a custom tour for us. He arrived early at our hotel lobby. He spoke excellent English and was very kind. He was very informative about the many sights we visited and came prepared with printouts and pictures. He took photos of our family. He took us to the castle, garden and museum. He took us to a special request to see a Sake Brewery. He reserved Shinkansen tickets. He helped us with ordering lunch. He was very knowledgeable getting around the trains and buses. It made our day a breeze. We really enjoyed our day and Kazu made it very special. Thank you.
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Kazuhiko G.
Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. And, thank you also for the lovely gift. I’m sorry I had everyone walking so much. It was a pleasure to spend such a fun day with all of your families. I hope this tour will be a memorable part of your time in Japan. I hope you continue to enjoy many more wonderful tours in Japan. Thank you, Kazuhiko Goto
Stephen K.
“A great guide and a very nice man”
I have just returned from Japan. I had a great day in Kyoto with Kaz. He was punctual and provided me with a great day of not just sightseeing, but also the historical depth that I had requested. He was so knowledgeable and was able to really explain his knowledge with depth and clarity. To make things even better he was extremely organized and prepared. It was a great day and I feel as if I have made a friend. I plan on returning as soon as I can and would use him in Kyoto without question. Stephen Kahn
Kazuhiko G.
Hello, Thank you for your wonderful review. I also had a great time. I hope this tour becomes a memorable one for you. And I look forward to welcoming you back to Japan again. Thank you!!
Yehuda M.
“Great tour”
Kazuhiko (Kazu) was very kind with us, considerate with our walking issues, and had a lot of patience towards our needs.
Kazuhiko G.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. I apologize for making you walk so much. I imagine it was a tiring journey. I hope this tour becomes a memorable tour in Japan. Thank you!!
$189/ per group
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Kyoto Express Half Day Tour
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Let's go Arashiyama!
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Let's go Arashiyama!
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