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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
Maryann B.
“HIROSHIMA Museum and Miyajima island ”
Sad about what happened in Hiroshima all those deaths, but wonderful how it flourished and now looks beautiful. We enjoyed Miyajima also, the Tori gate and saw the temple. Had wonderful seafood and checked out the stores. It was a wonderful tour thanks to Kazu! We enjoyed this tour a lot! Kazu was wonderful as always. Thank you Kazu!
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Kazuhiko G.
Hello, I also had a wonderful time in Hiroshima and Miyajima with your nice group. Thank you very much. I hope this tour will be a memorable experience for your group. Thank you!! Kazuhiko Goto
Maryann B.
“Train ride, boat ride and Gion”
Went on the lovely Romantic train ride, Hozugawa boat ride which we really enjoyed, and visited Gion. Kazu was wonderful as always.
Kazuhiko G.
Hello, Thank you so much for the wonderful review. It was my first time taking the Hozu River cruise, too. I had a great time. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Thank you, Kazu Goto
Hannah G.
“What an adventure!!!”
Wow what a day we spent with Kazu! Nothing was too much for Kazu - even my demanding schedule to take us from one side of Kyoto to another and he excelled and we all had such an amazing time! Kazu led us with ease and made even train hopping look easy. He knew the best pics to take in the areas especially at the beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo groves and do not miss the MUST DO trip to the Monkey park - was fabulous and feeding the monkeys was so much fun! We can't wait to come back in the future - Kazu will give you the adventure of a lifetime and show off his beautiful country!Thank you thank you thank you!!! We will never forget the time we shared in Kyoto with you!
Kazuhiko G.
Hello, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I was also very happy to serve as your family’s tour guide. It was a very hot day, so I’m sure you were all exhausted. However, I’m very glad you all enjoyed yourselves. I hope this tour will be a memorable experience in Japan for your wonderful family. I would be delighted if you could visit Japan again soon. Thank you!! Kazuhiko Goto
$190/ per group
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Kyoto Express Half Day Tour
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