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A Wonderful day in Marvelous Autumn World
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Joined 2018
In this tour, we will visit two famous(so famous!) temples which have gorgeours colored maple leaves early in the morning, and after lunch, we will visit Ginkakuji Temple. Meeting time should be at 7:30~8:00 at your hotel(in Kyoto) or JR Kyoto Station. 'The early bird gets the worm.' We should start early and enjoy the marvelous world before so many people come. (Even if we arrive at Tofukuji Temple at 8:30, we will find many people there!)
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
7:30 at your hotel in Kyoto or 8:00 at JR Kyoto station
Eikando(Zenrinji): This temple has another name,'Eikando of autumn leaves'. You can enjoy walking around the garden filled with beautiful as many as 3000 colored maple leaves.
Tofukuji: This temple is one of the 'Five most important Zen temples in Kyoto.' A view from Tsutenkyo bridge is so famous.
Ginkakuji: The two-storied pavillion is modeled after the Golden Pavillion (Kinkakuji), however, no silver is used for this temple. The modest appearance and beautiful sand garden represent traditional Japanese beauty of 'Wabi-sabi.'
Ending Point
the gate of GInkakuji (I will show you how to go back to your hotel)
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, hotel pick up in Kyoto
transportation fee (you and guide), lunch (you and guide), entrance fee (you and guide)
Tour Important Information
* I'm very sorry, however, there are many steps inside of Eikando (Zenrinji), so, if you need to use a wheelchair, I recommend you to walk around only in the garden.
* There are many people visiting Kyoto during this period. Please find your hotel and book a room earlier.
*The time when Japanese maple leaves turn into red depends on each year. (Ususally around November 15 to the end of November.)
*This tour is available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this year. As for tours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, please send me a mail and ask.
This tour is available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this year. As for this tour, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, please ask me early.
Important message from the supplier
If you book me early, I can exchange mails with you many times to know what you want to do in details, collect information and prepare a lot for your plan. Please don't hesitate to ask me anything in advance.
I can guide you in the morning almost every day.(from 8:30 or 9:00 AM till 13:00 or 13:30PM)
This year, in case of the full day tour, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, are available.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Tomoe S.
Hello! My name is Tomoe. I'm a national licensed guide interpreter(English). I made my page here, TripleLights in October 2018. Thank you for finding me.
I was born and grew up in Otsu,Shiga, which is the next city of Kyoto.
I graduated from the university in Kyoto and lived there for four years due to my husband's job.
I like history and like to visit temples in Nara.
My hobby is to plan trips and have visited many cities and towns in Japan and abroad. One of my favorite places is the AIRPORT!!
I have enjoyed meeting and guiding people from abroad, to sightseeing spots in my country.
I really want many people from abroad to enjoy visiting many places and have wonderful experiences in my country. I'll be really happy if I can have such experiences with you!!
Please tell and ask me if there are any places which you want to visit and anything which you want to do in my country. I'll plan the trip only for you.
I am cheerful and always positive. I like to talk with people. I would like to talk with many people from many countries. Please tell me about your country, too!!
I'm looking forward to seeing you!!
* If you want, I will take you back to your hotel (within the time or with the extra hourly rate)
Or, I will show you how to go back to your hotel when we finish the tour.
* If you want, I will give you some advice about what to and where to eat your lunch/dinner.
Reviews
Mairead S.
“This was a SUPER Kyoto tour!!”
We could not have wished for a better tour of Kyoto. Tomoe S. was such an excellent guide! She has fantastic knowledge of the wonderful sites, their history, and how best to get there efficiently all of which made this tour so special. Tomoe S. listened carefully to what most interested us and ensured that we got the very best out of our day. Additionally she provided us with excellent travel information for our onward travels around Japan which was invaluable to us. Thank you so much for a wonderful day Tomoe S. And we are happy to give you the highest possible recommendation.
Meena M.
“Action-packed day”
Tomoe organized a fun and action-packed tour, covering Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, and Nijo Castle in one day without feeling rushed. She picked good times to visit each place and gave helpful and often humorous context along the way. One note: we visited Kyoto in October when it was quite hot (over 80 degrees): covering all of these places was very doable, but we were glad to have budgeted some rest / cool-off time during lunch.
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Tomoe S.
Dear Meena, Thank you very much for taking a time to post your warmhearted review. I was glad and impressed to know that your sons have much interest in my country and know a lot! Yes! There are so many places to visit in Kyoto. I hope you will come back to Kyoto and I can see such a great mother again. Please say 'Hi' and 'Thank you' to your sons. TOMOE
Marc C.
“Kyoto daytwo”
Our second day with Tomoe was unforgettable. Following the first day, she met us at the hotel lobby again and was very flexible as we requested to make some changes to the schedule. We wanted to visit the Fushimi Inari shrine and she made it happen. We started our day by visiting the Kiyomizu Dera temple. She gave us clear explanations about the temple, Buddhism rituals and took us on a beautiful stroll. We then walked through the narrow streets and took the opportunity to sample and buy delicacies. Next stop was the Sanjussgen-do temple with the 1000 bouddhas. Tomoe then suggested lunch at a local restaurant that serves Udon and tempura, the restaurant is visited by locals and the food was excellent. Tomoe then took us to Fushimi Inari and visited the 1000 Toories at the shrine, again the knowledge she shared with us was invaluable. We highly recommend Tomoe for her knowledge of Kyoto must see locations, knowledge of Japanese history and command of the English language. Thank you again Tomoe.
Tomoe S.
Dear Marc, Thank you sooo much for your wonderful review again! I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed visiting places and lunch on our second day. Actually, however, there are more nice places to visit in Kyoto. I hope you will come back to Kyoto again! I miss you all, so much! TOMOE
$204/ per group
More tours by Tomoe S.
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Very Special 1day Kyoto Tour just for You
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Very Special 1day Kyoto Tour just for You
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It's a little bit difficult, for the first comers to Japan, to visit popular sightseeing spots in both of Kyoto and Nara. In this tour, you can visit Nara Park, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, three most popular sightseeing spots in Nara and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, the most popular sightseeing spot for visitors from abroad, in Kyoto. Deer will wait for you in Nara Park!
Must see spots in Kyoto and Nara in a day (8 hours)
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A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (East Kyoto) 4h
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A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (North-west Kyoto) 4h
This tour is recommended for the first timers to Kyoto. Kyoto had been the capital of Japan for 1000 years and has many old temples and shrines to visit. You can visit three famous and popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto. All of these three places are registered as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.
A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (North-west Kyoto) 4h
Other Popular Day Trip Tours in Kyoto
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This tour covers 4 must-see sightseeing spot . Firstly, we visit the golden pavilion. We go to Arashiyama. We walk through Tenryuji garden and bamboo forest. In the afternoon, we'll visit Nijo castle. (We enjoy watching a live demonstration of Japanese sweet making with green tea(Mattcha).Finally you can learn about Kyoto’s traditional and wonderful kimono
Charming must -see in north west area of Kyoto city
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Customized Private Tour in Kyoto
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Customized Private Tour in Kyoto
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Your most memorable tour in Kyoto
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Your most memorable tour in Kyoto
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Western Kyoto Tour
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