A Wonderful day in Marvelous Autumn World

Day Trip
Kyoto
Japanese (Native), English
7 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 6 people

In Kyoto, there are many temples which have many Japanese maple trees. They turn into red around November 20 or so. (It depends on the year.)

Many people not only from the world but also from all over Japan visit Kyoto during this period. You will be definitely amazed at the gorgeous world you can see with your eyes. 'The early bird gets the worm'. We should start early and enjoy the marvelous world before so many people come. (Even at 8:30, you will find so many people at Tofukuji Temple!)


Tomoe S.
4.90 / 5
(72 reviews)

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)

What to Expect

In this tour, we will visit two famous (so famous!) temples which have gorgeous colored maple leaves early in the morning, and after lunch, we will visit Ginkakuji-temple.

Meeting time should be at 8:00 at Kyoto station or 7:30 at your hotel (in Kyoto).

'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!)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick up in Kyoto

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), lunch (you and guide), entrance fee (you and guide)

Important Information

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.




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.

* 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.

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

Reviews

Carlos O.

5 / 5
Sep 24, 2023

Two unforgettable days in Kyoto

My wife and I spent two lovely half-days discovering Kyoto with Tomoe-san. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, cheerful, patient - all that you look for in a guide. After our two days, we had a much richer understanding of Kyoto and of Japanese culture and customs. We also felt like we made a new friend! We strongly recommend Tomoe-san, and will surely hire her the next time we visit this wonderful city. Arigato gozaimasu!

Tomoe S.

Dear Carlos, Thank you very much for such a warmhearted review and two wonderful half-days! You are such a nice couple and I had the supreme and real pleasure as a guide! Thank you very much for booking me as your guide and giving me such a precious meeting. I do hope that you will visit Kyoto and I can see you again! TOMOE

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Hoan L.

5 / 5
Sep 22, 2023

Local knowledge and a friendly smile

Our family loved Tomoe - it was a very hot day and she was so flexible with us. She met us on the platform, helped with storing luggage and made sure we covered all our planned items. You could see that Tomoe knew exactly where to go and she had done all her research to prepare to take us to places. She knew what to try that was suitable for kids and helped with the taxi back to our accomodation. I regret not booking Tomoe for another tour as we wasted a day trying to navigate ourselves with very young children! Thank you for your tour Tomoe!!!

Tomoe S.

Dear Hoan, Thank you sooo much for such a warmhearted review! It was a hot, hot day in September, however, I could have a really wonderful time with you, such a nice family! I wish I could spend more time with you... I miss you all. I hope that I can see you again. Thank you very much for booking me as your guide. TOMOE

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Sandrine C.

5 / 5
Sep 17, 2023

Fabulous day tour of Kyoto with Tomoe

We exchanged a few messages before our arrival with Tomoe to finalise the itinerary. She was very accommodating and we did all the things we wanted to do. Tomoe is very knowledgeable and gave us loads of useful information when visiting sites. She guided us to the place where we had booked a kimono and tea ceremony at the end of the tour. A recommendation of hers where we had a great time. She also helped us shaping the itinerary of the next day when we were on our own. Her English is great. She is very thoughtful, she brought a birthday gift to Les. She also took loads of pictures of us. Overall we had a fantastic day. Would highly recommend Tomoe to anyone.

Tomoe S.

Dear Sandrine and Les, Thank you very much for your warmhearted review! What a fun, hot day we spent together! I was amazed at you, always think of your husband. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed tea ceremony, too. Thank you very much for booking me as your guide. I do hope that I can see you again. TOMOE

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Bianca G.

5 / 5
Sep 12, 2023

Tomoe is a knowledgeable, friendly, and an amazing tour guide

Tomoe is an amazing tour guide and a bless in my trip and made my stay in Kyoto meaningful and entertaining . Very knowledgeable, funny, friendly and listen to my expectation what I want to experience and places to wish to visit in Kyoto. Love my time here because of that. She's happily took as many photos to each places we went... it's a bonus and made it memorable. Thank you Tomoe...Arigato gozaimashita. Bianca

Tomoe S.

Dear Bianca, Wow! Thank you very much for such a warmhearted review! Thanks to you, I enjoyed the day with you in Kyoto so much! I was really happy with my job as a guide because I could meet you, such nice people! Talking with you, walking with you, taking pictures of you, I won't forget you...I do hope that I can see you again. (maybe, next time with your family???) Thank you so much for booking me as your guide in Kyoto. TOMOE

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