/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4336/74946.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4336/74945.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4336/74944.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4336/74923.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4336/74922.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4336/74921.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4336/74920.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4336/74919.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4336/74918.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4336/74917.jpg)
A Wonderful day in Marvelous Autumn World
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/15113/62910.jpg)
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
Wendy V.
“Lovely local guide for a family of 4”
Tomoe was a lovely guide who took the time to know our interests and what we wanted to see and suggested an itinerary before we arrived. We are a family of 4 including 2 girls (9,12). Great knowledge of Japanese history. We had a lovely time seeing the sights and also knowing how locals lived. She also gave us clear instructions on how to catch the train from Osaka to Kyoto and back. Thanks Tomoe :)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/15113/62910.jpg)
Tomoe S.
Dear Wendy, Thank you very much for your warmhearted review. Actually, I wanted to take you to the places with few people to enjoy Kyoto. Walking with umbrellas among many people was not easy, however, I had a wonderful time with you on such a rainy day! I was happy to talk with you many things about my country. I do hope that you will come to Kyoto again and I can see your lovely daughters in the future! TOMOE
Tomer S.
“Prefect day in Kyoto”
We had a wonderful and insightful day with Tomoe in Kyoto. The communication before we met was clear and helpful. She had a great plan for the day and kept sharing her knowledge about the city, culture, and traditions throughout the tour. Her English is very good, and our youngest daughter especially appreciated her explanations. It felt personal and cared We highly recommend her guiding services
Tomoe S.
Dear Tomer, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! Thanks to you, such a nice family as just I imagined, I had a fantastic day! You were always punctual and the day went well a lot. I enjoyed talking with you, about your country and my country. I hope that you will come to Kyoto again! Thank you very much for booking me as your guide. Please say, 'Hi!' and 'Thank you!' to your daughter! TOMOE
Kelsey S.
“A perfect half day in Kyoto”
Tomoe was incredibly accommodating from the beginning. I arrived in Kyoto from Tokyo in the morning and she helped me store my luggage at the train station. Next we went to Yasaka Koshindo temple. It is a very colorful temple with kukurizaru, colored balls of fabric shaped like a monkey. Next, we walked through Kiyomizuzaka. A historic shopping area with great food and souvenirs. I enjoyed walking along the streets on the way to the temple. Next we went to the Kiyomizudera Temple. It was an incredible building with a balcony over a cliff built using no nails. The scenery is also gorgeous. Lastly, we went to the Sanjyusangendo temple where they had 1000 gold Buddha statues protected by 28 warrior statues. It was an incredible building and artwork to behold. Tomoe ensured I safely collected my luggage from the train station and made it to my hotel. She even gave me chocolates as a present. Overall, Tomoe is an amazing guide, who goes above and beyond for her guests.
Tomoe S.
Dear Kelsey, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I was happy to meet you at the platform of Shinkansen Kyoto Station, and spend such a fabulous half day with you in Kyoto. Also, I was surprised and glad to see you looking each Buddhist statue carefully at Sanjyusangendo Temple. I do hope that you will come to Kyoto and I can see you, such a sincere person again! Thank you very much for booking me as your guide. TOMOE
$204/ per group
More tours by Tomoe S.
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/3654/90107.jpg)
Very Special 1day Kyoto Tour just for You
Kyoto had been the capital of Japan for 1000 years and has many wonderful places to visit. Please choose a few places among the following sightseeing spots, as you like. If you have any other preferable spots, please let me know. I'll guide you as many places as possible. Please note that some places are located in a little far away from the center of the city and it may need some time to go and come back.
Very Special 1day Kyoto Tour just for You
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/3663/89764.jpg)
Must see spots in Kyoto and Nara in a day (8 hours)
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)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/3604/89855.jpg)
A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (East Kyoto) 4h
This tour is recommended for the first visitors to Kyoto. Kyoto had been the capital of Japan for 1000 years and has many old temples and shrines to visit. In this tour, you can visit two of the most famous and popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto and see the wonderful tradition, especially about Buddhist culture.
A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (East Kyoto) 4h
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/3611/89303.jpg)
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
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/2012/41126.jpg)
Charming must -see in north west area of Kyoto city
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
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/6370/1b9419c1-e4e2-44bb-ad39-431af320d4c6.png)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/1599/34767.jpg)
Customized Private Tour in Kyoto
This is customized private tour in Kyoto which guests can create easily by selecting any spots from a list of popular tourist destinations. The list consists of 16 tourist destinations (S01-16) that are very popular especially among foreign tourists. After the guest's selection the guide will arrange best itinerary with tour cost and feedback proper offer to the guest for formal booking.
Customized Private Tour in Kyoto
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/702/77529.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/422/10927.jpg)
Your most memorable tour in Kyoto
Kyoto is an ancient capital that has existed for over 1000 years. There are many shrines and temples, and you can also see traditional Japanese culture such as tea ceremony and flower arrangement. You can also see the beautiful scenery that will take your breath away. Please feel Kyoto, which can be said to be the origin of Japan, with all five senses.
Your most memorable tour in Kyoto
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/130/10913.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/2860/58312.jpg)
Western Kyoto Tour
We can go to Arashiyama to visit bamboo forests and explore some temples with Japanese gardens. The golden pagoda, Kinkakuji,you'll appreciate the most shiniest pagoda in Kyoto. Kitano Tenmangu shrine to pray for academic luck for your studies. Nijyo castle, the old history and story of the castle in Kyoto.
Western Kyoto Tour
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/9500/5f65505a-dd9c-4648-8957-acdce9034423.png)