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A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (East Kyoto) 4h

A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (East Kyoto) 4h

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Joined 2018

Tomoe S.

4.94 / 5

(160 reviews)

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Kyoto

Japanese (Native), English

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Tomoe S.)

Up to 6 people

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.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel (lobby) (in Kyoto)

Sanjyusangendo Temple

You can see 1001 statues of Buddha in a hall. It's a 'Forest of Buddha'. You will be amazed at the scenery. It is said that you will find the Buddha which resembles you among these statues.

Please be noted that you have to take off your shoes to enter the building.

Please be noted that you cannot take any pictures in this hall. Please imprint the breathtaking view in your memory!

Kiyomizudera Temple

This temple was built on the 13-meter cliff without using any nails in the 8th century. (UNESCO World Cultural Herigate site)

You can enjoy the panoramic view of Kyoto city, shopping and eating on its approach way. (There are many souvenir shops around this temple and you can enjoy shopping. Kiyomizu Pottery is produced in this area and you will find good presents for your family and friends.) How about trying some pieces of 'Yatsuhashi' (specialty sweets of Kyoto area)? You can try some different kinds of 'Yatsuhashi'.

You can also visit waterfall which is famous because the water gives you, 'longevity, love, or study (wisdom)'

This temple is so beautiful with cherry blossoms in spring and colored maple leaves in fall. Please enjoy!!

Jisyu Jinjya Shrine

This shrine is famous as the Shinto shrine for love and many young people like to visit this shrine.

(Jisyu Jinjya Shrine will start its renovation in August 2022 and be closed for public for 3 years.)

Zuigudo

You can hold on to the string of Buddhist rosary beads in the dark hall and feel like to go back to your mother's womb.

(If you don't like, you can omit here.)

Ending Point

Exit of Kiyomizudera Temple (Nio Mon, a Deva gate) , however, I will give you some advice, where to have lunch around the temple, how to go back to your hotel, and so on.

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

What‘s included

Guide fee, hotel pick up in Kyoto area

What‘s not included

Transportation fee (you and your guide)

Entrance fee : Kiyomizudera Temple, 400 Japanese Yen/person

Sanjusangendo Temple, 600 Japanese Yen/person

(Zuigudo, 100 Japanese Yen/person)

Tour Important Information

Kiyomizudera Temple is now being renovated and the main hall is covered.

In Sanjyusangendo Temple, you cannot take pictures. Also, you have to take off your shoes.

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

Tomoe S.

4.94 / 5

(160 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

Kelsey S.

5 / 5

Feb 23, 2026

Must see spots in Kyoto and Nara in a day (8 hours)