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A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (North-west Kyoto) 4h
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Joined 2018
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.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel (lobby)(in Kyoto)
Nijyojo Castle
This castle was built as a residence for shogun where he visited and stayed in Kyoto in the 17th century. You can see the authority of Tokugawa shogunate in this castle. The Ninomaru Palace in this castle has 33 rooms and 800 tatami mats. Mannequins displayed in the largest room (this room was actually used on the last day of Tokugawa shogunate) shows you how they looked like in those days. The corridor of Ninomaru Palace has a special security system called 'Nightingale Corridor' which creaks noises when someone walk on the corridor. You can also see many wonderful wall paintings. Please note that nobody is allowed to take pictures inside of the building.
In spring, you can enjoy walking around in the garden with stunning cherry blossoms.
Kinkakuji Temple(registered as World Heritage site)
You may have seen the picture of this pavilion in the book about Japan or Kyoto before. This temple is well known as 'Golden Pavilion' covered with pure gold leaves. 200,000 pieces, 20 kilo grams of the gold leaves are used for this 3-storied pavilion! It was first used as the villa of retired shogun in the 14th century. Gorgeous golden pavilion stands in the pond gives you such a stunning world! I will take good pictures of you here!
This temple is a 'Must see spot in Kyoto.'
Ryoanji Temple
This temple is very famous for its Zen rock garden. There are 15 rocks in the dry landscape garden, however, the last 15th rock is said to be seen only when you attained spiritual enlightenment. In this temple, you can also enjoy walking in its strolling type garden. In spring, you can enjoy many beautiful cherry blossoms in this garden. This temple became famous after Queen Elizabeth visited. This temple will give you the peaceful Zen time. Please enjoy its ultimate Zen spirit.
Ending Point
This tour ends at Ryoanji Temple, however, I can tell 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 area
Transportation fee (you and your guide)
Entrance fee: Nijyojo Castle, 600 Japanese yen
Kinkakuji Temple, 400 Japanese yen
Ryoanji Temple, 500 Japanese yen
Tour Important Information
Please note that you cannot see the inside of Ninomaru Palace every Tuesday in December, January, July and August, and between January 1-3, and December 26-28.
Especailly in spring (end of March to middle of April) and in autumn (middle of November to beginning of December), around Kinkakuji and Ryoanji, we have heavy traffic jam and buses are not serviced as scheduled, so, in such cases, you may need extra hours.
Please note that we use public transportation.
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
Areej A.
“Two Days with Tomoe”
Tomoe was a wonderful guide during my time in Kyoto. I truly enjoyed our tour together—it was the perfect blend of culture, learning, and fun. She was knowledgeable, kind, and flexible, and made it easy to shape the itinerary around the places I was most interested in visiting. Her support went beyond the tour itself.She gave me thoughtful recommendations for halal-friendly restaurants in Kyoto, which made my experience even easier and more enjoyable. Thank you, Tomoe, for your kindness and for making my time in Kyoto so memorable. I highly recommend her to anyone visiting the city!
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Tomoe S.
Dear Areeji, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I spent super enjoyable 2 days with you, such an energetic woman. Your curiosity inspired me a lot. The sweet we ate at a Japanese-style cafe was yummy, right? The pictures which I took with you always remind me of you. I do hope that I can see you again. Thank you very much for booking me as your guide. TOMOE
George S.
“A memorable day exploring Hiroshima and Miyajima with Tomoe.”
We had a memorable day with Tomoe as our guide at Hiroshima and the Peace Memorial Museum. She was prompt, warm, friendly, and immediately made us feel comfortable. Visiting Hiroshima was a very moving and emotional experience, and we really appreciated that Tomoe allowed us to set the pace throughout the day. She gave us the time and space we needed to take everything in without ever feeling rushed. After visiting the Peace Memorial Museum and Park, we took a ferry ride to Miyajima Island to see the iconic floating torri gate of Itsukushima Shrine and enjoyed a lovely lunch while exploring the Island. In addition to sharing her extensive knowledge of the area, Tomoe went above and beyond by helping us understand the subway and train system. She explained which trains we would need for our upcoming travels, which gave us much more confidence navigating on our own after the tour was over. Tomoe was personable, professional, and genuinely enjoyable to spend time with. We are very grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone visiting the areao.
Tomoe S.
Dear George, Wow! Thank you sooo much for such a wonderful review! I'm glad that you asked me to change the destination you want to go from 'Kyoto' to 'Hiroshima', and I had such an enjoyable day with you, such a nice couple! How precious time that I spent, visiting Peace Memorial Museum, and Miyajima Island! It was a lot of fun to talk with you on Shinkansen, too. The day became my memorable day as a guide. Thank you very much for booking me as your guide. I do hope that I can see you again! TOMOE
Lynn P.
“Amazing tour with Tomoe!”
We had an absolutely wonderful tour in Osaka with Tomoe. If I could give 7 out of 5 stars, I would! Before the tour, Tomoe asked thoughtful questions about our interests and then delivered a day that was perfectly tailored to us. She was incredibly knowledgeable, interesting, and so friendly throughout the entire experience. Her command of English was excellent, which made everything easy and enjoyable. We especially loved the lunch venue she chose for us — it was one of the highlights of our day. Thank you, Tomoe, for such a memorable experience in Osaka. We would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Japan!
Tomoe S.
Dear Lynn, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! I was sooo happy to be able to spend a supreme day with you, such a really nice couple! I enjoyed visiting places in Osaka, having lunch, and talking with you so much. Thank you very much for giving me such a nice day. I wish I could have spent more time with you...I do hope that you will come back to Japan, and I can see you again! Thank you very much for booking me as your guide. TOMOE
$126/ 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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A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (East Kyoto) 4h
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Visiting temples and tea ceremony experience in East Kyoto
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Visiting temples and tea ceremony experience in East Kyoto
Other Popular Highlights Tours in Kyoto
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Let's enjoy your Half-day Kyoto Tour!
Half-day Kyoto Tour would be personalized according to your interests and preferences. If you don't like the busy sightseeing spots, I'm happy to suggest the suitable itinerary for you on your requests. Let's enjoy your own tour to experience a wider variety of cultures in Kyoto! The meeting time would be flexible based on your schedule, for example, 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM (or 1:00 PM) would be available. === I would appreciate it if you could visit my page on Facebook by my name "Tohru Shimagaki".
Let's enjoy your Half-day Kyoto Tour!
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京都一日精彩遊 ~ 伏見稻荷,東山地區，祇園
訪問代表日本古都之一，“京都"的代表性的景點。在這裡可以親身體驗日本的傳統文化。 京都是被美國Travel+Leisure公司被認定為在世界人氣觀光城市排行榜中2014年與2015年 連續兩年獲得了第一名的國際觀光城市。 "伏見稻荷（神社）"是被美國Trip Advisor（世界權威性的旅遊雜誌）認定為2014,2015年 連續兩年在日本的景點排行榜中外國遊客最多的景點。 "清水寺"是代表京都,甚至代表日本的寺廟。"清水寺舞台"是表達人們的“覺悟"的地方。 "清水坡道",沿途的房屋多建於江戶時代(17~19世紀）,被列為國家級傳統建築保存區,當中 既有民居,也有很多商店。這些商店賣的多是一些極具京都特色的雜貨,特產,工藝品等,還有 不少賣小吃如雪糕,燒餅,綠茶與陶瓷器（"清水燒"）。 在"祇園"地區,如果碰運氣,可以看見"舞妓"（她們白天練歌舞,看不到）。
京都一日精彩遊 ~ 伏見稻荷,東山地區，祇園
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Kyoto's must-see attractions and World Heritage sites in one day.
Perfect for those with limited time, this well-organized tour allows you to experience Kyoto’s most iconic sights efficiently. The itinerary includes the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji, Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge. While these popular spots can be crowded, we utilize taxis to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey through this culturally rich city.
Kyoto's must-see attractions and World Heritage sites in one day.
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My Favorite Golden Route: Kyoto One-day Tour
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My Favorite Golden Route: Kyoto One-day Tour
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