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Kyoto Private Tour - Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - A view of a park in the Arashiyama area during the cherry blossom season
A view of a park in the Arashiyama area during the cherry blossom season
Kyoto Private Tour - A view of an Arashiyama area during the cherry blossom season
A view of an Arashiyama area during the cherry blossom season
Kyoto Private Tour - Near the Togetsukyo Bridge
Near the Togetsukyo Bridge
Kyoto Private Tour - Ryoanji Temple Rock Garden
Ryoanji Temple Rock Garden
Kyoto Private Tour - Bamboo Grove
Bamboo Grove
Kyoto Private Tour - Jojakkoji Temple in fall
Jojakkoji Temple in fall

Bamboo grove and Arashiyama area, three World Heritages.

Highlights
Kyoto Tour Guide - Shuji O.

Joined 2023

Shuji O.
4.93 / 5
(43 reviews)
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Kyoto
English
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Shuji O.)
Up to 6 people

Arashiyama is the hottest tourist destination. It is incredibly beautiful in spring and fall because of its cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.

In the fall, the leaves turn brown or red! In the outstanding Tenryuji, you will see a beautiful garden with beautiful mountains in the background. There are many other beautiful places with touching stories in this area. On the way back to downtown, we can visit two world heritage sites, Kinkakuji and Ryoanji. What a wonderful route!

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 you hotel lobby

09:00 AM

Your hotel or the station

At your Hotel Lobby in Kyoto, etc.

10:00 AM

Togetsukyo Bridge

Symbol of the Arashiyama area. The moon crossing bridge.

10:30 AM

Tenryuji Temple

You will see the beautiful garden with beautiful Arashiyama and Kameyama in the backdrop.

11:30 AM

The Bamboo Grove and the Kameyama Park

A Hot spot among foreign tourists! You must feel it's exotic.

And panoramic views from the Kameyama Park.

12:30 PM

Lunch

We can spend time in a small, quiet, home-like restaurant

We will use some gorgeous restaurants when we need to book during the high season.

01:30 PM

Jojakkoji Temple/ or other temple

Beautiful temple with stunning autumn foliage.

02:30 PM

Ryoanji temple

Zen Buddhist temple, famous for its dry garden, admired by Queen Elizabeth. Please feel the universe of Zen Buddhism.

03:30 PM

Kinkakuji Temple

Golden Temple. Top of the must-see list in Japan.

Visit at the best time of the day.

05:00 PM

Hotel

Your hotel or the station

Ending Point

At you hotel or train station

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

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and the guide): taxi(about 4,800 yen) bus or metro( depends)

lunch (you and the guide) of about 3,000 yen /per person, or a more reasonable lunch of about 1,200 yen

admission fees of about 3,000 yen (Tenryuji 500, Jojakkoji 500, Kinkakuji 500 yen)/per person, no guide required

Tour Important Information

If you have any food allergies, please let me know at least 3 days in advance.

This tour is mostly flat or downhill, but there are a few uphills. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

To avoid being in a hurry, let's use taxis. Taxis are not expensive in Japan, and you can easily catch one in Kyoto.

We will visit many must-sees efficiently in limited hours.

I will plan to visit scenic beauties at a good time of the day.

I will take some photos of you, and you will see a lot of photogenic spots.

You will have a happy time in Kyoto.

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
Kyoto Tour Guide - Shuji O.

Joined 2023

Shuji O.
4.93 / 5
(43 reviews)
Identity Verified
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About Tour Guide Shuji O.

Hi, I am Shuji, a licensed tour guide living near Kansai International Airport.

I taught world history in high schools for four decades. So, I can explain Japanese culture or history in an easier way tailored to you who have different cultural and historical backgrounds.

I also practiced Kendo, Japanese fencing, for more than four decades, and now I enjoy growing vegetables and going fishing. Therefore, I can also share some Japanese culture and its nature.

I have traveled to more than 25 countries and all over Japan. I’m also passionate about photography and know many photogenic places in Japan.

If you prefer to go off the beaten track, I can take you to hidden gems, including some cozy restaurants. Of course, I also know how to enjoy the crowded, most popular tourist sites. I am here to make your trip stress-free. See you soon!


Reviews

We had a wonderful day!! Highly recommended!

My husband and I highly recommend this tour. We started early - ahead of both the heat and the crowds - and wandered through the most beautiful parts of Eaatern Kyoto. Shujio was an excellent guide - we really enjoyed his company and his deep knowledge of the area. We saw hidden spots, quiet gardens and ate delicious food in local restaurants for breakfast and lunch. We highly recommend this day and enjoyed Sujio’s company immensely.

Megan M.

Shuji O.

Thank you very much for the great review. You got ready really well for this tour. We started very early in the morning so that we could enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Higashiyama district. This area is usually very crowded during the day. But today it was as if we were in a different world. We talked about our jobs and even our grandchildren. Thank you for the happy time.

Wakayama Tour - Castle and Meet the Cat Stationmasters

We had an amazing time on our Wakayama tour with Shuji! We told him what we wanted to see, and our dietary needs, and Shuji came up with the perfect itinerary for our day including a stop for lunch where we enjoyed excellent food suited to our requests. He is very kind and knowledgeable of the places we visited. He went above and beyond to make good use of our time and to make us as comfortable as possible, considering the very hot weather we experienced. What really brought us to Wakayama was to see the cat stationmasters and ride the Tama trains of the Wakayama Electric Railway’s Kishigawa Line. We had a wonderful time visiting, seeing the cats, and riding the different themed trains. Thank you Shuji for an unforgettable experience, and for the great photos we have to remember that very special day!

Jolie K.

Shuji O.

Thank you so much for your amazing review! I usually like dogs, but I had fun at the cat stationmaster Tama's amazing stations and railways. It was an unforgettable experience for me too. I felt as if I were in a fairy tale. Thank you very much for such a wonderful tour!

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