There are many old streets in old capital Kyoto area. I design a walking tour set of 31 streets.You can see the true Kyoto in this tour which is not in current tourism. It is like Kyoto of 30 years ago. You could see Japanese kitchen knife shops, Nishijin kimono shops and etc.You can visit some of the shops and I will interpret between the shop owner and you.
At the lobby in your Hotel (in Kyoto city)
We start from Shijou station or your hotel and then go west to Nishiooji street. (Our distination is Saiin station)
12:00 We have lunch at some restraurant alomg Bukkouji street.
14:00 We get our distination, Saiin station (Hankyu line).
Saiin station(Hankyu railway or Keifuku railway)
Guide fee, Guide's transportation fee between guide's house and Kyoto, hotel pick-up in Kyoto city
lunch, dinner,
entrance fee(Nishijin Asagi museum 500yen, Kyo-Machiya Hata-ke 1000yen, Mibu-dera 300yen) ,
Public transportation fee for you and guide during the tour(less than 1000yen for each),
Hotel pick-up in Osaka city(optional).
In this tour, you can drop into your favorite shops. The guide gives you basic explanations and interprets the conversations between you and shop clerks.
You will walk long(the street length is around 4.7km from Gojou station to Tanbaguchi station).
So you have to wear suitable shoes for walking.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the tour might not cover all destinations since the ending may not be changed.
If we leave hours, we can go a neighbor street.
I can guide you from Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, and Nara if you pay the pick up fee.
Please ask the fee.
“Greatest Osaka Guide!”
I had the luck and pleasure of spending a day exploring Osaka with Yoshi, and he is an absolute legend. From the moment we met (exactly on time), Yoshi impressed me with his preparation. He provided a document he made, containing all the information about our daily tour as well as historical and cultural insights about Japan. Yoshi's knowledge of the area is exceptional, and he's incredibly adaptable, tailoring the tour to match personal interests. As a fellow engineer with a passion for technology, I was thrilled that Yoshi shared this enthusiasm. He guided me to amazing hidden gems like local component stores and geek shops, making the experience even more special. Despite the scorching heat and long day, Yoshi showed remarkable endurance, even though it was clearly challenging for the both of us. His dedication and professionalism are truly commendable. Yoshi is one of the most likable, polite, and kind people I've ever met. I'm honored to have had the chance to spend time with him and benefit from his expertise. For anyone visiting Osaka, especially those with a passion for technology, the Yoshi guiding experience is a must. Everyone should try it at least once in a lifetime! Yoshi is the funniest, kindest and overall best guide in Osaka.
Yoshiharu K.
(43 reviews)Dear Marco Thank you for your evaluation. I am happy to hear you enjoyed the tour. The area used to be for warehouses of electronics and electric appliance. But some old style electronics shops are remained, even vacuum tube shop. Next time you visit in Osaka, I guess you should bring a big suitcase to put many parts in. (^-^) Anyway thank you! Yours sincerely, Yoshi
“Amazing guide with huge wealth of knowledge. Warmly recommended ”
Amazing guide with huge wealth of knowledge. Warmly recommended
Yoshiharu K.
(43 reviews)Dear Stefan Thank you for your evaluation. I am sorry I stop working in Kyoto this summer because of the heat. But I have tours in other areas and I will start to work in Kyoto from next fall. Yours sincerely, Yoshi
“Great Itinerary ”
We had a very pleasant time being led around the city with Yoshi. He had an extensive 2 day itinerary and we could not have seen as much without his guidance.
Yoshiharu K.
(43 reviews)Dear Zeynep Thank you for your evaluation. And I am glad you accepted my proposal and it did well. I hope you will travel to Japan again. Yours sincerely, Yoshi