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Kyoto One Day Highlights
In this tour I will show you the most popular spots in Kyoto in 8 hours. Following is a sample itinerary including 2 temples with beautiful gardens, 1 Shinto shrine and Nishiki Market at the end of the day. Let's wander around Japan's most traditional city!
Another sample itinerary includes Kiyomizudera Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Nijojo Castle and Gion District. I'm showing the photos of them after the sites of the first sample itinerary.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Kyoto or Information Desk at JR Central Gate of Kyoto Station
Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine
A Shinto shrine that has more than 10,000 vermilion colored Shinto gates.
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Natural bamboo forest that has a pretty path with unique bamboo fences. Arashiyama used to be a resort area for noble people.
Tenryuji Temple (Entrance fee: 500yen)
World heritage site, A Zen Buddhist temple founded in the 14th century. It has one of the oldest landscaped gardens in Japan.
The temple is connected to Arashiyama bamboo forest.
Kinkakuji Temple (Entrance fee: 400yen)
A world heritage site. Golden Pavilion was originally built in the 14th century by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. The temple has a beautiful pond garden representing a paradise.
Nishiki Market
Kyoto's kitchen located in the center of the city. If you like to taste some Japanese food and Sake, this is the place to go! Also near the market there are several other shopping streets.
Ending Point
At your hotel or the last destination
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee,
hotel pick up
transportation for you and guide
lunch for you and guide
entrance fees for you (usually temples' admissions are 400-600yen/person. Shrines require no admission fees.)
Tour Important Information
I will pick you up at your hotel in Kyoto or at Kyoto Station. I normally use public transportation, and taxis at your request. Please cover guide's transportation fees as well as yours. There will be a lot of walking and going up stairs.
We will have a lunch break during the tour.
Please inform me if you have food restrictions.
Important message from the guide
I accept a tour request until 2 days prior to the tour date and a group of 2 persons up to 10 persons.
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 Reviews
“Kyoto 9 Hour Tour on April 14”
We recently booked Mari for a shore excursion from Osaka to Kyoto. Despite our numerous questions prior to the trip, she was always very patient in her responses. Through her thoughtful planning, our party of 6 got to experience travelling via a variety of local transportation and navigated the busy tourist areas with ease. We would not hesitate to recommend Mari and would book her again if we visited Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe (her home town) again. Thank you Mari!
Mari N.
(126 reviews)Dear Chris, Thank you so much for your kind review. I had such an enjoyable group and had fun myself. It was my pleasure answering your questions. I hope to see you again in the near future! Mari
“Very pleasant day in Kobe”
Mari knows Kobe well and shared a very pleasant day with us visiting the Nunobiki herb garden, Kitano Foreign Residence Area, lunch at lovely teppanyaki restaurant and a visit to the very peaceful Sorakuen Japanese Garden. Thank you for a lovely day, Hedi and Bruce.
Mari N.
(126 reviews)Thank you so much for taking time to write a Kobe tour review. I also had a wonderful time with you and Hedi. Regards, Mari
“Interesting and enjoyable day in Osaka”
Thank you very much for an interesting and enjoyable day in Osaka. We enjoyed the historical sites of Osaka castle, Shitennoji temple and the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, as well as Namba and the Dotomnori markets. And your choice for lunch was excellent, thank you. We are very much looking forward to our next visit with you. All the best, Hedi and Bruce.
Mari N.
(126 reviews)Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments. I was so thankful for showing your interest in our history. I’m also happy to know you enjoyed our local food! Best regards, Mari
