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Kyoto, Highlight One Day Tour; Nijo Castle,Golden Pavilion,Ryoanji Temple, Nishiki Market
Kyoto was the capital of Japan and home of the Imperial Court for more over 1,000 years,AD794 - AD1868. Countless temples, shrines and other historically structures including 17 world heritage sites survive in the city today.
Meeting Point
KYOTO station or at your hotel in Kyoto.
Nijo Castle : Built in the beg.17th Century and it was used as the residence of Tokugawa shoguns in Kyoto.In 1867, it was the stage for the declaration by Tokugawa Yoshinobu, returning the authority to the Imperial Court. The palace grounds are large with several beautiful gardens as well as groves of plum and cherry trees.
Kinkakuji Temple(Golden Pavilion): This is a three storied Zen temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
Ryoanji Temple: It is a Zen temeple with the most famous dry landscape garden. Originally an aristocrat's villa during the Heian Period, the site was converted into a Zen temple in 1450.
Nishiki Market: It is Kyoto’s largest traditional food market which is is a narrow, five block long shopping arcade lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants.
Ending Point
KYOTO station or at your hotel in Kyoto.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, Hotel pick-up in Kyoto city area.
transportation fee(you and guide), lunch, dinner,entrance fee. ex)
One day ticket of subway & Kyoto city Bus; JPY900 (adult)
Admission fee : Nijo castle JPY600(adult),Kinkakuji Temple JPY400(adult),Ryoanji Temple JPY500(adult),
Insurance policy：No insurance.No responsibility for accidents.
Tour Important Information
Japanese garden are two distinct types : A pond gardens designed for strolling which are historically, attached to the estates of aristocrats or feudal lord, and a dry landscape gardens(also known as a rock garden) are typically associated with Zen Buddhism, thus some famous Zen temple have this type of garden.
The 1,000years of Kyoto has several different periods like Heian, Kamakura, Muromachi, Edo. The ruler has changed many times during these period but the Tenno (Emperor) of the Japanese imperial line has been succeeded by the male bloodline since the first Emperor Jinmu to the hundered and twenty-fifth present Emperor (so-called `unbroken line of Emperors,'
Important message from the guide
7days are requested prior to the date of guiding.
Overtime fee: 3,000JPY/Hour
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
Grace A.
Nara one day tour on 22nd Oct.2019
Customized
“Nara and Ikaruga”
Takatoshi made our trip very memorable! He was kind, patient and knowledgeable. His itinerary was great and we ended the tour trying Japanese tapas style dishes pairing with Sake. I highly recommend him! Thank you very much Takatoshi! :-)
Takatoshi T.
(29 reviews)Thank you very much for your kind review. I have also enjoyed the tour with both of you visiting places and having sake at that time. As mentioned, Nara has several cities and places to where you have to visit like Asuka etc. as for the foundation area of Japan. You are always welcome and looking forward to visiting again in Nara.
Debra R.
Kyoto, Highlight One Day Tour; Nijo Castle,Golden Pavilion,Ryoanji Temple, Nishiki Market
“Fabulous Kyoto Tour”
Takatoshi is a wonderful guide! He is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and so ready to share his love for his country and culture. We spent the day touring many sites in Kyoto and learned so much. We toured beautiful gardens and mastered the subway system. He’s totally fluent in English and our day was an enjoyable learning experience. We highly recommend him!
Takatoshi T.
(29 reviews)Dear Debra san, Thank you for your nice comment to my tour yesterday. I really appreciate it and have also enjoyed tour time with your member. Hopefully, we will see you again anywhere in this small world. I wish your safely back to your home as well as your and your family's good health and prosperity in future.
“Very great guide for discovering a bit of Japan ”
We spent one day of visit in Kyoto with Takatoshi. He knows a lot about history and the different tips along the road. We had a great English discussion about any topics. We do recommend Takatoshi who also walked with us to a really nice Sake local place. Hope to see you again in Japan
Takatoshi T.
(29 reviews)Thank you for your positive review to my tour in Kyoto. It was also nice time for me during the tour. I convince that you have spent great days in Japan , how was in Fukuoka ? Hope you had a nice time at Yakitori restaurant . I wish you and your family's prosperity in future and see you again anyplace in this small globe.
