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Charming must -see in north west area of Kyoto city
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Joined 2017
This tour covers 4 must-see sightseeing spot . Firstly, we visit the golden pavilion. We go to Arashiyama. We walk through Tenryuji garden and bamboo forest. In the afternoon, we'll visit Nijo castle. (We enjoy watching a live demonstration of Japanese sweet making with green tea(Mattcha).Finally you can learn about Kyoto’s traditional and wonderful kimono
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel (Kyoto station )
the golden pavillion
Tenryuji and Bamboo forest
Togetsukyo. Otaginenbutsuji, Monky mountain,
Togetsukyo at Arashiyama
Nijo castle
Kimono shibori museum
Ultimate traditional Kyoto Kimono Technique
Ending Point
last area
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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, Transportation fee in Kyoto(guide)
meal, Transportation fee, Admission fee, etc.
Tour Important Information
We basically use the public transportation , but the bus is not available soon , we take a taxi to save the time.
Live demostration is not available on Wednesday. Kimono Show is not available at Nishiji textile center now
You have to take your shoes off at Nijyo castle.
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 2017
About Tour Guide Mana F.
Hi my name is Mana. I'm a National Licensed Tour Guide in English. I was born and raised in Kyoto. I worked for the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters after I graduated from university.
I know lots about Kyoto's cultures and festivals . After I got married, I have been in Shiga for over 30 years. I work for at high school as a part time teacher. I am flexible in Kyoto and Shiga. I am practicing ”Rakugo”a traditional Japanese comedic storytelling art, to make my tours more enjoyable and filled with laughter. Let’s laugh together during my tours!The fun, hand-drawn illustrations I use on my tours are also very popular—most of my guests take photos of them.
Reviews
David P.
“Some highlights of Kyoto with Mana san ”
We had a terrific day in Kyoto with our guide Mana. We started at The Golden Pavilion, then the Bamboo Forest, The Nijo Jo Castle and the Shibori Kimono Museum. Mana is an excellent guide. Her English is very good as is her knowledge of Kyoto and it's history. She was very well prepared, even using her own hand drawn maps and teaching aids - we can now count in Japanese! Would highly recommend if you are visiting Kyoto!
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Mana F.
Dear David, Thank you very much for sending such a wonderful review. It is truly my passion—and my greatest joy—to guide guests like you who show a sincere interest in Japanese culture. I sincerely wish you a safe and amazing journey throughout the rest of your time in Japan. And since your coin landed inside the circle of frogs, it means you’ll return home safely! “Kaeru” means both “frog” and “to return,” so it’s a lucky sign for a safe journey home. Mana
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Sam H.
“Very knowledgeable!”
I had a great time and we covered a lot of territory, even with my special requests of places to see. I highly recommend her as your guide in Kyoto.
Mana F.
Dear Sam, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I truly appreciate it. The shrine you requested isn’t very popular among international tourists, but it is an irreplaceable and deeply cherished place for the local community. Thanks to you, I had the opportunity to learn more about its great history again—something I’m very grateful for. Mana
Janet W.
“Mana is so great we booked her twice ”
Mana is a wonderful guide. She managed to cover everything on our wish list plus added in things we didn’t know we wanted to see but enjoyed greatly. She is hardworking, thoughtful and so capable. We highly recommend her!
Mana F.
Dear Janet Thank you so much for sending me not just one, but two five-star reviews! I’m especially happy because they help raise my average score (haha). Since you complimented on the illustrations I drew for my tours, I actually started attending a manga art class in Osaka to improve my skills—and I even started working on some new pieces. As for storytelling, I practice ” Rakugo,” because I truly love the saying “Laughter brings good fortune.” I hope that next year will be filled with smiles and happiness all around you! Mana
$202/ per group
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