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Charming must -see in north west area of Kyoto city
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
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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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
Kyoto Tour Reviews
“Very rewarding”
Mana gave my wife and I a fascinating tour of the most beautiful gardens and shrines in Kyoto. She is very knowledgable and she explained many points of interest in easily understood ways. She is charming and friendly and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. We would not hesitate to recommend her.
Mana F.
(83 reviews)Dear Philip and Tina. Thank you very much for sending such a wonderful review promptly. Thanks to your early preparation this morning, we were able to start the tour promptly and progress smoothly without any crowds, making the tour very enjoyable. I hope the rest of your days in Kyoto will be even more wonderful than this. Best Regards Mana
Nataliya F.
Charming must -see in north west area of Kyoto city
“We did beautiful sightseeing”
We enjoyed our tour a lot, Mana was quick, so we were able to see a lot of things. She was also very flexible, so when the kids wanted to slow down and see something, she was very patient. She also spent more than 8 hours with us and said that we did not have to pay extra. The explanations for children were very interesting, and we especially enjoyed the shibori museum where my friend’s teenage daughter was given a unique opportunity to try a very valuable kimono and we bought unique souvenirs. Thank you!
Mana F.
(83 reviews)Dear Nataliya. Thank you very much for the 5-star review. It was a stroke of luck that her daughter was able to wear a fully tailored “Shibori ”kimono. (She's only the second person to be able to wear the kimono since I started guiding in 2017.) I'm very happy that this has sparked an interest in Japanese culture, especially Kyoto's kimono culture, among all of you. Mana
“A great slice of Kyoto experience”
We had an excellent time with Mana. As a former schoolteacher (and former police woman!), she had some great lessons about Japanese culture and language using some fun drawings. We also learned a lot about how to effectively navigate around Kyoto which is very useful as we have several more days to explore. Mana created an itinerary that was varied and fun. It included both notable cultural sites such as the Golden Pavilion, nature visits to see monkeys and bamboo forests, as well as a very interesting visit to a Shibori (kimono) artisan center.
Mana F.
(83 reviews)Dear Seth. Thank you very much for your quick and wonderful review. I'm happy that you, who challenge the Kiso Road of the Nakasendo, and the pilgrimage of Shikoku often avoided by many Japanese, enjoyed my tour in the northwest of Kyoto. I pray that your long journey in Japan will continue safely and in good health. Somewhere along the line, I believe that your ability to count numbers in Japanese will surely come in handy. Thank you again ! Mana
