Cherry Blossom Viewing Walking Tour

Nature & Outdoor
Kyoto
Japanese (Native), English
7 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 5 people

The tour starts at JR Kyoto Station at 9 AM. You will go to Demachi Yanagi Station by JR Nara Line and Keihan Line. From there you will begin walking. The main tourist attractions of this tour are Ginkaku-ji Temple ( the Silver Pavilion ), the Philosopher's Path, Nanzen-ji Temple, Heian Jingu Shrine Garden and Maruyama Park. The tour ends at Gion Shijo Station of Keihan Line.

Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(146 reviews)

Meeting Point

JR Kyoto Station

Ginkaku-ji Temple and the Philosopher's Path

Nanzen-ji Temple and Heian Jingu Shrine Garden

Maruyama Park, the Kamo River and the Gion area

Ending Point

Gion Shijo Station of Keihan Line

What to Expect

During this period in usual years, you can enjoy viewing cherry blossoms, varying from early bloom to full bloom.

Ginkaku-ji Temple (the Silver Pavilion ) is a symbolic temple of Higashiyama Culture of Muromachi Period (1333 - 1578) characterized by wabi-sabi or refined simplicity and rusticity.

The Philosopher's Path with a narrow stream is lined with hundreds of cherry trees.

A popular photo spot in the precinct of Nanzen-ji Temple, in which runs a high-rise waterway supported by arch-shaped brick piers.

Weeping cherry trees will be in blossom in the Heian Jingu Shrine Garden, a strolling-style landscape garden with a pond.

Cherry blossom viewing along the Kamo River from Marutamachi Street to Shijo Street

At Maruyama Park you will see lots of people having parties under cherry blossoms, eating and drinking merrily.

Strolling along the Gion area.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

transportation fee : ¥410 per person ( you and guide ),

entrance fee for Ginkaku-ji and Heian Shrine Garden : ¥1,100 per person

and lunch.

Important Information

It is desirable to carry overseas travel insurance because the guide is not liable for any damage or loss incurred during the tour. It is also requested to bring enough Japanese yen with you because some restaurants and taxis do not accept credit cards.




This is a limited-time tour from March 27 to April 7 in 2023 except on Saturdays and Sundays.

This is a limited-time tour from March 31st till April 10th in 2020.

The cherry blossom season varies from year to year and the day of your tour may be too early or too late for cherry blossoms.

At this time of the year it is occasionally still cold, so wear warm clothes, please.

Sneakers or walking shoes and portable umbrellas are desirable.

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

Reviews

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Pappné csonka J.

5 / 5
Sep 21, 2023

Nara Sightseeing & the World of Buddhist Statuary

It was a very good idea not to spend our little time wandering around, but with a professional guide. We saw and heard much, much more than we had planned. Thank you for the lovely day!

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Judit. Thank you so much for your kind review for my tour in Nara. I enjoyed myself, guiding and talking with you, too. I hope you have returned home with lots of nice souvenirs and good memories of Japan. With best wishes. Yoshie

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Ed L.

5 / 5
Sep 12, 2023

Great a day Kyoto tour

The trip was a well plan, informative and very detail oriented by Yoshihisa-San . Also show me the amazing structure of Kyoto Station in detail from bottom to top. Worth every single minute of your time. Also kindly to share with his umbrella with me in unexpected heavy rain during the trip.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Ed-San. I really appreciate your nice comment on my tour in Kyoto. I am very pleased that you enjoyed viewing all the three gardens we visited today. I also had a wonderful time guiding and talking with you. Thank you so much for your kind consideration. Please get in touch when you have another chance of visiting Kyoto again. Best wishes. Yoshie

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Ioana L.

5 / 5
Aug 28, 2023

Golden Route Kyoto

Yoshi is a wonderful guide and created amazing experiences including highlights of the Japanese culture accompanied by great food. We had a great time together and good laughs. Thank you for all the great sharing and also the extra miles that you went for us. Hope our paths will cross again

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Ioana. Thanks a lot for an excellent review for my tour in Kyoto. I am glad to learn that you enjoyed the tour and the food for lunch and dinner. I had a very pleasant time guiding and talking with you all, too. Be sure to get in touch if you have another chance of visiting Kansai area. Best wishes. Yoshie

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Tim P.

5 / 5
Aug 11, 2023

A day full of beauty, wisdom, and laughter

We spent the day with Mr Yoshie visiting his "Golden Route" of world heritage sites in Kyoto. His experience, knowledge and professionalism helped us make the most of our one day in Kyoto. Not only did he help us get from place to place quickly and efficiently, he really brought each site to life by explaining the history and significance. He is especially good at explaining the meanings of places names and helping us understand the subtle double meanings of Japanese terms. He also was able to describe the names of plants and trees and explain why each plant was chosen for each space. Finally, he is a kind and funny many who shared many Japanese jokes with me and my Shogun. (Go on the tour and you will understand). Thank you again Yoshie!

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Tim. Thank you very much for your review, explaining my tour in detail. I am very pleased to learn that Mari and you enjoyed my poor guiding and silly jokes. I hope you will have a comfortable flight back to Puerto Rico. If you have another chance of visiting Kyoto, be sure to get in touch. Thank you again. Yoshie

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