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.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
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
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide fee
transportation fee : ¥410 per person ( you and guide ),
entrance fee for Ginkaku-ji and Heian Shrine Garden : ¥1,100 per person
and lunch.
This is a limited-time tour from March 24th till April 4th in 2025.
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.
This is a limited-time tour from March 24 to April 4 in 2025 except on Saturdays and Sundays.
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.
Hi. My name is Yoshihisa. Call me "Yoshie", please. It means good or O.K. in Japanese. I live in Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, located just in between Kyoto and Nara. I was born and raised in Iga, Mie Prefecture. Iga is a birthplace of ninja and a renowned haiku poet, Matsuo Basho. I might be a descendant of ninja. I aim at becoming a linguistic ninja, following a part of Basho's lifestyle with the incorporation of seasonal changes into my tours. In addition to visiting famous temples and shrines, I invite you to lesser-known places of historic interest.
Once in a month I go hiking or mountain climbing with some friends mainly in mountains surrounding Kyoto and Nara basins. Recently I have got intrigued by the charms of Buddhist statues, which are manifestations of people's wishes and prayers. I also like izakaya (Japanese-style taverns) hopping, tasting delicious dishes and locally brewed sake at reasonable prices. Especially I like communicating with people from home and abroad, talking face to face. Some of the above-mentioned elements are included in my walking tours. I hope you will discover new aspects of cultural and natural beauty in Kansai area through one of my tours which you could never gain otherwise.
One of my favorite phrases that come from Zen Buddhism is Ichigo Ichie or this meeting-but only once in a lifetime. My interpretation goes this way: This place and this moment never cross again. Each and every good encounter, however, lingers on like the sound of a temple bell. Won't you explore a deeper world of Japanese culture in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka with me?
Vikas A.
“Nice overview of Osaka in a short time”
Yoshi-San was very courteous and energetic. He showed us all the best tourist spots in Osaka in just a few hours. We started at JR Osaka station, visited Osaka Castle, Kuromon market, Dotonbari, Umeda Sky, shopping area, etc. Highly recommend him.
Yoshihisa T.
Hi Vikas. Thank you very much for your kind review for my tour in Osaka. I am afraid that I have walked rather fast and it might have been difficult for you two to catch up with me. I hope you will return home safely. I wish you the best of luck. Yoshie
Tatiana krasteva K.
“Nara Sightseeing ”
Great experience! We had shared three days with Yoshie. He is amazing, explaines clearly, knows a lot of things and is in general a great company to have! - Bulgarian group
Yoshihisa T.
Hi Tatiana. Thank you for your kind review for my Nara tour. I am glad that you carefully listened to my explanations and looked at Buddhist statues in Kofuku-ji National Treasure Hall. I am also pleased that you liked Isuien Garden a lot. Yoshie
Tatiana krasteva K.
“Golden Route ”
We had an amazing time! Yoshie is a great guide. He knows interesting facts, recommends top places for photos and typical Japanese restaurants! 10 out of 10 experience! - Bulgarian group
Yoshihisa T.
Hi Tatiana. Your daughter told me that she liked Jojako-ji Temple best on the Golden route. I am glad that your group members were friendly and very attentive to my talk. I am also pleased that you liked the two restaurants for lunch and dinner. Yoshie
$225/ per group