Shall we explore some of the most popular sightseeing destinations in Kyoto while most tourists are preparing for their tour? On this tour, we first visit Kiyomizudera Buddhist temple to avoid busy tourists. And then, walk down to Gion Geisha Town through Ninenzaka/Sannenzaka worshiper's path of the temple which is designated as a historical preserved area for its beautiful townscape. Then we are going to famous Fushimi Inari Shrine or Sanjusangen-do temple. Beat the crowds!
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- Meet up with you at the gate of JR Kyoto Station or at your hotel
Kiyomizudera Temple
We are heading to Kiyomizudera Temple, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Kyoto.
Admission:500JPY/P
Walking through Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka
After visiting the Kiyomizudera temple, we are walking down the worshiper's path of the temple called Ninenzaka/Sannenzaka, historical preserved area, to Gion Geisha town.
Exploring Gion Geisha Town walking through Yasui Konpira Shrine
Let's walk around and explore Gion Geisha town in calm atmosphere in the morning.
Fushimi-Inari Shrine (or Sanjusangen-do temple)
From Gion-Shijo station to Inari, we are taking Keihan Railway. Fushimi inari is the one of the oldest Shito shrines and the most popular sightseeing spot in Kyoto. It is famous for many orange-color Torii gates just like a tunnel.
Admission:Free
Sanjusangendo Temple
Fom Fushimi-Inari, we take Keihan train and go to Sanjusangendo, which is famous for 1001 statues of Kannon Bodhisattva and as a venue of "Toshiya" Archery contest.
See you off at Kyoto Station or Shijo-Kawaramachi Downtown Kyoto near Nishiki food market
I would like to drop you at the places you like for lunch.
Ending Point
At JR Kyoto Station or downown Kyoto near Nishiki food market
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee, Guide's transportation and admission fees
Your transportation and admission fees, other personal expenses
Time for lunch is not included in this tour.
Estimated local cost would be around 1800 yen per person
>Admission fee:1000 yen per person
-Sanjusangen-do : 600 yen per person
-Kiyomizudera : 500 yen per person
>Train fare : 760 yen per person
>Bus fare : 230 yen per person
-If you take a taxi , the fare would be around 460 yen to 3000 yen per cab instead of bus fare. *Most cabs can accommodate up to 4 passengers including me.
I usually use public transportation systems such as trains, buses, taxi, and so on.
I like outdoor activities. If you would like to do hiking, cycling etc., please feel free to ask me in advance.
Hi! I'm Koichi. I was born in Osaka, I studied in Kyoto when I was a university student. Now I live in Shiga next to Kyoto. I am a national government licensed tour guide. I have been guiding about 160 groups over the past twelve months.
I usually guide my customers mainly in Kansai region including Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe and Shiga by public transportation systems.
Well, I am curious about Japanese history, especially the history of Japan's ancient times since I was raised next to the world biggest mausoleum of the ancient Emperor called "Nintoku" in Sakai city Osaka which has just become one of the world cultural heritage sites. I dug out some ancient earthen ware vessels around there when I was a primary school student like the adventure archaeologist “Indiana Jones" (It’s our secret!!). That was my hobby. Now, one of my hobbies is outdoor activities such as mountaineering, kayaking, skiing and others. So I would like to take you to some good places where you can enjoy Japanese unique nature.
I love to guide foreign visitors from all over the world. I think it is my calling or heavenly given job. Let's go and enjoy together! I hope to see you soon.
Eileen E.
“Great day in Osaka”
Koichi met us at our hotel, showed us how to use the train, shortened the lines and managed the crowds for us on a great day in Osaka. He was friendly, funny and well-informed. I highly recommend him for a tour of Osaka
Koichi W.
Hi! Eileen san. Thank you for giving me such a nice review and good rating. It was a short time but I was able to share a wonderful time with you. If you have a chance to come to Japan, I hope to see you again. Arigato-gozaimasu!! Koichi
Norman B.
“The Kobe King”
If you want a guide that knows his way around Kobe then Koichi is your man.From the use of the rail system and bullet train he took us to so many interesting places. He always made sure we were well looked after and also took us for a great Japanese lunch nothing is to much trouble for Mr Koichi. I would highly recommend that you use Koichi as your guide if you want to learn a lot about Kobe.
Koichi W.
Hi! Norman san, Thank you for giving me such a wonderful comment and high rating. I am very happy to have shared a wonderful time with you. I hope to see you in the near future. I miss you. Please come again (#^.^#)
Raisy M.
“fantastic!”
We were a group of 4. We spent 4-half days with Koichi. It was a fabulous time and experience. Koichi is knowledgeable, easy going, flexible and funny. We toured various areas around Kyoto/Osaka. Initially we hired Koichi for 3 days but the experience was so positive that we added in another day and we hiked to a non tourist area with him. I must add in that Koichi captured so many amazing photos of us too. He really is a man of many talents-history buff, foodie, hiker, photographer. We will visit Japan again and meet up with Koichi again!
Koichi W.
Hi! Thank you for giving me such a heartwarming comment and nice rating. I am very happy to have shared a wonderful time with you. Your message motivates me for the next tour. I hope to see you again in the near future. I would also like to visit Osaka's foodie’s town with you. Koichi
$224/ per group