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Early Bird Half Day Tour Eastern Kyoto including Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple
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Joined 2018
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!
Itinerary
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
Fushimi-Inari Shrine
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.
*Admission:600JPY/P
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 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, the biggest geisha town in Kyoto.
See you off at Shijo-Kawaramachi Downtown Kyoto near Nishiki food market
I would like to drop you at the places you like for lunch.
Ending Point
at downown Kyoto near Nishiki food market
Want to personalize this tour?
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, Guide's transportation and admission fees
Your transportation and admission fees, other personal expenses
Tour Important Information
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.
Important message from the supplier
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.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Koichi W.
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.
Reviews
Evelyn L.
“Excellent- Best Guide”
Koichi was the perfect guide. He was punctual and met us at our hotel early! He provided a brief overview and then off we went. This was the first time we’d used a guide and given this experience I wouldn’t hesitate to reserve with him again. . Koichi guided us to the key locations and provided us a brief historical background and context. Also helpful was he explained the layout of Kyoto train system and how to get around. Friendly and personable. I highly recommend him as a guide
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Koichi W.
Thank you for giving me such a nice rating and comment. I am very happy to have been able to share a wonderful time with you. I was delighted that you learned and used some Kyoto dialect. This time, we did not have much time. So please come again in the near future, since I would like to show you more interesting places and things next time. Arigato and Ookini!!
Tom R.
“Great days with Koichi”
We had two and one half days in Kyoto with Koichi and he was a great guide. He is prompt, friendly and very knowledgeable. Kyoto is such an amazing place, my only regret is not spending a few more days. Will definitely come back another time.
Koichi W.
Thank you for your wonderful review and kind comments. It would be an honor to see you again in the near future. Please do come back to Japan, and to Kyoto. And feel free to reach out to me anytime, even if you don't have a specific reason. Arigato and Ookini!!
Tom R.
“Great food and fun ”
This is Koichi’s home town and he will show you all of the great sites. The castle is nice enough but the real magic of Osaka is exploring all the streets, stalls, shops and restaurants.
Koichi W.
Thank you for the wonderful reviews and comments about the Osaka tour too. I ahve a deep emotional attachment to Osaka because it's where I was born. There are still so many places I haven't been able to show you yet. I look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Arigato and Ookini very much!!
$225/ per group
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