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Early Bird Half Day Tour in Eastern Part of Kyoto
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!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
JR Kyoto Station or at your hotel
Meet 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.
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.
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
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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 : 400 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 guide
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
Kyoto Tour Reviews
Svetlana I.
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“Day in Osaka”
Koichi is very charismatic and enthusiastic Guide. He changed our itinerary to accommodate our wishes. We had a wonderful day together.
Koichi W.
(49 reviews)Hi! Lana san, Thank you for using my guiding srvice this time and giving me such a nice review. Arigato very much!! I hope to see you and your lovely friends in th near future. Please enjoy the rest of your journey!! Koichi
Ami D.
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“Best guide we had during our trip to Japan!”
We had a few tour guides during our Japan trip and Koichi was definitely the best! He really cared and took pride in his job. He went the extra mile and we learned so much with him during our 2 day tour. I highly recommend Koichi!
“Amazing Kyoto Guide”
Koichi-san! My husband and I had such an amazing time in Kyoto with Koichi-san for our 3 day tour. He is very knowledgeable. I loved all the experiences he showed us and food recommendations. We definitely saw parts of Japan we never would have seen otherwise! We even got try the first sushi! He really went the extra mile to show us Kyoto area. I highly recommend, Koichi-san! Ookini!!!!
