Early Bird Tour in Western part of Kyoto
Joined 2018
Shall we explore some of the most popular sightseeing destinations in Kyoto while most tourists are preparing for their tour? I would also like to take you some hidden gemes in Kyoto. 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 in Kyoto city area
Tenryuji Temple in Arashiyama
Tenryuji is the highest ranked Zen temple amoungthe five Zen temples in Kyoto. The garden of the Tenryuji is designated as an UNESCO world heritage site.
Bamboo forest in Arashiyama
We walk around Tenryuji Zen garden, one of the world heritage sites. The moment you get out of the temple, you probably happen to realize that you are in the midst of Arasiyama Bamboo Grove. If you like, the 20 minutes hike takes you to Mt. Iwata Monkey Park where you can meet cute monkeys.
Admission(Tenryuji Temple Garden):500JPY/P
Kinkakuji Golden Temple
The pavilion with its garden is the most beautiful photographed site in Kyoto. You've probably seen pictures of it. You must see it !!
Admission:500JPY/P
Kyoto Imperial Palace (or Nijo-jo Shogun's Palace)
The successive Emperors of Japan lived here, and had ceremonies of enthronement.
Admission:Free
Nishiki Food Market. * You would be able to find a good restaurant for lunch.
Ending Point
Downown Kyoto near Nishiki food market (You would be able to find a good restaurant for lunch around there.)
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 and other personal expenses
Tour Important Information
Time for lunch is not included in this tour.
Estimaed local cost would be about 2400 yen to 3400 yen per person
>Admission fee:1000 yen to 2000 yen per person
-Tenryuji Garen : 600 yen per person
-Kinkakuji : 400 yen per person
-Nijo-jo Castle : 1000 yen per person
-Kyoto Imperial Palace : Admission free
>Train fare : about 700 to 900 yen per person
>Bus fare : 460 yen per person
-If you take a taxi , the fare would be around 540 yen to 2000 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
“Must do Kyoto tour”
Another fanatastic tour.day with Koichi W a nd my favorite itinerary of both tours we did. Aryshiama, the golden pavillion and imperial palace were of an indescribable beauty on a sunny day. Koichi again provided very informative backgroup information including visual aids, knew all the best spots for.pictures and had us effectively getting around the city to beat the crowds amd havr the most productive tourong time possible.
Koichi W.
Thank you for the great rating and wonderful review. It was an honor to spend time with you. Please come back to Japan and to Kyoto. I sincerely hope that we will have the opportunity to spend time together again. Koichi
“Extremely informative and fun tour, amazing guide”
Koichi is an excellent guide, he arr arranged our itinerary so as to avoid the crowds as much as possible and preseted each landmark thoroughly with visual aids that were most helpful, he was also very helpful with our transportation (we needed to get around with IC cards, 2 taxis). He also suggested the best spots for photos. We definitely recommend him, we had a very enjoyable day!
Koichi W.
Thank you for giving me such a great review. I am very happy to have shared a wonderful time with you. I sincerely hope that you will have another opportunity to visit Japan. And I will be happy to introduce you to various Japanese sweets other than dango dumpling and sakura-mochi. Koichi
“Exceptional Guide”
Koichi was a wonderful and thoughtful guide. I cannot think of s better person to introduce us to the beauty and culture of Kyoto. He was extremely informative and was flexible on the day of the tour, accommodating our special requests. I highly recommend him!
Koichi W.
Hi! Lynsey san, Thank you very much for giving me such a nice comment. It encourages me greatly. I hope to see you in the near future. Enjoy the booze tour next time??? However, enjoy it to the extent that it does not violate Buddhist precepts "Do not drink TOO MUCH." Koichi
$192/ per group
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