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Eastern Kyoto, a different aproach to Kyoto, away from the masses

Eastern Kyoto, a different aproach to Kyoto, away from the masses

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Joined 2023

Jose david V.

5.00 / 5

(17 reviews)

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Kyoto

English, Spanish (Native), Catalan (Native), Japanese

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Jose david V.)

Up to 6 people

In this tour we will be discovering the eastern mountains of Kyoto, temples and shrines.

Starting at the Silver pavillion, going through the philosopher's path, the light, the touch of the mountains of Kyoto will be with us as we discover Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and wonderful streets. Nanzenji to downtown to walk down Pontocho and Gion, maybe the most famous Geiko neighbourhoods to finally end by Yasaka Pagoda, the sight the says, I went to Kyoto and survived.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

- Briefing at your hotel

09:40 AM

Silver pavillion (Ginkakuji)

The fifth Ashikaga shogun's retirement place. A lovely garden, history and religion.

11:00 AM

Honen in

We'll pass through this lovely buddhist temple, just to feel the wonderful land Japan is, with it's kami sorrounding us. A quiet place, a lovely place.

11:30 AM

Ootoyo shrine

With 4 different guardians, this shrine is a realm of tranquillity, with a small Inari shrine to pray to. A must do, simply, this is Kyoto.

12:30 PM

Eikando or Nanzenji, depending on time.

A wonderful, enchanting temple from the 17th century. It's buddha was telling Honen, you're going to slow.... then he turned, and paused in time.

01:30 PM

Lunch!!!

Lunch at some of my favourite restaurants, rest assure, you'll like it.

02:30 PM

Pontocho

A walk through one of the most beautiful Geiko neighbourhoods in Kyoto, preserverd in time.

03:30 PM

Gion

Possibly the most famous Geiko neighbourhood in Kyoto, we'll be covering some of the most iconic streets of the city.

04:30 PM

Yasaka Pagoda

This sight says, I went to Kyoto and I enjoyed it. A five stories pagoda, standing there for 400 years. This is Kyoto.

Ending Point

Near Gion, so I'll get you a taxi if you need it.

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

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

Public transportation fee, lunch, entrance fee

(This tour only requires entrance fee to Ginkakuji, the silver pavilion and if we choose to, Eikando, roughly JPY 500 each.)

Tour Important Information

It is a walking tour, you need confortable shoes.

We'll be using public transportation as required, though it will be minimal.

There's some entrance fee's, the silver pavillion is JPY 500 per people, I am a professional guide, I get access.

The tour includes my assistance, anything else is not included.

Important message from the supplier

I have full availability.

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 2023

Jose david V.

5.00 / 5

(17 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Jose david V.

Hello there! I am hoping you're having a great day!!

My name is Jose, born and raised in Spain (Barcelona) and I have been living in Japan for the last 10 years, first it was Hiroshima that I called home, for the past few years it has been Kyoto.

I have a wide knowledge of japanese culture, it's social life and it's manners, as well as the most impressive monuments, streets, parks and temples.

I love the city of Kyoto and all of the wonders it has to offer to the people whom decide to visit it, from the Fushimi Inari temple to the Nijo Castle. It is a surprising city with combines the best of modern day activities with the reminiscence of old Japan.

I would like to share my experience in Japan with you, so you have the greatest experience possible.

Reviews

Ingrid L.

5 / 5

Sep 22, 2026

Full day private guided tour in Kyoto