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Eastern Kyoto, Hike to Enjoy Panoramic View

tour's goal spot on the Mt.Daimonji

Kamogawa Delta

statue of the SAMURAI star on Delta

handcraft market in Chionji Temple

rotating prayer beads in Chionji Temple

Kyoto University

at the corner of old road

Philosopher's Path

entrance of Jisyoji Temple

hiking trail

turning point on hiking trail

a part of Kanji Character

panoramic view from fire beds

Eastern Kyoto, Hike to Enjoy Panoramic View

Nature & Outdoor

Joined 2024

Yosshi S.

5.00 / 5

(10 reviews)

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Kyoto

English, Japanese (Native)

6 hours

Private tour (only you and Yosshi S.)

Up to 6 people

Walk from bottom to top and find the townscape from different angles.

Kyoto has been the capital for 1000 years because of geographical advantages from the viewpoint of governance, defense, transport, and citizen’s lives: the center of Japan, 3 large rivers running, and mountains on 3 sides. Many temples and shrines were built on hillsides, creating attractive scenery each season. On this tour, we hike from the riverbank to the hillside while dropping in some historical spots on the road.

Itinerary

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

11:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

- At your hotel or any convenient place in Kyoto City center.

Demachiyanagi Area (Keihan/Eizan Railway,Demachiyanagi Sta.)

>Kamogawa Delta (Local Name)/two rivers meet and form the delta-shaped land, statue of the SAMURAI film star and location sites

Hyakumanben Area (literal meaning is one million times)

>Chionji Temple/the address came from this temple that is familiar to the locals,

#Note/handcraft market and rotating prayer beads are held once a month (on the 15th)

>Student town/Kyoto University, clear distant view of the tour’s goal, Mt.Daimonj.

Philosopher’s path Area

>Philosopher’s path/getting around a 2-km-footpath along the canal while deep in thought

>Jisyoji Temple (Silver Pavilion)/originally a villa that embodied the aesthetic sense of the Ashikaga Shogun, it was not covered with silver foil

Mt.Daimonji Area(literal meaning is big in Kanji Character)

>Mt.Daimonji/hike from the trailhead beside Silver Pavilion to the heart of Kanji Dai (fire beds of the bonfire, 340m high(out of 465m)), panoramic view of the entire city

#Note/go and return travel time is about 100 minutes, hike is not available on a bonfire day (mid-August)

Ending Point

At your hotel or any convenient place in Kyoto City center

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, hotel pick up in Kyoto City center

What‘s not included

>transportation fee, taxi/(undecided)

>admission fee (you and guide)/Jisyoji Temple(Silver Pavilion(500JPY/person))

>short break/lunch/dinner

Tour Important Information

>Please note that the Mt. Daimonji hike is canceled on a rainy day and a bonfire day(mid-August), and we go to another spot.　

>Some events in Chionji Temple are held once a month (on the 15th)

>This tour is scheduled to descend the mountain before sunset, so departure time and stopover places may vary depending on the season.

>Please wear comfortable shoes for the unpaved hiking trail

>The above extra fees are often asked with CASH on the spots, so please bring some JPY

>This tour is not covered by insurance

Important message from the supplier

>If you'd like to take a listed or customized tour, please send me a message in advance. I will check the availability of the facilities listed on my itinerary (opening days/hours, reservation requirements, etc.).

>The tour schedule may change if public transportation or tourist attractions experience high demand.

>To ensure a relaxed and easy-going tour, I combine trains, subways, trams, buses, walking, and taxis (for small groups).

>The tour is not insured, so I hope you get travel insurance

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 2024

Yosshi S.

5.00 / 5

(10 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Yosshi S.

Thank you for visiting my page.

I'd love to guide you to three ancient capital cities, each with a 1,000-year history of urban development and a 100-year history of filmmaking. I grew up in OSAKA and earned a Master's Degree in Engineering in KYOTO. I worked for 20 years as an urban planning expert for national and local governments in TOKYO and OSAKA, dedicated to creating cities that were safe and comfortable for residents and attractive for visitors.

Then I became a freelance urban planner with a Nationally Licensed Professional Engineer. I've visited urban development sites and filming locations in 90 cities in 30 countries, sharing the unique cityscapes of these cities on social media.

OSAKA, KYOTO, and NARA established a metropolitan area centered around the Imperial Palace with political, economic, and cultural hubs from the 7th to 19th centuries. Even today, locals continue to maintain beautiful cityscapes, preserve historical heritage, and celebrate traditional events. Many travelers visit these three cities to experience them in person.

The three cities are all within a one-hour ride by intercity train. The cities have an extensive subway, tram, and bus network, allowing you to access many tourist spots in a short amount of time. I am also a Nationally Licensed Guide Interpreter and Certified General Travel Service Manager, and I will create a memorable travel plan comprising places and stories based on your requests. I will also ensure that you get around safely and efficiently using the appropriate means of transportation within the limited time you have. Please feel free to contact me.

Reviews

James S.

5 / 5

Dec 2, 2025

Osaka, Spiritual Tour in the Temple Town

Dec 2, 2025

Osaka

7 hours

“Great Guide!”

Yosshi was a great guide. He had vast knowledge of the sights we visited. Very friendly and payed attention to our needs as we explored. I would book with him again. Thank you Yosshi.

Yosshi S.

Dear James San. Thank you for your review. I was happy to share my experience with you as you have an interest in Osaka's history. Hearing about your hometown has added to my bucket list. The day was sunny, the autumn leaves were beautiful, and there weren't many tourists, so I was able to show you ancient, medieval, and early modern sites. We were also able to go up the Osaka Castle Tower and the Tsutenkaku Tower for a bird's-eye view of Osaka's topography. Osaka's long history has been supported by its citizens. Next time, I'd like to guide you to markets and theaters where we can experience the vitality of its citizens. Thank you for yesterday. Yosshi

Drew B.

5 / 5

Nov 9, 2025

Osaka, Spiritual Tour in the Temple Town

Nov 9, 2025

Osaka

6 hours

“Cultural tour of Kawachi/Osaka ”

Yosshi san created a unique tour to introduce us to the history of Kofun burial mounds and Haniwa clay pottery. We had an amazing day despite the weather visiting Shin-ike Haniwa Factory Park and the Imashirozuka Museum. Yosshi san has amazing knowledge & excellent English and was a pleasure to spend the day with. Also Yosshi san is a master of navigating Osaka transport, very impressed!! Thank you again Yosshi san for looking after us so well, Drew & Annie.

Yosshi S.

Dear Drew & Annie san Thank you so much for sending me your generous review. You read the explanations, took photos, and asked questions to the museum guide during the tour. I was impressed by your deep interest and knowledge, and it was a great honor to guide you. However, it's unfortunate that today's tour didn't go as planned due to the heavy rain all day. Here is the only imperial mausoleum in Japan that we can enter, so if we have another opportunity, I'd like to stroll around the 350-meter burial mound on a sunny day and discuss the Kofun age with you. Thank you so much for today. Regard Yosshi

James K.

5 / 5

Oct 21, 2025

Nara, Stroll through Nara Park led by the Deer

Oct 21, 2025

Nara

6 hours

“Nara park and Todai-Temple Tour”

Wonderful tour with Yosshi. Really enjoyed both Nara Park and the Todai-ji Temple. Yosshi customized the tour for our needs, and made the travel to and from Kyoto seamless.

Yosshi S.

Hello James san Thank you for your heartwarming review. I was so happy to see you and your mother enjoying the deer in Nara Park. I was also touched by how much you always cherish your mother, and I learned a lot from you. I'm glad I was able to show you around Nara Park and the Great Buddha Hall. On the train ride there and back, you and your mother told me stories about your town and asked me many questions, which broadened my horizons. I hope you and your mother are in good health. I look forward to seeing you again. Thank you. Yosshi