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Essential 3 popular sites (Shrine, Temple and Castle) in Kyoto for a day trip travelers
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Joined 2019
This 5 hour tour is specially designed for busy travellers from
* Tokyo: Leaving from Tokyo/Yokohama at early morning and arriving at Kyoto before noon by a bullet train. Then, must go back with a sama day.
* Kobe/Osaka: Docking in Kobe/Osaka seaport at early morning and arrive at Kyoto before noon by JR train. Then, must go back with a same day.
The places to visit are photogenic Shrine, famous Temple and historical Castle
* Fushimi-Inari Shrine
* Kiyomizu Temple
* Nijyo Castle
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Kyoto Station
- At the designated place of JR Kyoto Station. After it is fully booked, I will tell you exactly where to meet. I will have a sign board of your name and GoWithGuide logo.
Fushimi-Inari Shrine
Fushimi-Inari Shrine: the most famous for its thousands of red torri gates forming photogenic tunnels.
It is one of Kyoto's most iconic shrines, dedicated to Shinto diety of rice and prosperity. It is famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates that form scenic tunnels up Mt. Inari. Visitors can walk these paths while enjoying a mystical atomosphere, traditional fox statues and pretty views of Kyoto along the way. Due to the time limitation, we will not walk up entire Mt. Inari.
Kiyomizu Temple
It is one of Kyoto's most celebrated temple, known for its large wooden stage that juts out over a hillside without the use of nails. Founded in 778, it offers stuning panoramic views of Kyoto city, especially during cherry blossom and autumn seasons. It is also famous for its pure spring water, believed to bring long-life, prosperity and eternal love.
On the way to the next place, we will stop by Sanneizaka slope, Ninennzaka slope, Yasaka Koshindo, Hokanji Pagoda)
Nijyo Castle
It is a very historic castle built in 1603 as the residence of 1st shogun of the Edo period, Ieyasu Tokugawa. After 264 years later, it is also the site where the last shogun, Yoshinobu Tokugawa, announced the restoration of imperial rule in 1867.
Ending Point
Back to JR Kyoto Station to allow you to return to the original place
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
* My own public transportation
* My own entrance tickets
* My own lunch and foods
* Public transportation for guests (<@Yen1200)
* Entrance tickets for guests (<@Yen2000)
* Lunch for guests (<@Yen1200)
* Taxi fare (only if applicable)
* Personal expenses
Tour Important Information
If you need to customize the contents, if you would like to start earlier or later, or if you have any special requests, please feel free to contact me.
But, I do not make any reservations, purchase advanced tickets and etc.
Important message from the supplier
I am currently available only on Saturday, Sunday and any national holidays.
Currently, my main coverage is Tokyo and its suburb, but I can mostly go anywhere if you can bear my transportation fee. I am easy and flexible.
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 2019
About Tour Guide Joji T.
Hello!
I am Joji. Please call me Bonjoji, because Bon Jovi is one of my favorite Rock music groups. I was born and raised in Kyoto until 19 years old. I studied English and graduated from University of South Carolina with Statistic major. During my work at a precision equipment company, I have lived in California and New Jersey in the states for 12 years. While I was in the States, I have been treated as a family by many local American people. So, it is a time that I treat you back well while you are traveling in Japan.
The period I like in Japanese history is the war period when many local lords were challenging and fighting each other to expand their lands. I recommend that you should see their castles, since you can see their ambition and their survival strategy. The sports I like are American football and Sumo. Sumo is not just a wrestling game but deeply rooted in Shinto ritual, which is closely related to our daily life. These are the things I can talk about more when we meet. My hobby is visiting old ruins in the world so that I have been to Vesa Merde in the States, Macchu Picchu in Peru, Easter Island in Chile, Volbilis in Morocco, Tikal in Guatemala, Angkor Wat in Cambodia and etc. I have worked at the Japanese company as a salary man for 35 years, so that I can also talk about business, only if you wish.
Anyway, I am National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter authorized by Japan Tourism Agency and my goal is simply to make your journey more enjoyable while you are in Japan. Please feel free to contact me and let's enjoy the tour together.
Bonjoji
Reviews
Kathryn D.
“A wonderful day in Tokyo”
Our tour with Joji was our first full day in Tokyo and what a day it was! We couldn't believe how much we were able to pack into 6.5 hours and yet nothing felt rushed. Joji is a great guide and teacher. We were very nervous about using public transportation on our own but Joji taught us so well we had no issues the following days. We also asked Joji for a change in our itinerary and he happily obliged and took us to Gōtokuji Temple (instead of Shibuya Crossing) which was one of our favorite spots of the day. We highly recommend this tour! Thank you Joji!!!
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Joji T.
Kathryn Very glad to hear you have enjoyed the tour. The beckon cat you bought will bring you more happiness to you and your family. Please come back again !!! Joji
Jo A.
“Tokyo with Joji T.”
We had a great experience with Joji. Joji had planned out our day but was also flexible to allow us to stop at other places of interest and for much needed breaks. Joji shared his knowledge of the sites we visited, and provided us with a thoroughly enjoyable day.
Joji T.
Jo, very glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. I appreciate you wrote the nice review. Thanks to the good weather, we could see nice view from Shibuya Sky. Please come back, again!
Isabel C.
“Great time in Tokyo”
It was a great pleasure to spend an 8 hour tour with Joji in Tokyo. We received in advance a detailed itinerary covered all our interests by him. Joji is a very polite and sensitive guide endowed with a sound knowledge of historical and temporary developments in Japan and its capital. We enjoyed this tour very much and we recommend this guide to our highest satisfaction.
Joji T.
Isabel Thank you for writing the nice review while you are still busy traveling. It was my pleasure to guide both Isabel and Michael. I am glad to hear you have enjoyed my tour. Since both of you were not just interested in Japanese history & culture but wanted to learn them, so that it was worth explaining them. Please enjoy the rest of your trip. Regards, Joji
$296/ per group
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