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Exclusive tour for handmade-lovers and Ginkakuji Temple
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Joined 2018
There are many flea markets held in Kyoto on only one day in every month. In this tour, first, we will visit Ginkakuji Temple, and then, another temple where the famous handmade flea market is held. If you are interested in handmade, you will surely have a lot of fun! Only held on the 15th day of every month.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel (lobby)(in Kyoto)
Ginkakuji Temple: This temple was built by the order of shogun in the 15th century and officially known as Jishoji-Temple.
This temple is famous for the two storied pavillion and its nickname, 'Silver Pavillion' even though no silver is used.
You can enjoy a beautiful sand garden represents the Zen aestheticisim of Wabi-Sabi.
Chionji Temple: This temple is the Grand Head Temple of the Jodo(pure land) sect, and now this temple is famous for the handmade flea market held on the 15th day of every month.
Every 15th day of each month, they hold the handmade market in the precinct of this temple. You will be amazed at the number of the shops and their quality, if you are interested in handmade. You may have the most enjoyable time and can buy the good souvenirs for your family and friends. The market is held on rainy days, too. (For your reference, I stayed there for two hours on a hot day. My friends who like handmade very much stayed there for four hours even on a hot day in summer!)
Shopping Japanese old cloth in the downtown.
There are shops which sell old cloth, such as of kimono, in the downtown. You can buy some for your handmade.
Ending Point
Gion district (near Gion Shijyo Station), however, I will show you how to go back to your hotel.
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, hotel pick up in Kyoto area
Transportation fee (you and your guide)
Entrance fee: Ginkakuji Temple, 500 Japanese yen/person
Lunch (you and your guide)
Tour Important Information
* Please note that we will use public transportation.
* I recommend you start this tour at your at 8:30, because we want to visit Ginkakuji Temple before it gets crowded and then move to the flea market earlier.
* If you want to stay at the flea market shorter or longer, on that day, I can arrange the shedule.(flexible)
This tour will be available on 15th day of each month. Please refer to the calendar.
Important message from the supplier
If you book me early, I can exchange mails with you many times to know what you want to do in details, collect information and prepare a lot for your plan. Please don't hesitate to ask me anything in advance.
I can guide you in the morning almost every day.(from 8:30 or 9:00 AM till 13:00 or 13:30PM)
This year, in case of the full day tour, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, are available.
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 Tomoe S.
Hello! My name is Tomoe. I'm a national licensed guide interpreter(English). I made my page here, TripleLights in October 2018. Thank you for finding me.
I was born and grew up in Otsu,Shiga, which is the next city of Kyoto.
I graduated from the university in Kyoto and lived there for four years due to my husband's job.
I like history and like to visit temples in Nara.
My hobby is to plan trips and have visited many cities and towns in Japan and abroad. One of my favorite places is the AIRPORT!!
I have enjoyed meeting and guiding people from abroad, to sightseeing spots in my country.
I really want many people from abroad to enjoy visiting many places and have wonderful experiences in my country. I'll be really happy if I can have such experiences with you!!
Please tell and ask me if there are any places which you want to visit and anything which you want to do in my country. I'll plan the trip only for you.
I am cheerful and always positive. I like to talk with people. I would like to talk with many people from many countries. Please tell me about your country, too!!
I'm looking forward to seeing you!!
* If you want, I will take you back to your hotel (within the time or with the extra hourly rate)
Or, I will show you how to go back to your hotel when we finish the tour.
* If you want, I will give you some advice about what to and where to eat your lunch/dinner.
Reviews
Wendy V.
“Lovely local guide for a family of 4”
Tomoe was a lovely guide who took the time to know our interests and what we wanted to see and suggested an itinerary before we arrived. We are a family of 4 including 2 girls (9,12). Great knowledge of Japanese history. We had a lovely time seeing the sights and also knowing how locals lived. She also gave us clear instructions on how to catch the train from Osaka to Kyoto and back. Thanks Tomoe :)
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Tomoe S.
Dear Wendy, Thank you very much for your warmhearted review. Actually, I wanted to take you to the places with few people to enjoy Kyoto. Walking with umbrellas among many people was not easy, however, I had a wonderful time with you on such a rainy day! I was happy to talk with you many things about my country. I do hope that you will come to Kyoto again and I can see your lovely daughters in the future! TOMOE
Tomer S.
“Prefect day in Kyoto”
We had a wonderful and insightful day with Tomoe in Kyoto. The communication before we met was clear and helpful. She had a great plan for the day and kept sharing her knowledge about the city, culture, and traditions throughout the tour. Her English is very good, and our youngest daughter especially appreciated her explanations. It felt personal and cared We highly recommend her guiding services
Tomoe S.
Dear Tomer, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! Thanks to you, such a nice family as just I imagined, I had a fantastic day! You were always punctual and the day went well a lot. I enjoyed talking with you, about your country and my country. I hope that you will come to Kyoto again! Thank you very much for booking me as your guide. Please say, 'Hi!' and 'Thank you!' to your daughter! TOMOE
Kelsey S.
“A perfect half day in Kyoto”
Tomoe was incredibly accommodating from the beginning. I arrived in Kyoto from Tokyo in the morning and she helped me store my luggage at the train station. Next we went to Yasaka Koshindo temple. It is a very colorful temple with kukurizaru, colored balls of fabric shaped like a monkey. Next, we walked through Kiyomizuzaka. A historic shopping area with great food and souvenirs. I enjoyed walking along the streets on the way to the temple. Next we went to the Kiyomizudera Temple. It was an incredible building with a balcony over a cliff built using no nails. The scenery is also gorgeous. Lastly, we went to the Sanjyusangendo temple where they had 1000 gold Buddha statues protected by 28 warrior statues. It was an incredible building and artwork to behold. Tomoe ensured I safely collected my luggage from the train station and made it to my hotel. She even gave me chocolates as a present. Overall, Tomoe is an amazing guide, who goes above and beyond for her guests.
Tomoe S.
Dear Kelsey, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I was happy to meet you at the platform of Shinkansen Kyoto Station, and spend such a fabulous half day with you in Kyoto. Also, I was surprised and glad to see you looking each Buddhist statue carefully at Sanjyusangendo Temple. I do hope that you will come to Kyoto and I can see you, such a sincere person again! Thank you very much for booking me as your guide. TOMOE
$178/ per group
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