Exclusive tour for handmade-lovers and Ginkakuji Temple
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
Cheryl F.
“Wonderful day with Tomoe”
Our group of six people booked the Nara & Kyoto 8 hour tour with Tomoe in May 2025. We met Tomoe at Kyoto Station and she was prompt, friendly, inquisitive, and knowledgeable. Even before the tour started, she was available for questions by chat. We took the Limited Express train to Nara where we fed and petted the deer and toured Todaiji Temple and Isuein Park (highly recommend). We had ramen for lunch then returned to Kyoto to see the Inari Gates. Tomoe shared lots of history about the sites we visited, even about the deer. Tomoe took lots of pictures of us and sent them to us which really helped enhance our trip. I highly recommend Tomoe! Tip: Be sure to bring cash. We paid for the train tickets to Nara by card (about 1500¥ each way per person) but the temple (500¥/pp) and garden (1200¥/pp) as well as our lunch (2000¥/pp) was cash only. Also be prepared for lots of walking. We racked up over 20,000 steps!
Tomoe S.
Dear Cheryl, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the day with me in Nara and Kyoto. It was the great day for me, too. Thank you very much for coming to Kyoto Station earlier, and so, we were able to buy 7! tickets for Nara on the train which was almost full. (Visiting Nara has been very popular among people, especially from abroad, and booking the seats of the train for Nara has been getting hard these days.) There are many other nice places to visit in Kyoto. I hope that you will come to Kyoto and I can see you, such a nice family again! Thank you very much for booking my tour. どうもありがとう！おおきに！TOMOE
Daniel G.
“Kyoto Tour”
Our tour with Tomoe was great! She was very knowledgeable and friendly and gave us a great overview of the city.
Tomoe S.
Dear Daniel, Thank you very much for your warmhearted review. I had a super wonderful time with you, such a nice couple! There are many other nice places to visit in Kyoto. I hope that you will come to Kyoto and I can see you again! Thank you very much for booking me as your guide. TOMOE
Thomas F.
“special privat tour kyoto :-)”
thanks a lot Tomoe! it was a pleasure to meet you. it was really a interessting day for us around kyoto with you. take care hope to see you again tom tom & friends
Tomoe S.
Dear Thomas, Thank you very much for your warmhearted review. It was really a wonderful day for me around Kyoto with you, too! All of you were very kind, had much interest in Japanese culture, and inspired me a lot. Yes! I hope that I can see you again. Japan is not a large country, however, there are many places to visit. Please enjoy your trip in Japan! Thank you very much for booking me as your guide. TOMOE
$186/ per group
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