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Exploring Kyoto in Rakutou (East) and Rakuchu (Central)

Highlights
Kyoto Tour Guide - Masahisa M.

Joined 2017

Masahisa M.
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(54 reviews)
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Kyoto is known as exotic sightseeing places and numerous historic, quaint old monuments are seen all over the town. This tour covers part of Rakutou (East district) and Central district. Visiting Rakutou, Gion, Yasaka-jinja shrine, Kodai-ji temple, Kiyomizu-dera temple are the most famous sightseeing spots in Kyoto. Particularly well known for the deity of love and marriage in Rakutou area.

Itinerary

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08:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Kansai District (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Kyoto or Nara)

09:00 AM

To meet you at your hotel lobby, with Gowithguide welcome sign board your name on. Followed after brief tour orientation, we start the tour of the day

We take you to Osaka METRO station or JR, private railway station to lead Keihan Yodoyabashi station whichever closer to your hotel. If you stay in Kyoto or Nara, we can save 30 min travel by train to Keihan Shijo station. 50 min train ride from Keihan Yodoyabashi station to Keihan Gion Shijo station. 20 min walk to Yasaka-jinja Shrine from Keihan Gion Shijo station.

10:30 AM

Yasaka-jinja Shrine

20 min walk from Yasaka-jinja Shrine to Kodai-ji Temple, through beautiful Ishibe-Koji Alley (Stone wall alley) , authentic chic side path in Kyoto in absolute tranquility

11:30 AM

Kodai-ji Temple

01:30 PM

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

03:30 PM

Nishiki Market

06:00 PM

End of this day tour at your hotel in Osaka. Will arrive at your hotel earlier if you stay in Kyoto or Nara.

Ending Point

At your hotel in Kansai District (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Kyoto or Nara)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

Included:

*Guide fee, hotel pick-up fee in Kansai district (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Nara, Kyoto)

*Travel expense as required for the guide to travel with customers by means of public transportation such as train, subway, bus.

Travel expenses for the guide included herein are limited within Kansai district (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Nara, Kyoto)

*Admission fees, tickets as might be incurred for the guide at temples, shrines or the like.

*Meals , drinks or the like for the guide during the tour

*Any tax or the like as might be incurred by the guide in Japan

*Gratuity

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What‘s not included

Not included:

*Fees to cruise river or sea or the like for the guide

*Tickets for Universal Studio Japan, museum or the like as might be required at private or public entertainment facilities for

the guide

Tour Important Information

Busy and full of crowds all year round in Nishiki market where you can find various kinds of fresh and traditional Japanese dishes for every day meals. In Gion, the center of Geisha community, you may or may not catch sight of Maiko (junior) or Geiko (Senior) hurrying to teahouses. Yasaka-jinja shrine hosts one of the three most important festivals of the year in Kyoto, Gion Festival in July. Ishibe-Koji alley (Stone wall alley) leads you to Kodai-ji temple from Yasaka-jinja shrine and next stone steps prolonged to Kiyomizu-dera temple through exotic and stunning beautiful Sannei-zaka slope.

- IMPORTANT -

Not suitable for tours with infants, children, wheelchairs and strollers.

Be quiet and respectful in Temple and Shrine complex

Remove hats and sunglasses in front of main sanctuary in Temples, Shrines

Not to touch old buildings, old remains and objects

Not to take pictures where prohibited in Temple and Shrine complex

Take your shoes off before stepping on tatami


Cancellation Policy

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Masahisa M.

Joined 2017

Masahisa M.
5.00 / 5
(54 reviews)
Identity Verified
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About Tour Guide Masahisa M.

Lived in Chicago (5 years), Toronto (1 year), Singapore (2 years), Indonesia (4 years) and Birmingham, UK (11 years) to construct business platform, now retired after 40

years employment in Japan. Dynamic tour guide who develops many different ways along with rich experience overseas to entertain large or small tour groups. Enjoys the interaction with tour groups, very strong group presentation and communication skills, finds each guest question as an opportunity to learn anything new. Constantly learning information about each tour spot to enhance tours. Guided 9,173 guests all over the world across Japan as of Mar 31, 2025 since Feb 2015.

Reviews

Beautiful day in Kobe

Masahisa was a lovely ,knowledgeable gentleman. Unfortunately he was so soft spoken that there were times we had to have him repeat information as we had difficulty understanding him ( even though he has excellent command of English). Despite that ,we had an enjoyable day with him.

Judy W.

Masahisa M.

Judy How was your trip to Kochi ? Did you also enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom in Hirosaki ? Thank you for taking the time to visit us despite the long journey. Thanks Masahisa

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