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

Kyoto Private Tour - Otowa-no-taki Fall, which has three kinds of flows and each flow of waterfall gives divine favor to study, long life and love, in the precinct of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto

Otowa-no-taki Fall, which has three kinds of flows and each flow of waterfall gives divine favor to study, long life and love, in the precinct of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto

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

Name: Kyoto Guided Tours
Brand: GoWithGuide
Price: 296 USD
Rating: 5.0 (60 reviews)

Highlights

Joined 2017

Masahisa M.

5.00 / 5

(60 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

Kyoto

English

9 hours

Private tour (only you and Masahisa M.)

Up to 15 people

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

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

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)

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

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

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, senior people, 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

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 2017

Masahisa M.

5.00 / 5

(60 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

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 9,382 guests all over the world across Japan as of Sept 30, 2025 since Feb 2015.

Reviews

Ed F.

5 / 5

Oct 27, 2025

Exploring Nara, Nara Pref

Oct 27, 2025

Nara

8 hours

“Great tour of Nara”

Masahisa provided my wife and I an excellent tour Nara. He shared his deep knowledge of the cultural sites and overall Nara Pref. Transportation from point to point was easy. We were especially impressed by his warmth, generosity, and attention to the details. Highly recommended!

Masahisa M.

Ed It was a true pleasure guiding you through Nara. I deeply appreciate your visit from afar and hope the memories stay with you for years to come. I hope to welcome you again someday !!! Masahisa

James K.

5 / 5

Oct 21, 2025

Exploring Kyoto in Rakusai (West) and Rakuchu (Central)

Oct 21, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours 30 mins

“Great tour of Kyoto”

Great tour! We really enjoyed it! Masahisa customized the tour for our needs. Gave us lots of interesting information about the sights we visited, and made the day very enjoyable. He even suggested sites not on our list to visit.

Masahisa M.

James I want to express my sincere gratitude once again for making the long journey to Japan. It was truly a pleasure guiding you and your wonderful mother through Kyoto. Your care and thoughtfulness to your mother were deeply moving, and I’m honored to have been part of your journey. Wishing you both continued health and happiness—please come visit Japan again someday !!! Masahisa

Ken K.

5 / 5

Oct 2, 2025

Exploring Kyoto in Rakusai (West) and Rakuchu (Central)

Oct 2, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours 30 mins

“Great day tour of Kyoto”

Masahisa is a knowledgeable and considerate guide who led my family and me through the sights of western and central Kyoto. His insights added depth to every location we visited, and his thoughtful approach made the experience smooth and enjoyable. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a guide in Kyoto.

Masahisa M.

Ken Many thanks again for coming all the way. I hope none of you felt too tired. If you were able to catch even a glimpse of the atmosphere of the ancient capital, Kyoto, I would be truly delighted. Look forward to meeting you all again. Masahisa