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Extra Day in Kyoto: Explore Ancient Capital

Art, Culture, & Historical

Kyoto

Japanese (Native), English

2 hours 30 min

Private tour (only you and your group)

Up to 6 people

This tour visits Kyoto Heian Capital museum to see the elaborate display of Heian Capital replica around 8th to 12th century including relics around the museum. You will slip back to ancient Kyoto with a detailed display including virtual 3D. All of them are explained in English by me.

(Option) Visit the relic of wall which was surrounding Kyoto Capital called Odoi. This is another important relic in Kyoto history. Recommended to the history lovers or time travel lovers !

Rick I.

4.86 / 5

(56 reviews)

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

At the lobby of your hotel in Kyoto city

Kyoto Heian capital museum

1. 5 hour inside tour

Relics around the museum

1 hour outside walking tour around the museum

(Option) The wall Odoi, which was surrounding Kyoto Capital (+2 Hours)

Move to the Odoi by bus and outside walking tour there with totally 2 hours. This option tour brings you to the relic of wall called Odoi in Japanese which was built in 16th century. This wall was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi who was a ruler of Japan. We visit locked relic which will be unlocked especially for this tour to walk through the inside. You might see the scenery of Kyoto in 16th century !

Ending Point

Last visiting spot or your hotel in Kyoto city

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee, Hotel pick-up, Entrance fee(Free)

What‘s not included

Transportation fee: apx. 500 JPY (1,000 JPY with Option), Lunch

Tour Important Information

The museum is closed on Tuesday (or the next day when Tuesday is holiday), so the tour is basically available except Tuesday.

Also the museum will be closed between end of Dec. and beginning of Jan., so the tour is available except this period.

(Option) The option tour is available except Thursday because the locked area cannot be opened on Thursday.

Important message from the guide

In case you want to book my tour for two or more consecutive days, please send me a message in advance.

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

Kyoto Tour Reviews

Alexander R.

5 / 5

Jan 5, 2024

Customized tour for Alexander R on Dec. 21, 2023

Kyoto

9 hours

Customized

Jan 5, 2024

“Amazing Kyoto Tour with Rick”

I had an amazing full day Kyoto tour with Rick. We visited Golden Temple, Honnoji temple, Heian Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera temple, Sannen-Zaka, Ninnen-zaka and sutes relating to Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi. Rick is very kind, knowledgable and willing to accommodate any changes in the tour. I certainly had a wonderful time in Kyoto thanks to his guidance and I would definitely use him again in future.

Rick I.

(56 reviews)

Dear Alex, Thank you very much for the nice review! I'm very glad that you enjoyed the tour. Actually I like Japanese history very much and the sites you requested which relates Ryoma Sakamoto or Shinsengumi were exactly what I wanted to show to the history lovers. So I had enjoyed the tour with you, too and had a very nice time. I hope you will come back to Kyoto sometime in future for enjoying other more historical sites. Best regards, Rick

Cathy W.

5 / 5

Nov 23, 2023

Customized tour for Cathy W. on Nov.21, 22, 2023

Kyoto

2 days

Customized

Nov 23, 2023

“Personal concierge ”

Rick guided us around some of the hidden jewels in Kyoto for 2 full days. He was very flexible as I only gave him our wish list the night before but he planned both days so we would have enough time to see everything on the list. With his expert knowledge of the train, subway and bus systems - we were able to visit four destinations each day with enough time for a delightful lunch in quaint local restaurants. He was knowledgeable about our destinations and shared the history and importance of each one along the way. Rick was so very kind, polite and knowledgeable and made both days most enjoyable. Thank you Rick for being a great guide and helping us learn so much about Kyoto.

Rick I.

(56 reviews)

Dear Cathy, Thank you very much for the nice review! I'm glad that you enjoyed the tour. I also enjoyed Sake tasting, Netsuke museum, etc. with all of you who are so nice and friendly. I hope all the places we visited will be your unforgettable memories in Kyoto and you will be back to this city sometime in future. Best regards, Rick

Katie H.

5 / 5

Oct 23, 2023

Full Day Kyoto highlight Tour

Kyoto

8 hours

Oct 23, 2023

“Full Day in Kyoto”

We had a wonderful day in Kyoto with Rick. We visited some beautiful places including the Golden Pavillion and Nijo Castle and Rick had many interesting stories to tell. He was very knowledgable, friendly, polite and we would recommend him to everyone. Thank you again for such a lovely day! Katie and Andrew.

Rick I.

(56 reviews)

Dear Katie and Andrew, Thank you very much for writing a nice review! I'm so glad that you enjoyed the tour. I also had a nice time of talking with you both. I hope Kyoto will be your nice memory and you will come back to this nice city sometime in future. Best regards, Rick