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Free Time in Kyoto for 5 Hours, focus on Japanese Gardens

Special Location

Merchant Garden

Moon Reflected

Tacchu Garden

Pond & Waterfall

Free Time in Kyoto for 5 Hours, focus on Japanese Gardens

Highlights

Joined 2017

Eric T.

4.90 / 5

(59 reviews)

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Kyoto

English, Japanese

5 hours

Private tour (only you and Eric T.)

Up to 5 people

Let's enjoy Japanese Gardens of famous temples, small temples, called Tacchu,

and big Merchant

They are located in Nanzenji Area, Philosopher Path and Silver temple.area.

They were built from 700 years ago to 100 years ago.

Please appreciate Japanese Gardens and feel Japanese Culture

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

at your hotel in Kyoto city or at Kyoto city Station

Gardens of Nannzennji Area

Garden by Big Merchant

Gardens at Nannzennji Temple area

Gardens of Tacchu Temple

Garden with Special location

Gardens near Philosopher Path

Garden of Ruler

Garden, reflected by Moon lijgt.

Ending Point

at your hotel in Kyoto city or final destination in Kyoto city

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

Guide Fee

Pick-up fee from your hotel

What‘s not included

Transportation charge including guide for Public Transportation and Taxi : abt. JYen1000-1500 per person

We wish to use taxi for some ares for saving time

Entrance fee for Gardens

Lunch (Jyen1000-1500

Coffee Brake (Jyen500)

Tour Important Information

This is a walking tour then please put on suitable shoes.

In order to save time we wish to use public transportation and use a taxi in some areas

If you cannot walk long distance, please advise in advance. I would like to set up a plan for you.

Important message from the supplier

See the calendar for availability

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

Eric T.

4.90 / 5

(59 reviews)

Identity Verified

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About Tour Guide Eric T.

Hallow ! This is Eric.

I was born in Kyoto, and I have been living in Kyoto.

I am sure that Kyoto is one of the best city for sightseeing and living.

I wish if I can introduce some nice places for you by walking around city streets.

Also, in suburbs, there are a lot of nice sightseeing places such as Bamboo forest, Monkey park, Fushimi shrine, Zen practice temples and so on.

Let's enjoy Kyoto town and Kyoto food.with me.

Reviews

Chinh V.

5 / 5

Jun 27, 2026

Kyoto Experience & Town walking

Jun 27, 2026

Kyoto

5 hours

“Amazing tour guide!”

Eric-san was absolutely fantastic. He’s very informative, accommodating and personable. He showed us so much of Kyoto in short period. He shared local eatery, temples, shrines, and history. Would recommend! 5/5

Eric T.

Mr. Chinh V Thank you very much for your comments for my tour. I am very happy to have had a tour with you. I wish if you visit Kyoto and guide you, again. Regards Eric Tanaka

Taina B.

5 / 5

Apr 25, 2026

Ms. Taina B Tour on June 25

Apr 25, 2026

Kyoto

8 hours

Customized

“Full Day with Eric was very educational and fun!”

Our family absolutely loved Eric. He is extremely knowledgeable. Tells great stories of growing up in Kyoto and was super patient with us. My family will always want to have Eric as our guide every time we visit!

Eric T.

Thank you for your mail I am available on June 25 and am possible to guide you for full day Please advise as follow “How Many hours “How many members you are “Would you charter a car or move by public transportation and use taxi at some spots “ Where you would like to visit “ How about food allergy Please advise Eric Tanaka

David L.

5 / 5

Mar 16, 2026

Hilights in Kyoto & Nara

Mar 16, 2026

Kyoto

9 hours 30 mins

“Great time visiting Kyoto and Nara with Eric-san”

I had a great time with Eric-san who showed me around town in Kyoto and Nara. He is a wise and excellent tour guide, who knows a great deal about the history and culture in the area. I am certain any visitors to the beautiful cities of Kyoto and Nara will enjoy their experience with Eric-san. He will sometimes tell you jokes and hilarious stories involving everyday life in the city. Regards David

Eric T.

Mr David ! Thank you very much for your comments and I am very happy to hear from you that you enjoyed tour in Kyoto and Nara That is my pleasure If I wish if I can guide you again in kyoto or at other spot Have a good day and a good teaching in S’por Eric Tanaka