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Golden (Kinkakuji) Temple, Kiyomizudera & Nijyojo Castle + 3 temples of stunning statues

Kiyomizudera Temple

Ryozen Kannon

Sanjyusangen-do Temple

Golden (Kinkakuji) Temple, Kiyomizudera & Nijyojo Castle + 3 temples of stunning statues

Highlights

Joined 2026

Haru Y.

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Kyoto

English, Japanese (Native)

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Haru Y.)

Up to 15 people

Kyoto is said to be the 1,000 years' capital of this counrty.

There are many scenic places and historic interests.

There are lots of sites to see.

Also, there are many temples with stunning statues in Kyoto.

This tour is to go to 3 temples with stunning statues together with 3 popular sites in Kyoto.

Itinerary

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

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

JR Kyoto Station (Kyoto Tourist Information Center, Kyo Navi) or

- JR Kyoto Station is very big and Kyoto Tourist Information Center is good place to meet. This is within 3 minutes' walk from Central Gate of Shinkansen Kyoto Station and within 1 minute of West Gate (2nd floor) of local lines.

08:40 AM

Go to Golden (Kinkakuji) Temple by bus

09:30 AM

Golden (Kinkakuji) Temple (Admission : JY500/adult)

This temple was built by the powerful shogun to receive guests about 650 years ago. Gold is the symbol of power and wealth.

He must have shown his power and wealth to his guests.

The glittering building floating on the pond is really splendid.

10:20 AM

Go to Nijyojo Castle by bus

11:00 PM

Nijyojo Castle (Admission : JY1,300/adult for Ninomarugoten Palace)

This castle was built about 400 years ago and remains intact, although many castles burned down in the fire. This castle was the residence of Shogun, while he stays in Kyoto. The highlight of this castle is Ninomarugoten Palace (gorgeous guesthouse) containing beautiful paintings, excellent openwork carvings and stunning ornaments etc. and beautiful Japanese garden called Ninomaru Teien.

11:50 AM

Go to Ryozen Kannon by metro & bus

12:20 AM

Ryozen Kannon (Admission : JY300/adult)

In the WWII, about 2 million soldiers died. This big statue of Buddha (About 24　meters (60ft) high) was built in the year 1955 to console these casualties.

12:50 PM

Quick lunch

Restaurants in other places are good. ((Approx. JY 1500 to 2,000/adult)

01:10 PM

Go to Kiyomizudera Temple by walk

01:30 PM

Kiyomizudera Temple (Admission : JY500/adult)

This temple was originally built about 1,300 years ago and unfortunaltely burned down many times. Today' temple was built about 400 years ago

This temple is located along the slope of the mountain. The highlight of this temple is the big stage commanding a splended view of Kyoto City.

We are impressed by this panoramic view.

02:20 AM

Go to Sanjyusangen-do Temple by bus

02:40 AM

Sanjyusangen-do Temple (Admission : JY600)

This temple was founded about 850 years ago by some retired emperor.

He was deeply devoted to Buddhism and built this temple to pray for the hapinnes of people and safety of the country. The main hall houses 1,000 buddhism statues and this view is great.

03:20 AM

Go to Toji Temple by bus

03:40 PM

Toji Temple (Admission: JY 800/adult for main hall and lecture hall)

This temple is the headquater of esoteric buddhism. The highlight of this temple is many cultually important statues of buddha. We are overwhelmed by this splended view. Another highlight is the tallest five-storied stupa in Japan.

Especially, the overall view of this stupa beyond the pond is wonderful.

04:10 PM

Go back to JR Kyoto station by walk or Kintetsu railway.

Ending Point

JR Kyoto Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Public transportaiton fee for guide

Lunch for guide

Other costs related to guide

What‘s not included

Public transportation fee for guests (Approx. JY 1,500/Adult)

Entrance fee for guests ( Approx. JY4,000/Adult)

Lunch for guests (JY 1,500 to 2,000/adult)

Taxi fare

Other costs related to guests

Tour Important Information

・This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable

dress & shoes.

・Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other

dietary restrictions.

Important message from the supplier

I am a freelance guide interpreter and available everyday, if the day is not booked.

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 2026

Haru Y.

Identity Verified

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About Tour Guide Haru Y.

Hello, I am Haruhiko.

I was born in the year 1957 in Hyogo and was brought up there before entering the university.

I graduated from university in Osaka. After graduating the university, I worked as international sales people for about 45 years.

My job was to go to foreign countries and sell our products to foreign customers.

I went to about 20 countiries about 200 times.

Throught these business trips, I talked much with lots of foreign people not only about business matters but also private and other matters. I have found it will make my experiences wider and make my knolwdge deeperto talk with people with different culture, hisotry and backgound.

My hobby is to go to Buddhism temples, Shinto Shrines & Castles and to learn about culture & history of this country. I began to think that how it is interesting to introduce them to foreign people.

I got the License of Guide Interpreter (English) and began to guide in the year 2022.

My favorite area of guide is Kansai area such as Kyoto, Nara Osaka & Hyogo.

I have guided these areas about 500 times.

If you have a chance to come to Kansai Area, why doon't you join my area !!

I am looking forward to seeing you.

Thank you.