This is a customized half-day tour that pinpoints the highlights of Kyoto.
I will carefully select your favorite spots such as Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu Temple, Sanjyusangendo Temple, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Temple, Ginkakuji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nishiki Market, Gion, etc. and make a travel plan for you.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kyoto station or your hotel lobby
JR Kyoto station
Meeting point
Fushimi Inari
torii corridor connecting 1,000 and Fox messenger
Kiyomizudera Temple
Gojozaka and Chawanzaka, then down to the stage of Kiyomizu, Sannenzaka, and Nichinenzaka.
Nishiki Market
Kyoto's Kitchen Enjoy Obanzai, Tempura, Sushi, Pickles, Seafood, Takoyaki, Sake, Fruit Juice and more.
Shijo Kawarawachi or Kyoto station
Ending point
Ending Point
Shijo Kawraramachi or Kyoto station or your hotel lobby
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee, Hotel pick up area in Kyoto city
Any transportation fee, Any admission fee, Lunch, drink.
Please purchase travel insurance in advance.
Stores may not be open before 11:00 a.m., so please consult with us in advance if you plan to shop.
Hi. I'm a member of The Japanese ancient castle study group of Tokai in Nagoya.
I'm traveling a lot in Japanese castle, garden, temple, shrine and nice feeling spot so far.
If you do not see the tour you are looking for or want to add or subtract something, let me know what you want to do and where you go soon!
Very welcome in always!
Hello!
My name is Koki.
I'm English speakinig tour guide living in Gifu city.
I already visited more than 60 nations so far.
I can speak some Manderin & Cantonese too.
Let's enjoy real Japanese culture & history with me.
I would enjoy with you real Samurai history, Kimono culture, local traditional festival, temple,shrine,Japanese tea ceremony, food and Sake.
If you would like to more understand Japanese castle,
I can attend you and teach you about how appreciation point of Japanese castle and garden with beautiful meal and sweets.
Let's travel with me!
Lynn C.
“Amazing trip to Kyoto thanks to Koki”
Koki was fantastic. Super accommodating, knowledgeable, flexible and fun. He had wonderful restaurant recommendations, was patient when I wanted to shop and we got to see everything we wanted to see. We could not recommend him enough 10/10. The driver was extra grea,t because we didnt have to rely on public transportation. That was extra but so worth it.
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Koki N.
Hi Lynn, I am honored to receive your very kind feedback. We were able to tour around Kyoto efficiently by taxi in a 3 days. On the first day, Kiyomizu-dera temple was a little busy because there were so many people, but on the second day, Ryoanji temple, Golden Pavillion(Kinkakuji), Nijo-jo castle and Nishiki market on the third day, we were able to enjoy them slowly. We were also able to enjoy karaoke in the short time we had in Kyoto. Kyoto is a wonderful city where you can enjoy spring, summer, fall, and winter. Please come again. Next time, if you would like to go somewhere other than Kyoto, please let me know. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Koki
Joshua S.
“Amazing Experience!”
I had a great day with Koki. Learning to Ayu fish was a blast. He also took us to see traditional cormorant fishing at night. We even got a better view than some of the people who paid to be out in boats! He made everything go smoothly throughout the whole day. Highly reccomend. This was the highlight of my trip so far.
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Koki N.
Hi Joshua, Thank you very much wonderful comment. How did you enjoy the taste of ayu fish from Nagara River? I hope you will stay in Gifu for a week or so next time and enjoy ayu tomozuri fishing. It was a beautiful day and we were able to enjoy the cormorant fishing from the shore. We look forward to seeing you again. Koki
Anna S.
“Great experience in Takayama”
We had a great experience with Koki, learning and experiencing Japanese culture. Koki arranged a few activities for us including Tea Ceremony where we could try to do it ourselves. We appreciate his flexibility in dealing with us
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Koki N.
Thank you for your wonderful comments. Yesterday was a very hot day, but we were able to enjoy the tea ceremony smoothly. I also enjoyed it very much. Please come again ! Koki
$228/ per group
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