Half day customized tour in Kyoto
Joined 2019
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.
Itinerary
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
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
Guide fee, Hotel pick up area in Kyoto city
Any transportation fee, Any admission fee, Lunch, drink.
Please purchase travel insurance in advance.
Tour Important Information
Stores may not be open before 11:00 a.m., so please consult with us in advance if you plan to shop.
Important message from the supplier
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!
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 2019
About Tour Guide Koki N.
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!
Reviews
Andrew P.
“Kyoto with Koki”
Kyoto with Koki was a rewarding experience. He explained what we were going to see and how we were going to get there.Buses ,train and subway.He took us to many temples ,shrines and japanese gardens and gave us a brief knowledge of what we we had come to see with little extras along the way.we had lunch a traditional japanese restaurant and he explained what we were eating which made the experience more enjoyable. If you book Koki as your guide you will not be disappointed,he can tailor it to your needs. We wish to thank him again for a memorable day in kyoto we will never forget.
Koki N.
Hi Andrew Thank you very much for taking part in my tour today. I am very grateful for your kind words of praise. Today's tour was a bit rushed, but I hope I was able to show you some of Kyoto's wonderful places. Kyoto is a place where you can enjoy different aspects of spring, summer, autumn and winter. I hope you will have the opportunity to visit us in the cherry blossom season. Looking forward to seeing you again in the near future. Thanks & Regards Koki
Yunshu L.
“Expert local knowledge and thoughtful planning”
Mr Koki did an outstanding job planning out one-day tour at Kyoto with key sights per my request, not only the sequence of location, but also the time spent at each site and the efficient logistics traveling from one site to another. We were very impressed with his in-depth knowledge and story-telling about the historical and cultural background of those famous sites at Kyoto as well as the local traditions. He also introduced us to the delicious local food and drinks. It was definitely the highlight of our Japan trip.
Koki N.
Hi Yunshu Thank you very much for your very excellent feedback and evaluation. It was a day trip from Tokyo, so the itinerary was a bit hectic, I was able to show you the points you wanted to see without any problems. I was very surprised at you and Cary deep knowledge of history. I hope you will continue to deepen you and his love of history. I'm look forward to seeing you again in Kyoto or somewhere else in Japan in the near future. Next time. Please stay in Kyoto for a few days and enjoy in all seasons. Thank you very much. Koki
$213/ per group
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