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Kyoto Private Tour - Sannenzaka Slope at night
Sannenzaka Slope at night
Kyoto Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto Private Tour - It has a nice nickname 'Rainbow Mos Temple'
It has a nice nickname 'Rainbow Mos Temple'
Kyoto Private Tour - Tofuku-ji Temple
Tofuku-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Sannenzaka Slope
Sannenzaka Slope
Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizudera Temple
Kiyomizudera Temple

Half-day eastern Kyoto must-sees and a hidden gem

Highlights
Kyoto Tour Guide - Shuji O.

Joined 2023

Shuji O.
4.93 / 5
(43 reviews)
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Kyoto
English
5 hours
Private tour (only you and Shuji O.)
Up to 8 people

There are so many beautiful places for visitors in Kyoto. If you don't have enough time or don't want to be bothered with a lot of research, I will show you how to travel more comfortably by taking the non-standard route. This is an example of a half-day trip to Kyoto in the fall. You can easily visit hidden gems and must-see places when you book my tour.

Itinerary

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

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

01:00 PM

Meeting Point

at your hotel lobby in Kyoto

01:30 PM

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Popular for the countless vermilion Torii Gates

We will use routes which locals do to avoid busy areas and traffic jams.

02:30 PM

A hidden gem. Highly recommended.

It has a nice nickname 'Rainbow Moss Temple.'

Very nice architecture. You can sit quietly and enjoy the beautiful garden.

You can enjoy tea (only in autumn).

03:10 PM

Tofukuji Temple

It’s a must-see place in the fall. Famous for its stunning fall foliage and beautiful gardens. Zen Buddhist temple with ancient history.

04:00 PM

Kiyomizu Temple to Higashiyama Hills (If you have been there, you can change it to another place)

Stunning views and atmospheric hills

04:40 PM

Gion district

You may see some Geisha in the evening

06:00 PM

Ending Point

Your hotel or where you never get lost

Ending Point

At your hotel

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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.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and the guide) for a train (about 500 yen/per person) or a taxi (about 1,500 yen/per vehicle)

lunch

admission fees (about 3,000 yen/per person, no guide needed)

Tour Important Information

We will walk on the paved road. But we go up and down stairs. So, please put on easy walking shoes. Please take water with you. Please walk with your speed. There are so many photo spots.


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 Guide - Shuji O.

Joined 2023

Shuji O.
4.93 / 5
(43 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Shuji O.

Hi, I am Shuji, a licensed tour guide living near Kansai International Airport.

I taught world history in high schools for four decades. So, I can explain Japanese culture or history in an easier way tailored to you who have different cultural and historical backgrounds.

I also practiced Kendo, Japanese fencing, for more than four decades, and now I enjoy growing vegetables and going fishing. Therefore, I can also share some Japanese culture and its nature.

I have traveled to more than 25 countries and all over Japan. I’m also passionate about photography and know many photogenic places in Japan.

If you prefer to go off the beaten track, I can take you to hidden gems, including some cozy restaurants. Of course, I also know how to enjoy the crowded, most popular tourist sites. I am here to make your trip stress-free. See you soon!


Reviews

We had a wonderful day!! Highly recommended!

My husband and I highly recommend this tour. We started early - ahead of both the heat and the crowds - and wandered through the most beautiful parts of Eaatern Kyoto. Shujio was an excellent guide - we really enjoyed his company and his deep knowledge of the area. We saw hidden spots, quiet gardens and ate delicious food in local restaurants for breakfast and lunch. We highly recommend this day and enjoyed Sujio’s company immensely.

Megan M.

Shuji O.

Thank you very much for the great review. You got ready really well for this tour. We started very early in the morning so that we could enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Higashiyama district. This area is usually very crowded during the day. But today it was as if we were in a different world. We talked about our jobs and even our grandchildren. Thank you for the happy time.

Wakayama Tour - Castle and Meet the Cat Stationmasters

We had an amazing time on our Wakayama tour with Shuji! We told him what we wanted to see, and our dietary needs, and Shuji came up with the perfect itinerary for our day including a stop for lunch where we enjoyed excellent food suited to our requests. He is very kind and knowledgeable of the places we visited. He went above and beyond to make good use of our time and to make us as comfortable as possible, considering the very hot weather we experienced. What really brought us to Wakayama was to see the cat stationmasters and ride the Tama trains of the Wakayama Electric Railway’s Kishigawa Line. We had a wonderful time visiting, seeing the cats, and riding the different themed trains. Thank you Shuji for an unforgettable experience, and for the great photos we have to remember that very special day!

Jolie K.

Shuji O.

Thank you so much for your amazing review! I usually like dogs, but I had fun at the cat stationmaster Tama's amazing stations and railways. It was an unforgettable experience for me too. I felt as if I were in a fairy tale. Thank you very much for such a wonderful tour!

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$273/ per group

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