Film Tour with Matcha in Cine City, Kyoto
Joined 2024
Aesthetic Sense and Matcha at a garden villa designed by a SAMURAI star.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the Uzumasa/Arashiyama area had about 10 film studios (2 and a theme park still alive), and outdoor filming took place on temple grounds and riverbanks. A star (Ohkouchi Denjirou) built a garden villa to represent the aesthetic sense that he had.
This tour takes you on the tram that runs through the center of the area, tracing the history of film production in the glory days.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or any convenient place in Kyoto City center.
- Somewhere sta. of the Arashiyama Line of Keifuku Electric Railroad (Randen for short) is convenient. It has a Y-shaped network with 22 sta. on the 11km long.
Taisyogun Area (Kitano-Hakubaicyo starting sta.)
>Jizoin Temple/ “Samurai’ s Soul” (premiered in 2018) was inspired by a rare type of camellia in this temple (at its best in Spring).
Uzumasa Area (Katabirano-tsuji sta.)
>Community development that people live with films/streetlamps designed with cameras, the monument to the Grand Prix at the 12th Venice International Film Festival ("Rashomon" premiered in 1950).
Arashiyama Area (Arashiyama terminal sta)
>Ohkouchi Garden Villa/opening hours (9:00 am-4:30 pm/5:00 pm close),
#Scenic Zone under City Planning Law/Mt.Arashiyama, Mt.Ogura, Katuragawa River, Togetsukyo Bridge, the bamboo forest, etc
>Arashiyama sta./ illumination at dusk with 600 poles decorated with Kyoto Yuzen-dyed fabric.
Ending Point
At your hotel or any convenient place in Kyoto City center
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 in Kyoto City center
>Transportation fee (you and guide)/Randen (1-day ticket:700JPY(adult))
>Admission fee (you and guide)/Ohkouchi Garden Villa (1000JPY including Matcha(adult))
>short break/lunch/dinner
Tour Important Information
>Please wear comfortable shoes on foot and by tram.
>Please be aware that during the cherry blossom viewing season, transportation and tourist facilities will be crowded, which may take longer than expected, and some of the facilities on the itinerary may not be accessible
>This tour is not covered by insurance.
>The above extra fees are often asked with CASH on the spots, so please bring some JPY.
Important message from the supplier
>I can work only during the day, from about 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
> If you want a customized tour, please message me in advance. I will confirm facility availability in the itinerary dates: opening dates/hours, need a reservation or not.
>Please note that my tours are leisurely, on foot and by public transport
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 2024
About Tour Guide Yosshi S.
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I will guide you to the ancient capital cities with 1000 years of urban development and 100 years of filming and screening history.
I grew up in Osaka, studied in Kyoto, and worked for 20 years as an urban planning expert for the national and local governments. During this time, I surveyed many community development sites throughout Japan. I welcomed business leaders to encourage investment in the cities.
After quitting my career, I became a film-loving professional engineer. I visited unique cities in foreign countries to see urban planning and locations that appeared in picturesque film scenes and posted photos on social media (90 cities in 30 countries up to now). The more I saw foreign cities, the more I loved my hometown. I wanted to know about the travel industry and got a national license as a Guide-Interpreter and Travel Service Manager. I have started guiding based in the old capital cities.
The entire area of old Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara has been a Metropolitan area centered on the Imperial Palace, and the actual location of the Palace has changed 15 times since the 7th century. This area has many historical spots and hidden attractions in different times and places: the townscape, temples, shrines, landscaped gardens, and historical drama locations (SAMURAI drama).
I will create your favorite tour using my list, and guide you leisurely. I look forward to hearing from you.
$207/ per group
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