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Kyoto Private Tour - Tram in front of Koryuji Temple
Tram in front of Koryuji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Film tour led by the local NPO
Film tour led by the local NPO
Kyoto Private Tour - Still photos at the sta.
Still photos at the sta.
Kyoto Private Tour - Light poles on the shopping street
Light poles on the shopping street
Kyoto Private Tour - Statue of Daimajin wearing mask during the pandemi
Statue of Daimajin wearing mask during the pandemi
Kyoto Private Tour - Monument of the Grand Prix
Monument of the Grand Prix
Kyoto Private Tour - Entrance leading to the Villa
Entrance leading to the Villa
Kyoto Private Tour - Garden in the Villa
Garden in the Villa
Kyoto Private Tour - Matcha and dried sweets
Matcha and dried sweets
Kyoto Private Tour - Togetukyo Bridge from nearby a cafe
Togetukyo Bridge from nearby a cafe
Kyoto Private Tour - Illumination at Arashiyama sta.
Illumination at Arashiyama sta.

Film Tour with Matcha in Cine City, Kyoto

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Yosshi S.

Joined 2024

Yosshi S.
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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!

12:30 PM

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

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

>guide fee, hotel pick up in Kyoto City center

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What‘s not included

>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.

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>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


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Kyoto Tour Guide - Yosshi S.

Joined 2024

Yosshi S.
5.00 / 5
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About Tour Guide Yosshi S.

Thank you for visiting my page.

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.



Reviews

Kyoto visit to Imperial Palace gardens and tour of Palace State Guest House, with a special tour of the guest house. Also, Philosopher’s Walk, national Treasure Silver Palace, and Kyoto Aqueduct.

We had a very high quality time with Yosshi S for our visit in Kyoto. He was well prepared from both experience and study, and gave us rich background into each site to result in a strong connection with Kyoto’s history, its rich spiritual traditions and its very special people living and working in Kyoto. We are grateful for this day and would recommend Yosshi S. with our highest regard.

John M.

Yosshi S.

Dear John, thank you for your review. We had the experience of seeing how to treat guests at the state guesthouse and having a lunch of Kyoto pickled sushi at a shopping street where ordinary people shop. The Philosopher's Path is a course where I often walked with friends during my student years. Walking with John on the tour, I got back the feeling of being a student. Unfortunately, I could not become a philosopher, but I learned the philosophy of "going my way" and became a guide. Thank you very much. Yosshi

Mixed scenery with towns, temples, and National Museum of Nara

Yosshi S provided us with a joyful life adventure for our day with him in Nara. He was helpful in finding our ways to Nara’s treasures, gardens, temple grounds, and shrines as well as an English audio-guided tour of the National Museum of Nara, containing unique treasures on special exhibition for the period of our visit. We would recommend others for Yosshi’s informative, well-researched, and personalized tours, aimed to give us a full appreciation of a place, its people, and what is special about both.

John M.

Yosshi S.

Dear John, Thank you for your valuable review. The day of our planned tour was the opening day of the National Treasures Exhibition at the Nara National Museum, so I decided to take you to the museum and let you fully appreciate the national treasure Buddha statues. The city of Nara has a long history of more than 1,300 years since Heijo-kyo. The citizens of Nara enjoy this long history through the deer relaxing in Nara Park, crawling through the pillar hole of the Great Buddha Hall, and the Karakuri Toy Museum. Those are appealing and attract both domestic and international tourists. I am happy to have conveyed this to you through this tour. Thank you. Yosshi

Highlights of Osaka

We had a great experience touring Osaka with Yosshi. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and really brought the city's highlights to life. From Umeda Sky to vibrant neighborhoods of Osaka castle, he made sure we saw the best of Osaka in a fun and efficient way. He also the bought entrance tickets in advance for us, so that saced a lot of time! Highly recommend his tour if you want to get a solid overview of the city with a local expert!

Thomas F.

Yosshi S.

Dear Thomas Your heartfelt review reminded me of the fun tour we had. When you messaged me, you tried to visit three observation decks, three shopping streets, and a temple in Osaka in one day, I was a little worried because of the time constraints and physical fatigue. However, you young and energetic tourists managed it with ease. I had a delightful tour, fueled by the fun conversations with you on the tour and the eel bowl we had for lunch. Thank you very much. I hope to see you again. Regards Yosshi

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