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Half Day Kyoto highlights tour plus optional Maiko dinner

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Rick I.

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Rick I.
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By joining this tour, you can enjoy main 3 sightseeing spots of Kyoto in around 5 hours. After that you have an option to join Maiko dinner which you can enjoy Japanese cuisine and Maiko (apprentice Geisha) traditional performance in around 2 hours. This tour does not include the time for lunch.

Itinerary

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

01:00 PM

Meeting Point

At the lobby of your hotel in central Kyoto

Please select one of the courses below. (The touring spots may be changed based on the communication with customer.)

< Golden course > - Golden pavilion - Nijo castle - Nishiki market - (Option) Maiko dinner

< East course> -Silver pavilion - Philosopher's path - Nanzennji temple - (Option) Maiko dinner

< West course > - Bamboo groove - Tenryuji temple - Ryoanji temple - (Option) Maiko dinner

< South course > - Fushimi Inari shrine - Kenninji temple - Gion walk - (Option) Maiko dinner

Ending Point

Tour only: At any place upon request, Tour & Maiko dinner: At the restaurant (Yasaka-dori Enraku)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up in central Kyoto area

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What‘s not included

Maiko dinner, transportation fee(apx. 1,000JPY by subway or train and 2,000JPY by taxi), entrance fee(apx. 1,400 or less)

Tour Important Information

(Option) Maiko dinner

The Maiko dinner is for a group of three persons or more and the price is 52,500JPY per person (62,500JPY per person in high season; Sep.15 to Nov.30, Mar.15 to Apr.20) or less depending on the number of people of the group. (the price is as of Aug. 2024) If you want to join it, please send me a message about it at the timing of tour booking. The dinner booking procedure will be advised by Rick. If you take the afternoon tour, Rick will take you to the restaurant of Miko dinner just after the tour. The location is Yasaka-dori Enraku. The booking is recommended to be done at least five days before the date and dinner cancel policy will be applied after the booking. The detail will be informed upon request.

This tour is not available on all days in August.

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Rick I.

Joined 2017

Rick I.
4.87 / 5
(62 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Rick I.

My nick name is Rick and Japanese name is Ryoichi. I was born and grew up in Kyoto. Kyoto has so many sightseeing spots based on its 1000 year history. I will propose you the "must see" spots from local eyes not only temples & shrines but also alternative side of Kyoto. As Kyoto certified English guide, I will guide you with high hospitality for your satisfactory stay in Kyoto.

1. For the first visitors

I will prepare the tour with selection out of the spots as Nijo-castle, Imperial Palace, Nishiki-market, Gion amusement quarter, Arashiyama area and some temples and shrines of World Cultural Heritage Sites based on your request and taste.

2. For the visitors who want to see more spots than regular tours

I will prepare some unique tours like visiting Fushimi area for Sake brewery and riding classical boat, visiting some traditional handicrafts ateliers, enjoying traditional performing art, etc.

Please make any inquiry for your preferred type of Kyoto guiding without hesitation. I would be happy to propose you with the type of tour that makes your visit in Kyoto unforgettable one.

Credentials:

National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (EN01767)

Kyoto City Licensed English Guide (EN00004)

2nd Grade of the licensing examination on knowledge of Kyoto history & culture

Reviews

Great Guide

Rick did an awesome job showing us around Kyoto, we loved it.

Marian T.

Dear Marian, Thank you very much for the nice review! I'm glad that you enjoyed the tour. We had nice conversation during the tour and it is my nice memory with you. I hope Kyoto will be one of your best memories in Japan and you will come back sometime in future. Best regards, Rick

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Bernhard B.

5 / 5
Oct 15, 2024

Full Day Kyoto highlight Tour

Kyoto
7 hours 30 min

3 days Kyoto October 14- October 16

Rick was our guide for 3 days. We greatly appreciated his knowledge and explanations about historical contexts and his pleasant collaboration. Thank you Best regards Bernhard

Bernhard B.

Dear Bernard, Thank you very much for the nice review! I'm so glad the you enjoyed the tour. I also enjoy talking with all of you throughout the three days. Especially on the last day, we enjoyed Gyoza and it is my nice memory with all of you. Best regards, Rick

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Karen C.

5 / 5
Jul 25, 2024

Full Day Kyoto highlight Tour

Kyoto
8 hours

Couldn't have seen and learned so much without him

On a very hot and humid day, Rick guided us through trains and trams, enabling us to visit multiple locations effortlessly. He took photos for us and was excited to discuss the significance of the historical sites we visited. Rick suggested an excellent restaurant with a beautiful view, and we had an unforgettable meal of Unagi Don. Later, he helped us plan the rest of our day with the oppressive heat in mind and walked us to our destination. I can honestly say visiting Kyoto with Rick was one of the highlights of our trip, and we couldn't have seen and learned so much without him.

Karen C.

Dear Karen and families, Thank you very much for the nice review! I'm so glad that you enjoyed the tour with using the public transportation. I believe you felt and touched the real Kyoto city and I hope it will be one of your nicest memories in Japan. Best regards, Rick

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