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Kyoto Private Tour - Bamboo Forest
Bamboo Forest
Kyoto Private Tour - Kameyama Park
Kameyama Park
Kyoto Private Tour - Tenryuji Temple
Tenryuji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Otagi Nenbutsuji
Otagi Nenbutsuji
Kyoto Private Tour - Toriimoto
Toriimoto
Kyoto Private Tour - Otagi Nenbutsuji in fall
Otagi Nenbutsuji in fall
Kyoto Private Tour - Another Bamboo Grove in Adashino
Another Bamboo Grove in Adashino
Kyoto Private Tour - Near the Togetsukyo Bridge
Near the Togetsukyo Bridge
Kyoto Private Tour - Autumn leaves in Jojakkoji Temple
Autumn leaves in Jojakkoji Temple

Half day western Kyoto, two bamboo forests

Off the Beaten Path
Kyoto Tour Guide - Shuji O.

Joined 2023

Shuji O.
4.93 / 5
(43 reviews)
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4 hours
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Private tour (only you and Shuji O.)
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Up to 7 people

This tour is to enjoy the less busy area near the popular spot. We walk along the beautiful downhill course in Toriimoto, which is listed as a Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings. You will see another bamboo forest. We finish in the busy and popular Arashiyama area.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your Kyoto hotel Suiran

- At the lobby of the Suiran

09:20 AM

Otagi Nenbutsuji

It's a unique, quiet, lovely, atmospheric place.

09:40 AM

Toriimoto

The beautiful downhill course in Toriimoto is listed as a Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings.

10:00 AM

Adashino Nenbutsuji

You will see another bamboo forest, which differs from the famous one. This place was a graveyard long ago.

10:20 AM

Toriimoto

Downhill course again

10:50 AM

Jojakkoji Temple

It has a large breathtaking garden, which is very beautiful, especially in the fall.


Or you can change it to other places like the Okochi Sanso Villa, Giouji Temple, etc.

11:30 AM

Bamboo Forest

Very popular among tourists

11:50 AM

Tenryuji Temple

A World Heritage site. It has a beautiful garden with beautiful Arashiyama and Kameyama mountains in the backdrop.

We will enter the north gate from the Bamboo Forest.

12:20 PM

Togetsukyo Bridge

The central place of this scenic area.

We will walk along a busy street and enjoy some food.

Or, please have lunch after we say goodbye. I will recommend some restaurants to you.

Ending Point

at the train station or at your favorite restaurant

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee

insurances

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What‘s not included

Transportation fee (you and the guide);

taxis(Approx. 7000 yen per taxi, round trip)

or train(480 yen per person) and taxi(Approx. 1500 yen per taxi)

Lunch

Admission fee: about 2000 yen per person; no guide is required

Tour Important Information

This ending point is very busy in the cherry blossom and fall foliage seasons.

Cancellation Policy

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Shuji O.

Joined 2023

Shuji O.
4.93 / 5
(43 reviews)
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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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