Half day special customized tour in Kyoto
Joined 2014
This is a half-day tour for the people who would like to visit Kyoto in a limited time. Please pick one or two sightseeing places from the following list and I will take you there at a reasonable price.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Kyoto
Nijo Castle
Arashiyama Area (For example Tenryu-ji Temple, Okochi Sanso, Ninomiya Shrine etc.)
Kinkakuji Temple
Kiyomizudera Temple
Toji Temple
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Sanjuisangendo Temple
Miidera Temple (in Otsu, Shiga prefecture)
Ending Point
At your hotel in Kyoto
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 area
Transportation fee (you and your guide), lunch and/or dinner, entrance fee
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
I can guide in Kyoto,Nara Osaka and Shiga.
I live in Kyoto city so my transportation fee is needed if I guide in Nara Osaka and Shiga.
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 2014
About Tour Guide Toshiyo O.
I was born and raised in Kyoto.Kyoto has a lot of things to see and experience. Kyoto is an ancient city with a lot of world heritage.
I am happy to show you both traditonal aspects of Japan and modern things.
I use public transportation and I am good at walking.
Also I am very flexible.
Reviews
Arianna B.
“Amazing Tour of Kyoto!”
As a first-timer to Kyoto, I really wanted to book a tour to learn and see the landmarks. Toshiyo was absolutely fantastic! She had so much knowledge about the history of each shrine, temple, area, etc. and made sure to explain each one. I highly recommend this tour to anyone! Toshiyo’s English was great as well. She was so flexible in what we wanted to accomplish for the day and had so many suggestions when we had time to tour more sights. She also took some great photos of my mom and I to document our trip!
Toshiyo O.
Thank you for having me as your guide. I am very happy you enjoyed my home town, Kyoto and I could help you understand your grandmother’s country. I wish you will accomplish happy successful future for you. Thank you. Toshiyo
Cristopher Z.
“Kyoto Special”
Hi Toshiyo, Thank you so much for helping us during our tour in Kyoto. We're very grateful for the patience and for being accommodating on our request. The tour was once in a lifetime experience for all of us. Cristopher Z.
Toshiyo O.
Thank you for having me as your guide. I am very happy you enjoyed my home town, Kyoto. It was the best time to see cherry blossoms and see the traditional sights. Please come back again. Toshiyo
Brooke C.
“Very knowledgeable and very accommodating!”
We had such a wonderful day with Toshi! We had requested to start a bit earlier than her listed time when booking, which she agreed to. My daughter and I only had 1 day in Kyoto so I wanted to see and learn as much as possible without trying to navigate ourselves. The city is beautiful, and even on a rainy, cold day we saw so many places thanks to Toshi! She was understanding and patient when my 8 year old needed some more breaks than expected. She recommended a delicious lunch spot, lead us through some great side streets and old markets en route to subways and between destinations. There is so much symbolism in all shrines, temples, and castle we visited I was grateful to have her explain the many things I definitely would have overlooked! Overall I was so pleased with the tour and my decision to leave Kyoto planning to an expert!
Toshiyo O.
Thank you very much for having me as your guide on one precious day in Kyoto. Despite the unexpected cold day we could visit pretty places here with less people. I am so glad to hear you had good time. Thank you very much. Toshiyo
$126/ per group
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