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Hidden Gems of Kyoto covered with greenery world
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Joined 2018
Sometimes you had better choose the day when you visit somewhere when you travel. Some places are opened to public or not, depending on the day or certain period.
Ruriko-in is opened to public during only three months in spring and two months in autumn. You will be amazed at the beautiful reflection of green maple leaves on the table. Then we will enjoy visiting Sanzen-in and Hosen-in in Ohara. I recommend you visit on weekdays to avoid waiting for a long time in the long line at Ruriko-in.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Keihan Demachi Yanagi Station (If you want me to pick you up at your hotel, the meeting time should be at 8:30 at your hotel and we may use a taxi to Demachi Yanagi Station.
Ruriko-in : This temple is opened to public only 3 months from spring to summer and 2 months in autumn. You will be amazed at its beautiful reflecion of green maple leaves on the table.
If you are interested in taking pictures, you can take wonderful pictures!
Sanzen-in: You can enjoy walking in the precinct covered with moss and Japanese cedar trees.
In the 2nd week of June, you can also enjoy many beautiful hydrangeas at Sanzen-in.
Hosen-in: You can have maccha green tea in front of the garden (huge pine tree which is 700 years old)
Ending Point
Keihan Demachi Yanagi Station (I will tell you how to go back to your hotel from there)
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 if you want (Please pay taxi, to Demachi-Yanagi Station from your hotel)
Transportation fee (you and your guide)
Entrance fee: Ruriko-in, 2000 Japanese yen
Sanzen-in, 700 Japanese yen
Hosen-in, 800 Japanese yen (including maccha and sweet)
Lunch (you and your guide)
Tour Important Information
For your reference, Ruriko-in will be opened to public during April 15 to June 13 and July 15 to August 17 in 2022 (10:00 ~ 17:00)
Meeting time is flexible, however, to avoid many people, I recommend you start this tour at 9:00 and be in front of Ruriko-in before 10:00.
After spending about an hour in Ruriko-in, we will take a bus to Ohara.
As for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays, I will manage to have this tour if you book me earlier.
Important message from the supplier
If you book me early, I can exchange mails with you many times to know what you want to do in details, collect information and prepare a lot for your plan. Please don't hesitate to ask me anything in advance.
I can guide you in the morning almost every day.(from 8:30 or 9:00 AM till 13:00 or 13:30PM)
This year, in case of the full day tour, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, are available.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Tomoe S.
Hello! My name is Tomoe. I'm a national licensed guide interpreter(English). I made my page here, TripleLights in October 2018. Thank you for finding me.
I was born and grew up in Otsu,Shiga, which is the next city of Kyoto.
I graduated from the university in Kyoto and lived there for four years due to my husband's job.
I like history and like to visit temples in Nara.
My hobby is to plan trips and have visited many cities and towns in Japan and abroad. One of my favorite places is the AIRPORT!!
I have enjoyed meeting and guiding people from abroad, to sightseeing spots in my country.
I really want many people from abroad to enjoy visiting many places and have wonderful experiences in my country. I'll be really happy if I can have such experiences with you!!
Please tell and ask me if there are any places which you want to visit and anything which you want to do in my country. I'll plan the trip only for you.
I am cheerful and always positive. I like to talk with people. I would like to talk with many people from many countries. Please tell me about your country, too!!
I'm looking forward to seeing you!!
* If you want, I will take you back to your hotel (within the time or with the extra hourly rate)
Or, I will show you how to go back to your hotel when we finish the tour.
* If you want, I will give you some advice about what to and where to eat your lunch/dinner.
Reviews
Alvin T.
“Expand your journey in Japan!”
Japan has so much more to offer than just Tokyo and Kyoto. Step into the countryside and see some amazing places. I had the pleasure of visiting Hikone Castle with an excellent guide Tomoe S. she did some amazing research on some family history that I provided. In addition she reached out to the historian of the museum to assist in my research. Much more than I would have expected from a guide! A short train ride from Kyoto opens up a whole new view of Japan. Hire a dedicated guide like Tomoe to add to your experience. Thank you Tomoe!
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Tomoe S.
Dear Al, Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. I was really glad to guide you to Hikonejyo Castle which is the representative tourist spot in Shiga, my prefecture. Talking about various things with you on the train was a lot of fun for me, and I was impressed with you, having searched your family history in such detail. I really hope that you will get more information about your family. Thank you very much for giving me such a precious meeting! TOMOE
Kelsey S.
“So nice she guided me twice! ”
I had such a great time on my Kyoto guided trip last year that I came back this year and did a guided tour of Nara with Tomoe. I had a great time as usual. She booked the train tickets from Kyoto to Nara for me, which was a big help. First we went to Kohfukuji Temple and Museum. Next we saw the huge Todaiji Temple and Ningatsudo Hall with the beautiful Buddhist sculptures. We stopped for a delicious udon noodle lunch. In the afternoon, I really enjoyed the Kasugataisha Shrine. We finished off the day with Isuien Gardens, which were beautiful. Overall, it was a 10/10 experience. Thanks again, Tomoe!
Tomoe S.
Dear Kelsey, Thank you very much for your wonderful review again! You have brought such a nice weather and we enjoyed a day in Nara. I'm very happy to be able to spend another superb day with you! Thank you very much for booking me as your guide again. I'm very looking forward to seeing you with your husband in the near future AGAIN! TOMOE
Kelly A.
“Two Day Tour with Tomoe”
We had the most amazing two day tour of Kyoto with Tomoe. She was easy to communicate with, punctual, respectful, kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable and eager to please. She went the extra mile to ensure that we enjoyed our experience to the maximum. She provided directions, showed us how to write our names in calligraphy, brought cookies for my son on Valentine's Day and so much more. She was an absolute delight! I highly recommend her.
Tomoe S.
Dear Kelly, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed 2 days with me. It was fun for me to make the best itinerary for each day, checking the places you want to go, things you want to do, things you want to eat, and so on. Also, I was impressed with you, such an amazing mother and such a nice boy! I hope that you will enjoy the rest of your tour in Japan and come to Kyoto again. Thank you very much for booking me as your guide in Kyoto. TOMOE
$216/ per group
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