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.
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.
If you are interested in taking pictures, you can take wonderful pictures!
In the 2nd week of June, you can also enjoy many beautiful hydrangeas at Sanzen-in.
Keihan Demachi Yanagi Station (I will tell you how to go back to your hotel from there)
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)
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.
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.
“A very delightful and comprehensive Tour of Nara”
We had a fantastic day with Tomoe-san, who is a very knowledgeable and cheerful guide. Planning the day with her beforehand was simple and she responded very fast to any messages. Tomoe-san's explanations were never tedious, she knew the answers to all the questions we asked, kept a comfortable pace and found a nice place for lunch. Despite the many sights we covered, and the many tourists around, we had a relaxed day as she found ways to beat the crowds and took time to relax in beautiful Isuien Garden. It was great meeting you, Tomoe-san and we truly enjoyed chatting with you about many topics! Domo arrigato gosaimashita!
Tomoe S.
(98 reviews)Dear Martin, Thank you very much for such a warmhearted review. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed a day in Nara. It was a really fun time for me, too, to talk with you, such a nice couple. I was impressed that you and your friends have studied and know a lot about Japanese culture. Thank you very much for giving me such a precious meeting. I would love to see you again. TOMOE
Lyubomir Y.
Very Special 1 day Kyoto tour just for you (9.5H)
Customized
“A magical day in Kyoto.”
There are no perfect tours but this one is very close.It's a perfect itinerary to see the most important parts of Kyoto without being in a rush.We managed to visit "the cream of the crop" in terms of temples and shrines. Arashiyama forest as well, which is a beautiful and must see place. The trip was over 9 hours but we didn't get bored or tired. Not at all. Tomoe is a very knowledgeable and kind person. She answered all of our questions. And even recommend a nice place for lunch, and suggest what we can do or visit on our free day. Definitely recommend.
Tomoe S.
(98 reviews)Dear Lyubomir, Thank you very much for such a wonderful review again! Thanks to you, the great tour leader, all of your members (your friends) from Bulgaria, and I had a great day in Kyoto. I was impressed with you, always thought about your friends, took care of them, and did anything for them. (We have exchanged more than 70 mails before the tour!) I'm very sorry that you gave up trying the train in Sagano due to the tight schedule, though. Maybe next time! Thank you very much for giving me such a precious meeting! ほんとにどうもありがとう!TOMOE
Lyubomir Y.
Visiting Nara from Kyoto and then, Osaka
Customized
“Great experience in Nara and Osaka.”
You can't go wrong with a guide like Tomoe. She is very kind and helpful. Also got a touch with the details. At the same time she is always aware where everybody is and keeps up a good pace, not so fast, not too slow. She always takes notes and tries to improve after every tour. Maybe one day for Nara and a part of Osaka it's a bit too tight, but overall a great experience with excellent guide service. I'll always recommend her.
Tomoe S.
(98 reviews)Dear Lyubomir, Thank you very much for such a warmhearted review. I was very glad to be with you and spent a wonderful day again in Nara and Osaka. All of you were nice and kept the time. You always came to the place in time and we were able to move from Kyoto to Nara, and Nara to Osaka well. Thank you very much for finding me as your guide. I hope that I can see you again. TOMOE