The tour includes five typical tourist destinations in Kyoto city.
We will start with Kiyomizudera of the panoramic view from its huge stage jutting over a cliff.
From Kiyomizudera to Gion Gasha district we stroll through picturesque paths.
In the afternoon we will visit Nijyo Castle, the huge residence of the Tokugawa shoguns in Kyoto.
Next we will visit Kinkakuji, known as Golden Pavilion.
The last visit is Ryoanji very famous for its mysterious rock garden.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
1. Kiyomizu-dera Temple ( with huge panoramic veranda ) entrance fee:500yen
2. Strolling from Kiyomizu to Gion area
3. Nijyo Castle entrance fee:1300yen
Admission fee is 1300yen for Ninomaru Palace and gardens
4. Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) entrance fee:500yen
5. Ryoanji Temple ( with famous rock garden ) entrance fee:500yen
Ending Point
At your hotel or the final destination
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kyoto city
Special one day pass costing 1100 yen/person (you & guide) covering all transportation fee of city bus and subway.
Entrance fee for each facility.
Lunch,dinner for you and guide.
I can customize any private tour if you give me the information of your request in advance.
Hi I'm Kenji
I have a government license of tour guide interpreter in English.
I was born and raised in Kyoto, an old capital of Japan over one thousand years
So I'm very familiar with many sightseeing spots and attractions of the city
Kyoto is a fascinating and picturesque city drawing lots of foreign tourists every year
I can show you around not only popular historical sites and relics
but also its various attractions such us Zen silent meditation, traditional sweets cooking,
kimono-clad walking and so on.
I can also provide tailored tours fitting to your liking.
I like a famous Zen phrase "Ichigo Ichie" meaning "Treasure every encounter
for it will never recur"
So I always try to enjoy guiding every tourist with my best hospitality.
Zen concepts have greatly influenced many aspects of Japanese culture
I will explain some of them and allow you to explore Zen world through some of my tours
Please contact me any time.
I'm looking forward to seeing you and spending wonderful time with you.
See you soon !
Randy A.
“Kyoto tour”
Kenji gave us a terrific, very informative tour. We learned a lot, and he had a nice sense of humor as well.
Kenji M.
Randy-san, Thank you for your great review of our tour in Kyoto. I really apreciate you are very intrested in our culture,religion and history while I'm explaining them to you. I could also enjoy myself spending a wonderful time with you in the tour. Arigatogozaimashita, Kenji
Christoph K.
“Great Kyoto discovery”
We had a fantastic day with Kenji-san in Kyoto who showed us the highlights of this fantastic city. We can highly recommend Kenji for cool relaxed day! Arigato gozaimasu!
Kenji M.
Christoph san, Thank you for your great review of our tour. I'm very glad that you liked my guiding and fascinating spots we visited. I appreciate that you paid respect to our religion and custom. Arigatogozaimashita!! Kenji
Gerald D.
“Kind, knowledgeable professional ”
Kenji was punctual. Very kind & flexible with making adjustments to the itinerary on the fly. It was a most edifying & memorable experience overall
Kenji M.
Gerald-san, Thank you for your great review of my tour. I'm very glad that you liked my guiding and facinating spots we visited in Nara. I enjoyed myself spending a wonderful time with you and appreciate your attitude always to pay respect to our history, culture and society. If you have another chance to visit Japan, please let me know so as to offer any customized tour for you. Arigatogozaimashita Kenji
$389/ per group