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Kyoto Private Tour - Famous huge panoramic veranda of Kiyomizudera Temple.
Famous huge panoramic veranda of Kiyomizudera Temple.
Kyoto Private Tour - Many visitors line up to drink sacred pure water for expecting some divine blessing.
Many visitors line up to drink sacred pure water for expecting some divine blessing.
Kyoto Private Tour - Strolling street near Kiyomizudera Temple
Strolling street near Kiyomizudera Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Wide variety  of souvenir is available at many shops along walking street
Wide variety of souvenir is available at many shops along walking street
Kyoto Private Tour - Exporing into cozy and traditional alley paved with flagstones.
Exporing into cozy and traditional alley paved with flagstones.
Kyoto Private Tour - Very classy teahouse in Gion district.
Very classy teahouse in Gion district.
Kyoto Private Tour - Lavishly decorated entrance gate of  Ninomaru Palace in Nijyo-jo Castle
Lavishly decorated entrance gate of Ninomaru Palace in Nijyo-jo Castle
Kyoto Private Tour - Mysterious rock garden of Ryoanji Temple
Mysterious rock garden of Ryoanji Temple

Highlight Tour of Kyoto

Highlights
Kyoto Tour Guide - Kenji M.

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Kenji M.
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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.

Itinerary

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

07:00 AM

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

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kyoto city

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What‘s not included

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.

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Kenji M.

Joined 2015

Kenji M.
4.72 / 5
(86 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Kenji M.

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 !

Reviews

Wonderful visit to Kyoto

Kanji guided my wife and me for 3 days in Kyoto. He tailored our tour to our interests. He is knowledgeable, passionate and energetic. He took us to all the important sites explained it’s history and significance and really helped us become much more knowledgeable about Japan its people ,culture and beauty We unequivocally recommend using him to anyone visiting the city.

Henry F.

Kenji M.

Henry-san, What a great review of my tour you gave me! I'm very glad to hear that you liked my guiding and fascinating spots we visited. Despite of cold weathers we managed to visit major attractive tourist spots because you gave me 4-days tour in total. Off course I could also enjoy myself spending a wonderful time with you and your wife. If you have another chance to visit Kyoto, please let me know so that I can tailor any tour to meet your needs. Arigatogozaimashita, Kenji

Best day in Kyoto with Kenji!!

Today was my husband and my first day in Kyoto and we feel so grateful that Kenji was able to show us around. Kenji arranged the perfect day for us and provided ample information, wonderful supplemental materials and was able to answer all of our questions. He is incredibly kind and has a great sense of humor, and he took us to lunch at a delicious local Soba restaurant. We would 100% recommend him to anyone visiting Kyoto. Thank you Kenji!

Taylor F.

Kenji M.

Taylor-san, Thank you for your great review of our customized private tour in Kyoto. I'm very glad that you liked my guiding , local restaurant and the most popular tourist spots we visited. I could also enjoy spending a wonderful time with you and your husband today. As we have many fascinating sites whose charms differ in each season, I recommend coming back to Japan in future, Arigatogozaimashita!! Kenji

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