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Highlight Tour of Kyoto

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The tour includes five typical tourist destinations in Kyoto city.

We will start with visiting Kiyomizudera Temple literally meaning "Pure water temple". It is the most popular sightsseing spot where you connot miss the panoramic view of the city from its huge stage jutting over a cliff. Many visitors drinking from the streams of pure water falls in the temple expect some divine blessings.

From Kiyomizudera to Gion (classy Gasha district) there is best strolling course in which you can taste the flavor of traditional Kyoto while enjoying stone steps and stone pavement along many cozy and elegant shops,restaurants and old buildings.

In the afternoon we will visit Nijyo Castle,the huge residence of the Tokugawa shoguns in Kyoto, who had been ruling Japan from 17th C to mid 19th C. It was adorned with lavish decorations to show off their absolute power.

Next we will visit Kinkakuji Temple,well known as Golden Pavilion,is definitely must-see in Kyoto. The shining gold leaf covering three-story pavilion never fail to impress visitors with its breathtaking beauty.

The last visit is Ryoanji Temple very famous for its mysterious rock garden.

No one knows for certain when, why and by whom it was created.

so it's up to everyone's interpretation.

My guide fee is 50000yen / 8hours (up to 8 persons)

Kyoto Tour Guide - Kenji M.
Kenji M.
4.73 / 5
(73 reviews)
09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

1. Kiyomizu-dera Temple ( with huge panoramic veranda ) entrance fee:400yen

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:400yen

5. Ryoanji Temple ( with famous rock garden ) entrance fee:500yen

Ending Point

At your hotel or the final destination

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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 bus and subway.

Entrance fee for each facility.

Lunch,dinner for you and guide.

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Kyoto Tour Reviews

Impressive Tour

SO much history, so many facts and so much fun! Can you please send me the story of the turtle in japanese culture? I bought. ajacket with a turtle but need to story again! Thanks

Angela P.

Angela-san, Thank you for your great review of our tour. I'm very glad that you are much interested in Japanese culture and history. I've just sent the turtle story separately using ToursByLocals message. Please check it. Thank you, Kenji

great day!

Kenji was extremely helpful and full of great ideas! We were able to enjoy Kyoto and experience the culture. Make sure you tell him where you want to have lunch....he can make the reservation and plan!

Angela P.

Angela-san, Thank you for your great review of my tour. I'm really glad that you could enjoy fascinating sites and tasty local foods in Kyoto. I also could enjoy myself spending a wonderful time with you and your party. thank you. Kenji

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Suzette H.

5 / 5
Mar 16, 2024

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Excellent tour!

Our group very much enjoyed touring with Kenji. He was able to adjust the tour slightly to fit a couple of different sights, which we appreciated. We especially loved learning some history along with the sights.

Suzette H.

Suzette-san, Thank you for your great review of my tour. I'm very glad that you could enjoy my guiding and visiting fascinating spots. I could also enjoy spending a wonderful time with you and your party. Thank you, Kenji

$326/ per group

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