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Kyoto Private Tour - tour's goal spot on the Mt.Daimonji
tour's goal spot on the Mt.Daimonji
Kyoto Private Tour - Kamogawa Delta
Kamogawa Delta
Kyoto Private Tour - statue of the SAMURAI star on  Delta
statue of the SAMURAI star on Delta
Kyoto Private Tour - handcraft market in Chionji Temple
handcraft market in Chionji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - rotating prayer beads in Chionji Temple
rotating prayer beads in Chionji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Kyoto University
Kyoto University
Kyoto Private Tour - at the corner of old road
at the corner of old road
Kyoto Private Tour - Philosopher's Path
Philosopher's Path
Kyoto Private Tour - entrance of Jisyoji Temple
entrance of Jisyoji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - hiking trail
hiking trail
Kyoto Private Tour - turning point on hiking trail
turning point on hiking trail
Kyoto Private Tour - a part of Kanji Character
a part of Kanji Character
Kyoto Private Tour - panoramic view from fire beds
panoramic view from fire beds

Eastern Kyoto, Hike to Enjoy Panoramic View

Nature & Outdoor
Kyoto Tour Guide - Yosshi S.

Joined 2024

Yosshi S.
5.00 / 5
(7 reviews)
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Kyoto
English, Japanese (Native)
5 hrs 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Yosshi S.)
Up to 5 people

Walk from bottom to top and find the townscape from different angles.

Kyoto has been the capital for 1000 years because of geographical advantages from the viewpoint of governance, defense, transport, and citizen’s lives: the center of Japan, 3 large rivers running, and mountains on 3 sides. Many temples and shrines were built on hillsides, creating attractive scenery each season. On this tour, we hike from the riverbank to the hillside while dropping in some historical spots on the road.

Itinerary

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

12:30 PM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

- At your hotel or any convenient place in Kyoto City center.

Demachiyanagi Area (Keihan/Eizan Railway,Demachiyanagi Sta.)

>Kamogawa Delta (Local Name)/two rivers meet and form the delta-shaped land, statue of the SAMURAI film star and location sites

Hyakumanben Area (literal meaning is one million times)

>Chionji Temple/the address came from this temple that is familiar to the locals,

#Note/handcraft market and rotating prayer beads are held once a month (on the 15th)

>Student town/Kyoto University, clear distant view of the tour’s goal, Mt.Daimonj.

Philosopher’s path Area

>Philosopher’s path/getting around a 2-km-footpath along the canal while deep in thought

>Jisyoji Temple (Silver Pavilion)/originally a villa that embodied the aesthetic sense of the Ashikaga Shogun, it was not covered with silver foil

Mt.Daimonji Area(literal meaning is big in Kanji Character)

>Mt.Daimonji/hike from the trailhead beside Silver Pavilion to the heart of Kanji Dai (fire beds of the bonfire, 340m high(out of 465m)), panoramic view of the entire city

#Note/go and return travel time is about 100 minutes, hike is not available on a bonfire day (mid-August)

Ending Point

At your hotel or any convenient place in Kyoto City center

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

>guide fee, hotel pick up in Kyoto City center

What‘s not included

>transportation fee/(T.B.D.)

>admission fee (you and guide)/Jisyoji Temple(Silver Pavilion(500JPY/person))

>short break/lunch/dinner

Tour Important Information

>Please note that the Mt. Daimonji hike is canceled on a rainy day and a bonfire day(mid-August), and we go to another spot. 

>Some events in Chionji Temple are held once a month (on the 15th)

>This tour is scheduled to descend the mountain before sunset, so departure time and stopover places may vary depending on the season.

>Please wear comfortable shoes for the unpaved hiking trail


>The above extra fees are often asked with CASH on the spots, so please bring some JPY

>This tour is not covered by insurance

Important message from the supplier

>I mainly work in the daytime (e.g. from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm)

>If you want a listed/customized tour, please message me in advance. I will confirm facility availability in the itinerary dates: opening dates/hours, need a reservation or not.

>Please note that my tours are leisurely, on foot and by public transport.

>My tour schedule may change if transport or tourist spots are crowded.


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
Kyoto Tour Guide - Yosshi S.

Joined 2024

Yosshi S.
5.00 / 5
(7 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Yosshi S.

Thank you for visiting my page.

I guide you to the ancient capital cities of 1000 years of urban development and 100 years of filming history.

I grew up in OSAKA, studied in KYOTO, and worked in TOKYO and Osaka for 20 years as an urban planning expert for national and local governments. I surveyed community development sites throughout Japan, welcomed scholars and business managers from inside and outside Japan, and guided them in the cities.

Quitting my career, I became a freelancer as a Professional Engineer (Urban & Regional Planning) who loves movies. I have visited unique cities overseas, inspected urban development sites and filming locations, and posted photos on social media (90 cities in 30 countries). The more I see cities overseas, the more clearly, I understand the characteristics of Japan's ancient capital cities.

The Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara areas were Metropolitan areas centered on the Imperial Palace, and their locations have changed 15 times since the 7th century. The three cities have many historical spots and hidden attractions depending on times and places: temples, shrines, landscape gardens, traditional townhouses, bustling entertainment districts, and the filming locations of period dramas where stories were born (SAMURAI Dramas). In addition, the three cities are all within an hour's train ride, making it easy to travel around.

To convey to as many people as possible the charms of these ancient capital cities that I have discovered through years of practice and theory, I obtained national qualifications as a Guide-Interpreter and General Travel Service Manager. I have begun my guided activities based in the ancient capital cities.

From my extensive list of tourist destinations, I will create a tour to suit your tastes and guide you. I look forward to hearing from you.




Reviews

Kyoto visit to Imperial Palace gardens and tour of Palace State Guest House, with a special tour of the guest house. Also, Philosopher’s Walk, national Treasure Silver Palace, and Kyoto Aqueduct.

We had a very high quality time with Yosshi S for our visit in Kyoto. He was well prepared from both experience and study, and gave us rich background into each site to result in a strong connection with Kyoto’s history, its rich spiritual traditions and its very special people living and working in Kyoto. We are grateful for this day and would recommend Yosshi S. with our highest regard.

John M.

Yosshi S.

Dear John, thank you for your review. We had the experience of seeing how to treat guests at the state guesthouse and having a lunch of Kyoto pickled sushi at a shopping street where ordinary people shop. The Philosopher's Path is a course where I often walked with friends during my student years. Walking with John on the tour, I got back the feeling of being a student. Unfortunately, I could not become a philosopher, but I learned the philosophy of "going my way" and became a guide. Thank you very much. Yosshi

Mixed scenery with towns, temples, and National Museum of Nara

Yosshi S provided us with a joyful life adventure for our day with him in Nara. He was helpful in finding our ways to Nara’s treasures, gardens, temple grounds, and shrines as well as an English audio-guided tour of the National Museum of Nara, containing unique treasures on special exhibition for the period of our visit. We would recommend others for Yosshi’s informative, well-researched, and personalized tours, aimed to give us a full appreciation of a place, its people, and what is special about both.

John M.

Yosshi S.

Dear John, Thank you for your valuable review. The day of our planned tour was the opening day of the National Treasures Exhibition at the Nara National Museum, so I decided to take you to the museum and let you fully appreciate the national treasure Buddha statues. The city of Nara has a long history of more than 1,300 years since Heijo-kyo. The citizens of Nara enjoy this long history through the deer relaxing in Nara Park, crawling through the pillar hole of the Great Buddha Hall, and the Karakuri Toy Museum. Those are appealing and attract both domestic and international tourists. I am happy to have conveyed this to you through this tour. Thank you. Yosshi

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