Katsura Imperial Villa and Fushimi Inari
Katsura Imperial Villa is too beautiful to express! In the early Edo period, Prince Toshihito, who excelled in both literature and the martial art from childhood, built the Villa. That is both tasteful and simple. We need to apply for the Imperial Household Agency to get in. I will apply for you by postcard. It takes an hour to see the villa by the special guide of the villa. The fee is free.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Katsura Imperial Villa
Enjoy the Japanese garden and architecture
Fushimi inari
1000 Torii gates
Ending Point
At your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee,hotel pick-up in Kyoto
Transportation fee ( you and guide),lunch, dinners,entrance fee
Tour Important Information
Mondays are closed. You need passports to get in.
Guide's and your transportation fee are not included.
Lunch and dinner are not included.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide in Kyoto,Nara Osaka and Shiga.
I live in Kyoto city so my transportation fee is needed if I guide in Nara Osaka and Shiga.
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
About Tour Guide Toshiyo O.
I was born and raised in Kyoto.Kyoto has a lot of things to see and experience. Kyoto is an ancient city with a lot of world heritage.
I am happy to show you both traditonal aspects of Japan and modern things.
I use public transportation and I am good at walking.
Also I am very flexible.
Reviews
Maria B.
“A fantastic way to see kyoto in a minimum of time ”
We just had an amazing good time with Toshiyo o. She is a really good chauffeur and got us in places in no time. She is very knowledgeable and captured our heart and attention. As an English teacher we had all the advantages of clear explanations and we learnt an awful lot. Thank you so much Toskiyo.o.for choosing the best places for us and giving us an unforgettable beautiful day in Kyoto.
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Toshiyo O.
Thank you very much for having me as your guide. I am very glad you enjoyed the places we visited. You are a very warm hearted all mighty experienced grandmother. I hope I will be like you. Thank you very much, Maria!
Gary T.
“Highly recommended”
We had a great day out with Toshiyo O. Kyoto is a fascinating place with lots to see and do. Toshiyo O showed us everything we wanted to see. Let Toshiyo O know what you would like to do and she will make it happen. Great communication before we arrived. We found her easily in Kyoto. Her English was very good. Do not hesitate to use her services.
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Toshiyo O.
Hi Gary, Thank you so much for having me as your guide and writing me the warm hearted review. I am very happy you enjoyed my home town Kyoto’s traditional area. Thank you. Toshiyo
Alison M.
“Wonderful tour ”
We had a wonderful tour with Toshiyo-san. She was very flexible and really worked with our schedule for the day. She also did a quick stop at a shrine that I had not heard of and it was so nice and peaceful. Having a custom tour was great and we were able to get around much quicker to some of the further out places than if we used the bus. Super knowledgeable of the area and customs. Loved her so much! Totally recommend :D
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Toshiyo O.
Dear Alison and Akiko chan Thank you very much for having me as your guide and writing me the kind review. I am very glad you liked the temples we visited. It was very pleasant to watch the pretty girl put small coins on the Buddhas and play with local girls at the park. Thank you! Toshiyo
$111/ per group
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