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Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizudera - terace
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Kyoto Private Tour - Nene-no-michi
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Kyoto Private Tour - Tofukuji Temple
Tofukuji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Gion district
Gion district

Kyoto - 5-hour tour of the historic Higashiyama District!

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Ana I.

Joined 2023

Ana I.
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This 5-hour tour is created for those who wish to learn about the historic district of Kyoto but do not have the time to explore in-depth. Everyone is welcome to participate as the tour has a mixture of history, nature, architecture and experiences ( shopping or souvenir browsing, introduction to Japanese sweets and food/drinks, meditative walk).

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel (in Kyoto)/Kyoto Station

09:30 AM

Tofukuji Temple (from Gion-Shijo Station)

Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, we are heading to Tofukuji Temple, for a meditative walk. We will go through the wooden Tsutenkyo Bridge to wonder at the beauty of the Japanese maple trees and autumn foliage gardens.

10:40 AM

Kiyomizudera Temple

Kiyomizudera Temple is one of the symbols of Kyoto, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and a sacred place under the protection of Kannon. Visitors enjoy beautiful views of Kyoto city from the hinoki (Japanese cypress) stage supported by pillars.

11:20 AM

Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka Streets

These two historical slopes are signatures of the Higashiyama district, abundant in old houses, shops, temples and shrines, inns and museums. As this is a protected cultural area of Kyoto city, visitors can really feel the Japan of long passed times.

12:30 AM

Yasaka Shrine

We will arrive at Yasaka Shrine following the Nene-no-Michi street for a bit of historical guidance and traverse Maruyama Park one of the oldest parks in Kyoto to enjoy a quick tea break. After, we will walk on the grounds of the Yasaka Shrine - the protective shrine of the Gion area.

01:10 PM

Gion - the home of geiko and maiko ( geisha)

Behind the shopping avenue Shijo, we will explore Gion and walk in the Hanamachi neighbourhoods where geiko (geisha) live and work. With luck, we might encounter maiko (apprentice geiko) on the way from dance or shamisen classes.

02:00 PM

Kyoto Station

End of tour.

Ending Point

Kyoto Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

Guide fee

Meet up

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What‘s not included

Transportation fee between destinations

Entrance fee

Meals

Tour Important Information

Please have good walking shoes and folding umbrellas as the tour has slopes and stairs, and the weather can be unpredictable.

We will use a train line to reach from Tofukuji Temple to Kiyomizu Temple for efficiency purposes. The train ticket fees are not included in the tour fee. We will take proper necessary breaks during our walk.

Cancellation Policy

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Ana I.

Joined 2023

Ana I.
5.00 / 5
(18 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Ana I.

Hello everyone!

My name is Ana. I am an experienced tour conductor who guides clients throughout Japan. I am Romanian and have been living in Japan for over 10 years.

I am versed in creating customized on-the-budget one-day and half-day tours for solo travelers, families, or groups.

Please allow me to show you the natural beauty, traditions, history and amazing food of KYOTO and NARA.

Feel free to contact me for a standard package OR a customized trip. I will put my best effort into meeting your needs and creating an amazing journey.


WELCOME TO JAPAN!

Reviews

Fantastic Guide

We had a half day tour with Ana, she was terrific creating an itinerary that hit all the sites we had not seen yet. Her English was outstanding and knowledge. She made sure our time was filled and kept us moving so we accomplished a lot in a short period of time. Would highly recommend using Ana.

Reid G.

Ana I.

Dear Reid and Audrey, Thank you very much for spending half a day with me in Kyoto. It was a pleasure getting to know you both and sharing our common interest in Japanese architecture and gardens. Thank you both for your generosity! I wish you happy and safe travels in Japan!!

Best of Kyoto Tour

Had a great day trip in Kyoto with Ana. We had to change our date at the last minute due to illness and she was very accommodating to ensure our trip wasn't spoiled. Her english was great, and she was friendly, funny and highly knowledgeable about the various sites we visited (Kinka-kuji Golden Pavillion, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Fushimi Inari Shrine). We would definitely use Ana again if we manage to get back to Japan and would strongly recommend her to anyone seeking a guide in the Kyoto/Osaka area. Thanks again for making our family trip so enjoyable Ana and we hope you enjoyed the NZ chocolate. Steve, Michele and Liam Armstrong

Steve A.

Ana I.

Dear Steve, Michele and Liam - Thank you for your warmth, kindness and patience on the tour. I had a blast showing you Kyoto and sharing stories with you all. Your gift was delicious and well enjoyed every morning with a nice cup of coffee. I wish you a wonderful end of year and much health to everyone! Thank you for the beautiful review!

Amazing Tour through Kyoto

Ana guided us so well through all the interesting and also less crowded places in Kyoto. She planned everything so well, oftentimes we would see masses of people coming to places that we were just about to leave, so just in time. What I found really incredible is that she even go to the vegan place beforehard to try it out, just because she didn't want to go with us anywhere that she didn't know beforehand! Thank you so much for the amazing day Ana!

Mats W.

Ana I.

Dear Mats, Thank you for the beautiful review!! I had lots of fun walking through Kyoto with you and Alexandra. I have learned how to improve my tours, thanks to you! I am very grateful for your questions and opinions. I wish you much health and safe travels!

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