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KYOTO A Sunday Breakfast Tour in Kyoto's Countryside at Ohara
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Joined 2025
Join us for a simple and peaceful morning in the countryside of Kyoto.
We will leave early by car and visit Ohara Morning Market, a local farmers’ market held only on Sundays.And Let's visit beautiful moss Garden.(Sanzen in temple)
This is not a busy sightseeing tour.
It’s a small trip to feel local life, fresh air, and the slow morning of Kyoto.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Pick up in front of your hotel.
- Pick-up is available in front of your hotel or at a train station you can reach. (Please choose a location within Kyoto city.)
Arrive in Ohara Morning Market
This morning market is held every Sunday in Ohara.
It’s a small, local event where you can try breakfast foods loved by local people.
You can enjoy:
・Local handmade sushi rolls and bread
・Big sweet rice cakes (ohagi)
・Takoyaki with pickled shibazuke – a Kyoto-style surprise!
If you're lucky, you might also taste freshly-pounded mochi – warm, soft rice cakes made by hand. Seasonal fish as well.
There are two market spots, just a few minutes apart – so we’ll visit both!
*The food at the market changes daily.
*Some items may not have allergy information labeled,so we kindly ask that guests with complex allergies reconsider joining.
Sanzen in Temple
The temple was first founded in the 8th century by Saichō, the monk who brought the Tendai sect of Buddhism to Japan.
It was built as a place for prayer and study for monks.
Later, it became one of the main temples of the Tendai school in the northern mountains of Kyoto.
Sanzen-in is famous for its beautiful moss garden, quiet atmosphere, and small stone statues that smile gently among the moss.
The temple is surrounded by tall cedars, and visitors can feel deep peace and harmony with nature.
End/you hotel or your next point
Ending Point
After the tour, we will go back to your hotel.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
-English- and Japanese-speaking guide throughout the tour
-Tour planning and guidance
-Meeting at and returning to your hotel as part of the itinerary
-Assistance with entry to shrines and temples
-Use of my private car as part of the guided itinerary
-Gasoline costs
・Breakfast and any food/drinks you buy at the market (about ¥1000-¥3000), Most foods at the market cost between ¥500 and ¥1,500.
・Travel insurance
・Entrance fee
・parking fee(¥500)
Tour Important Information
-This tour is available on Sundays only. Even if my schedule appears to be unavailable, I may still be able to guide you on Sunday morning. Please feel free to contact me.
-Please wear comfortable shoes.
-Mornings in the mountain area can be cool, especially in spring and autumn. Please bring a light jacket.
-The morning market is held on Sundays only. In case of heavy rain, the market may be smaller or canceled.
-Food is not included in the tour fee. You can choose and buy your own breakfast at the market. The usual cost is around ¥500–¥1,500.
-Please bring cash, as many stalls at the market do not accept credit cards.
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
-This itinerary is planned as a guided tour using my private car. The use of the car is part of the guided itinerary, and I do not charge a separate fee for driving or transportation.
-The tour can begin at your hotel or a train station in Kyoto City. At the end of the tour, I can take you to your hotel, a train station.
-Children are welcome. However, I do not normally provide a child safety seat. Please tell me the age, height, and number of children before booking so that I can confirm whether safe and legal transportation is possible.
-For your safety, I strongly recommend that you have travel insurance before joining the tour.
-I will do my best to provide a safe tour, but unexpected accidents or problems may happen during travel. Please take care of your health and personal belongings.
If it rains, the morning market in Ohara will be smaller than usual.
In that case, I will take you another spot in Kyoto city instead.
Important message from the supplier
-If you're interested in an early morning tour on a Sunday, please feel free to contact me, even if my calendar shows I'm unavailable. I usually keep Sundays closed, but I may be able to offer an early morning tour depending on my schedule.
- Last-minute bookings may sometimes be possible, even one day before the tour. Please feel free to ask.
- I can help with restaurant or shop reservations when possible. This is a free support service, so the help I can provide may be limited. Some places may require you to complete the booking or payment yourself. Please contact me at least one week in advance if you need reservation support.
- Tours may include walking, public transportation, licensed taxis, or, depending on the itinerary, my private car. Transportation details will be confirmed before the tour.
- The main purpose of my tours is cultural guiding and local interpretation. Any use of a private car is only to support the tour experience and is not a transportation service.
- Transportation costs, such as buses, trains, taxis, parking fees, are not included unless otherwise stated.
* For your safety, I strongly recommend that you have travel insurance before joining the tour.
* I will do my best to provide a safe tour, but unexpected accidents or problems may happen during travel. Please take care of your health and personal belongings.
* I love wine!! but I do not drink alcohol while I am working. If you enjoy wine, I would be happy to introduce you to some nice wine spots in Kyoto!
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
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Michiko N.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my page!
I’m Michiko, a local guide who was born and raised in Kyoto.
I love meeting people from around the world, sharing the spirit of Japanese hospitality, and creating fun experiences together!
I once went to the UK to watch and learn musicals, and more recently, I spent a year living in Thailand. These experiences deepened my love for art, culture, and people.
Besides guiding, I also work in theater and performance art, creating unique performances in shop windows. One of the reasons I started working as a guide was to help fund my artistic projects.
Let’s explore Kyoto together and discover its heart — the beauty, the people, and the stories that make it special.
With BIG LOVE!
Michiko
Reviews
Mike R.
“Amazing Day Seeing Kyoto”
Michiko put together a wonderful day for us (two adults and two kids) to explore some of the quieter places of Kyoto. She put a lot of thought into tailoring our itinerary, and particularly thinking of sights and activities that might suit our whole family. She was so thoughtful and kind, and the day was a massive highlight of our trip to Japan. I would highly recommend Michiko to anyone that is looking for a guide around Kyoto.
Sunny G.
“Highly recommend Michiko for a Kyoto tour!”
We had a wonderful experience touring Kyoto with Michiko. She took us to places we never would have found on our own, giving us a much deeper look at the city than a typical visit. Her knowledge of Kyoto's history and culture was impressive, and she shared it in a way that kept us engaged all day. She was also fantastic with our son, keeping him interested and making him feel included throughout. We left with great memories and a real appreciation for the city. Highly recommended for families and anyone wanting to see the real Kyoto.
Mark W.
“Perfect One-day Kyoto Tour”
We are a group of 6 with only one day to visit Kyoto. Michiko organized a tour of some of the most outstanding sites, drawing on her deep knowledge of the city, and allowing time for those of us who move more slowly or wanted time for reflection at these profoundly spiritual sites. And for our lunch stop she took us to a most amazing ramen bar. I highly recommend Michiko if you need an energetic and accommodating guide to fit as much as possible into your tour of Japan.
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Michiko N.
Dear Mark san! Thank you so much for your lovely review and photos! It had been raining for days, but we had such beautiful weather on the day of our tour! We were so lucky! Thanks to all of you for laughing off my mistakes, I had a truly wonderful time with you. I wish you all so much happiness from the bottom of my heart! Michiko I hope we can meet again someday!
$152/ per group
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