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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, I can drive you back to your hotel, a train station, or a sightseeing spot in Kyoto city.
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
・Private transportation by car
・English-speaking guide
・Pick-up and drop-off within Kyoto city
・*Entrance coordination at temples
・Transportation via Nissan cube (5-seater)
・Gasoline fee
・Toll fee
・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 only on Sundays.Even if my schedule looks blocked, I may be able to guide you on Sunday morning.
Please feel free to contact me for more information.
*Please wear comfortable shoes.
*The weather in the mountains can be cool in the morning. Bring a light jacket, especially in spring or autumn.
*The morning market is held only on Sundays. If it rains heavily, 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 (¥500–¥1,500).
*Please bring cash, as credit cards are not accepted at the market.
*Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
*Pick-up is available at your hotel or a train station in Kyoto city.
*Drop-off is also available at your hotel, a train station, or a sightseeing spot in Kyoto city.
(Please tell me your preferred location in advance.)
*Children are welcome, but please note that there are no baby seats in the car.
If it rains, the morning market in Ohara will be smaller than usual.
In that case, I will take you to a local breakfast spot in Kyoto city instead.
Important message from the supplier
-Last-minute bookings (1 day before) are sometimes possible — feel free to ask!
-If you want me to make reservations for shops or restaurants, please contact me at least 1 week in advance.
-A walking tour is also possible, but to be honest, I wouldn’t recommend it. Kyoto is an extremely popular tourist destination, and buses and public transportation are often very crowded. For the places I would like to show you, I believe traveling by car would be much more comfortable.
-Please note: I love wine! But if I drink during the tour… I might forget where we’re going. So I’ll stay sober—but if you like, I can show you some great 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 born and raised in Kyoto.
I love meeting people from around the world and sharing the spirit of Japanese hospitality.and I love fun things!
I went to the UK to watch musicals, and recently I spent a year living in Thailand — experiences that deepened my love for art, culture, and people.
Besides guiding, I also work in theater and performance art, creating unique shows in shop windows!
Let’s explore Kyoto together and find its heart — the beauty, people, and stories that make it special! with BIGLOVE!
Reviews
Sarah S.
“Excellent! Use Michiko!”
Michiko was wonderful and introduced us to incredible spots we never would have discovered on our own, including a very local ramen shop with no English on the menu and a truly authentic, off-the-beaten-path pottery studio run by a fourth-generation family. Her honesty and insight into Japanese culture helped us gain a much deeper understanding of the places we visited. She was also incredibly thoughtful and flexible throughout the day, arranging taxis for our large group and adjusting plans at the last minute multiple times to accommodate our different needs, all with ease and grace. While she is still perfecting her English, she was an absolute dream to spend the day with, and we would highly recommend her. We travel often and always seek guides who offer warmth, knowledge, and meaningful local experiences we couldn’t access on our own, and Michiko delivered all of that flawlessly.
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Michiko N.
Thank you so much for your very kind and thoughtful review!!! I truly enjoyed traveling with you and your beautiful friends. I learned a lot from you. When you come back,please tell me! I will study more and wait for you with even more knowledge! Michiko
Chloe V.
“An exceptional guide”
Michiko is generous with her time and knowledge and such a wonderful translator. She has our translator for a Manga workshop and went above and beyond in her guidance. Thank you Michiko
Michiko N.
Thank you so much for your warm review. As someone who truly loves manga, it was a very special and happy time for me. We could talk about manga endlessly! Please give my best regards to your partner as well. He is truly a professional when it comes to Japanese animation. Nausicaä is my favorite manga. Meeting your child who loves Nausicaä too felt incredibly lucky....!!! Thank you very much! Michiko
Leigh N.
“Custom Kyoto Day Tour”
Michiko is a perfect tour guide -- friendly and patient and accommodating! Our group was two 23-year-old young men and one 54-year-old mom, and Michiko customized our tour to meet all of our goals, from sword shopping to temple sightseeing to conversations about Japanese culture, with lots of Japanese snacks and lunch too! She was so open to answering all of our questions, even about her own life growing up in Kyoto and now raising her kids there. I will tell every friend who travels to Japan to hire Michiko for at least one full day to get a true deep dive into Kyoto!
Michiko N.
Thank you always for your warm reviews. My friend, I was so happy to meet your son and his friends. As mothers, we were able to talk about many things, and I really enjoyed our time together. Let’s meet again! Michiko
$159/ per group
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