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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.
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.
Walking between the Takase River and rice fields or Kamigamo-jinja Shrine
・Walking between the Takase River and rice fields
We’ll take a pleasant walk along the river near the market.
One side of the path has the flowing river, and on the other side you’ll see green rice fields.
It’s a refreshing and very relaxing stroll—perfect for enjoying nature and local life.
・Kamigamo-jinja Shrine
One of the oldest and strongest shrines in Kyoto, founded in 678 AD.
The god here is powerful—like splitting thunder—and helps with protection, keeping away bad luck, and bringing success .
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
・Visit to two morning markets in Ohara
・Pick-up and drop-off within Kyoto city
・*Entrance coordination at shrines and 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
・if Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is selected, a parking fee(¥600)
Tour Important Information
*This tour involves walking on small village paths and along the riverside. 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.
-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
Muna S.
“Amazing custom tour of Kyoto”
Couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Michiko. It felt like a friend was showing me around her hometown, which included local restaurants and coffee shop stops/recommendations. She really catered to my interests and took me to the spots she thought I would enjoy the most. She also is extremely knowledgeable on the area and temples, and I really enjoyed getting to see Kyoto through her eyes. Thank you again Michiko-san. Hope to see you on future visits to Japan.
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Michiko N.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I truly enjoyed the tour with you and your partner! It was such a fun and heartwarming day! I’m so glad you enjoyed the local izakaya lunch. I always hope that my tours also bring something positive to the local community, so it makes me very happy to know that you had a good time. Let’s definitely meet again someday! Wishing you both lots of happiness from the bottom of my heart.withBIGLOVE! Michiko
Tetiana B.
“Heartfelt Kyoto Journey”
My tour with Michiko-san was absolutely wonderful! She guided me not only through the beautiful places of Kyoto but also through their deeper spiritual meaning. I felt calm, inspired, and connected to Japanese culture in a very personal way. Michiko-san was incredibly attentive to every detail and perfectly adapted the route to the rainy weather, making the day comfortable and magical at the same time. She also shared fascinating stories about Kyoto’s history that brought the city to life in such a captivating way. The restaurant she chose for lunch was simply amazing - the food was delicious, authentic, and gave me the true taste of Kyoto. Every moment of the tour felt special, and I’m deeply grateful for her guidance, kindness, and warm heart.
Michiko N.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I’ll never forget the time we spent together. Traveling with someone as friendly and cheerful as you made my heart feel truly happy. We were lucky to see so many beautiful things and enjoy delicious food together. I believe you brought something special and lovely into my life. I hope we can meet again someday.with BIG LOVE! MICHIKO
Alex M.
“Beautiful Kyoto with excellent guide ”
We had an amazing time with our guide, Michiko! So knowledgeable, friendly, and full of energy – truly made our trip unforgettable! Highly recommended!
Michiko N.
Alex-san! Thank you very much for your review! I’m looking forward to the day I can see you both again! Michiko
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