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Kyoto Private Tour - Sannenzaka slope
Sannenzaka slope
Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizu Temple three storey pagoda
Kiyomizu Temple three storey pagoda
Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizu Temple entrance
Kiyomizu Temple entrance
Kyoto Private Tour - Heian-jingu Shrine1
Heian-jingu Shrine1
Kyoto Private Tour - Heian-jingu Shrine2
Heian-jingu Shrine2
Kyoto Private Tour -
Kyoto Private Tour -
Kyoto Private Tour - Kawai Kanjiro Museum 1
Kawai Kanjiro Museum 1
Kyoto Private Tour - Kawai Kanjiro Museum2
Kawai Kanjiro Museum2
Kyoto Private Tour - Kyoto Ceramic Center1
Kyoto Ceramic Center1
Kyoto Private Tour - Kyoto Ceramic Center1
Kyoto Ceramic Center1
Kyoto Private Tour - Kyoto Ceramic Center1
Kyoto Ceramic Center1
Kyoto Private Tour - Kawai Kanjiro Museum 3
Kawai Kanjiro Museum 3
Kyoto Private Tour - Nishijin-ori Museum
Nishijin-ori Museum

Kyoto Art Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical
Kyoto Tour Guide - Shuji O.

Joined 2023

Shuji O.
4.94 / 5
(63 reviews)
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Kyoto
English
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Shuji O.)
Up to 6 people

We will explore art places in Kyoto.

We will visit the Kyoto Handicraft Center, the Kyoto Ceramic Center, and other notable locations. We also see the nearby Heian-jingu Shrine and Kyomizu Temple. Please enjoy the art in Kyoto.

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 or the station

09:30 AM

Heian Jingu Shrine

We will take a bus to go there.

This is a large shrine. Please enjoy its characteristic buildings and beautiful garden.

10:20 AM

Kyoto Handicraft Center

We walk to the nearby Kyoto Handicraft Center.

It's a big souvenir shop.

12:00 PM

Lunch

Let me know about your preferences

01:00 PM

Kawai Kanjiro Museum

If you like design, art, and architecture, a visit to Kawai Kanjiro's house will not disappoint. It's a rare opportunity to discover the authentic style and humanity of an incredible Japanese artist who influenced generations of potters and craftsmen.

02:00 PM

Kyoto Ceramic Center

We can learn a lot about the ceramics in Kyoto.

You can try to make some or learn a great deal about ceramics.

We will use the Keihan Railway to get there.

Please note that it will be closed in both summer and winter.

03:00 PM

Kiyomizu Temple

If you have already visited here, we can move to another location, such as the Kondo Yuzo Museum.


Stunning views and unique architecture.

Must-see in Kyoto

Walk to Higashiyama Hills (sannenzaka, ninennzaka)

04:00 AM

Sannenzaka to Yasaka pagoda

If you have visited here, we can change to another place.


Atmospheric hills to the Yasaka area.

Downhill course with stairs. There are many shops, restaurants, and temples alongside. Photogenic spot.

04:30 PM

Gion Museum

If you have visited here, we can change to another place.


If you like, you can enjoy the real Geisha's (Geiko's) dancing.

And learn a lot about their art and life.

The museum costs 3100 JPY.

If you are not interested in this, we can end at your hotel or at a location where you will never get lost at 5 pm.

Ending Point

At Gion

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

- guide fee

- hotel pickup

What‘s not included

- transportation fees about 2000 JPY

- entrance fees 2000 JPY

- lunch 1500 - 3000 per/ person

- insurances

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
Kyoto Tour Guide - Shuji O.

Joined 2023

Shuji O.
4.94 / 5
(63 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Shuji O.

Hi, I am Shuji, a licensed tour guide living near Kansai International Airport.

I taught world history in high schools for four decades. So, I can explain Japanese culture or history in an easier way tailored to you who have different cultural and historical backgrounds.

I also practiced Kendo, Japanese fencing, for more than four decades, and now I enjoy growing vegetables and going fishing. Therefore, I can also share some Japanese culture and its nature.

I have traveled to more than 25 countries and all over Japan. I’m also passionate about photography and know many photogenic places in Japan.

If you prefer to go off the beaten track, I can take you to hidden gems, including some cozy restaurants. Of course, I also know how to enjoy the crowded, most popular tourist sites. I am here to make your trip stress-free. See you soon!


Reviews

A Quiet Day Exploring Ohara

Our first day in Kyoto was in Ohara, a small but historically significant town NE of the city. Our guide reached our multiple times prior to our meeting to confirm day/time, but also inquired about what our hopes were for the day together. Shuji was on time and we found him to be the ultimate guide for this all day experience. As a retired history teacher, and native to the area, we had a guide with deep insight to places we explored together, which included 800 year old temples punctuated with hip coffee and lunch spots along the way. This was exactly what we were looking for after a hectic pace in Tokyo! If you are looking for a professional and knowledgeable guide to show you to the lessor seen corners of Kyoto, Shuji is the man.

Jeffrey M.

Shuji O.

Thank you for the kind words! We had a nice day with you two. You knew how to enjoy the tour and appreciate the place and its history. We could travel to places that are less crowded but still charming. We enjoyed Ohara very much. We can't expect such a nice tour often. Thank you for the happy talk, too. Have a great time in Japan!

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