Kyoto beginner’s tour
Joined 2018
Kyoto popular spots & must visit spots
-Fushimi Inari 1000s Ted Torii gate shrine
-Kiyomizudera temple (world heritage)
-Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
-Gion geisha district
-Kinkakuji Golden temple (world heritage)
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At train station or your accommodation
- Depends your travel plan we can make decision.
Fushimi Inari taisha shrine
Known for 1000s red Torio gates
Kiyomizudera temple
World heritage temple Kiyomizudera.
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
Higashiyama old housing well preserving area walk & lunch (if nesecery)
Kinkakuji golden pavillion
World heritage site Kinkakuji golden pavillion
Ending Point
Anywhere convenient for you
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
Including,,,,
-Hotel pick up
-Guide fee
Not including,,,,
-Entrance fee
-Transportation fee
-Lunch
Tour Important Information
If you have any special needs, please let me know in advance.
-Physical strength
-Food restrictions
Important message from the supplier
NOTICE: I’m an English only tour guide.
My Spanish & Chinese are conversation level.
I am sorry for people looking for Spanish OR Chinese tour guide.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Kaori K.
Hello! My name is Kaori.
When I was young I was interested in tourism.
I was studying and working as tour conductor around Kanto area in Japan.
I lived abroad from my early 20s to mid 30s.
Australia, Taiwan, Central America, Great Britain, Spain and Italy.
Now I came back and live in Osaka where I was born.
The reason why I applied for the tour guide is because I was pleased when I guided my foreign friends around Japan.
Me personally love traveling a lot.
Especially trekking in the mountains and MTB trip by myself!
I’ve done El Camino De Santiago in Spain 4times!
Camino francés, Vía de la plata, Camino Norte, Camino de Madrid, Camino de San Salvador, Camino primitivo.
I’ve done Kumano Kodo pilgrimage, too.
I’ve travelled around Morocco, Greece and Italy by MTB :)
I love adventure!
I love to look up sightseeing informations and listen to the story of travelers!
In japan I also lived in several different prefectures such as Osaka, Nara, Wakayama, Tokyo, Kanagawa.
I might be able to guide you not only popular touristic sites but also to local hidden sights!
Please focus things what you like and want!!
I promise to do my best to organize a tour that is consistent with your interests!
Thank you for paying attention for my self-introduction.
I’m looking forward to see you soon.
LOVE
Kaori
Reviews
Ali I.
“Two great days in and around Kyoto ”
Kaori planned a really fun itinerary for us around Kyoto including mix of temples, palaces, shopping and even a special Japanese treats making class perfect for our kids. Kaori is super knowledgeable and flexible. She last minute changed up our plans so we could check out Nara. We loved our trip, thank you Kaori!
Greg B.
“Brilliant Guide”
Kaori was a brilliant guide an companion. She was very knowledgeable, and her English explanations were clear. She was great fun to be with and went out of her way to ensure we were on the right train to get to Kobe. We highly recommend Kaori if you want a great companion while being shown the sights.
Kaori K.
Hi Greg! You are so funny guy and Jan is so sweet lady as a flower (yes, she likes:)) We are very much off the path because of bike tour (which I’m not so use to) but in the end I’m very happy to made you 2 happy :) Please take care of Jan’s feet! Japan exclusions have looots of walk lol Enjoy your cruise from day after tomorrow!
Tammi N.
“Wonderful time in Kyoto!”
Thank you Kaori for your wonderful guidance in Kyoto! Our family loved all the great attractions (temples, shrines, street foods, and souvenir shopping) you led us to. Of course our favorite spot was Kiyomizu-dera and our Kimono experience! Thank you for being so accommodating with our time and our food choices. The weather was perfect and our pictures came out lovely! We love our souvenir frames and wall decorations with the sakuras - so pretty! This was an amazing 2days we’ll take with us and always cherish. I would highly recommend your service to anyone looking to explore Kyoto.
Kaori K.
Hi Tammi! Thank you for your great comment :)) It was beautiful & fun time with your family! You all energetic, good art sense & fun! I wish your beautiful spring pictures make others happy and interested in Japan :))
$206/ per group
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