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Kyoto Day-trip to Miho Museum
Joined 2023
In this tour we would like to take you to the most spectacular museum in the area, the Miho Museum by renown architect I. M. Pei. We will ensure you reach this difficult to visit museum hidden in the depths of the mountains of Shiga Prefecture. As there is little language support available, on this tour we will be joined by an interpreter.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kyoto Station
- Meet at Kyoto station and travel together to the hidden Miho Museum.
Miho Museum
Explore the exquisite art of the Miho Museum, enjoy the beautiful gardens and nature surrounding the museum.
Have a delicious vegetarian lunch at the Pine View Tea Room
At this wonderful restaurant, with view of the rolling mountains in the background, you can enjoy a variety of dishes made using locally grown organic vegetables. Highly recommended!
Return to Kyoto Station
Ending Point
Kyoto Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
In this tour you will be joined by an experienced guide as well as an interpreter. As such the price includes guiding services as well as interpretation.
Transportation expenses and tickets are not included. The museum is 1300 JPY per person. Transportation is around 1400 per, person per way.
During the tour we will visit the Pine Tea Room. Purchases are to be covered individually.
Tour Important Information
As it is located deep in the mountains, the museum is closed some months of the year. Please allow us to confirm the opening time before booking.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in other areas around Kansai as well, such as Kobe or Wakayama, if you pay my transportation fee.
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 2023
About Tour Guide Eco H.
Eco has called Kyoto his home for the last 7 years, and now he hopes to share with you all he has learned of this wonderful city and the surrounding area. Recent graduate with a background in Japanese history and religion, he is now a professor a university in nearby Kobe city. Therefore, if you are particularly interested in learning more about the history and culture of Kyoto he can provide exciting narratives to go along with visiting the delightful sites. Throughout his time in Kyoto he has been working as a guide for numerous organisations, including guiding around Japanese tourists visiting Kyoto, and has provided many with a unique view of the city.
Reviews
“Eco is a Wonderful Tour Guide”
Eco handles my large family well. He was flexible and accommodating. He is so knowledgeable and taught us many interesting things. We learned about the history and culture and religions of Japan. We loved our tour with Eco!
“Off the beaten path”
We traveled aß a family of three, first time to Kyoto. Eco responded to every question I had very quick. We met at the hotel and went for a four hour walk through Tokio, as requested throu parts of Kyoto that are not so crowded. Eco was very knowledgable, friendly and very flexible during the tour. He gave us a lot of Tips for our stay in Kyoto. We had a wonderful time off the beaten path im Kyoto.
$485/ per group
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