Kyoto Experience & Town walking
Joined 2017
This tour consists of 3 elements.
One is an experience of Japanese culture (Tea Ceremony)
2nd is to touch with Japanese Food culture. Ingredient of Nishiki Market represents the best food in Kyoto.
3rd is to sroll Gion Distirct and to realize the Gion culture, which is continuing for more than 400 years.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel in Kyoto
Experience Tea Ceremony at Tea Ceremony Room by serving tea by yourself
Nishiki market (Kyoto Best Ingredient Center) and Kyoto commercial district
Gion District will show their culture from old days.
Ending Point
at your hotel in Kyoto or your final destination
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
guide fee
hotel pick-up in Kyoto
Tea ceremony fee: J.Yen2700 per person
transportation fee ( you & guide)
lunch(J.Yen1500)
dinner(J.Yen2500)
Tour Important Information
At Gion District, you may find real Maiko & Geisya, however, you cannot take photoes with them
Because since they professional entertainers, they will take photoes only wtih their guests. You are just tourist.
The Merchants in Kyoto are very proud of their goods, and then it is not a good idea to request for discount.
Please put-on suitable shoes for walking.
Important message from the supplier
See the calendar for availability
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 2017
About Tour Guide Eric T.
Hallow ! This is Eric Tanaka.
I was born in Kyoto, and I have been living in Kyoto.
I am sure that Kyoto is one of the best city for sightseeing and living.
I wish if I can introduce some nice places for you by walking around city streets.
Also, in suburbs, there are a lot of nice sightseeing places such as Bamboo forest, Monkey park, Fushimi shrine, Zen practice temples and so on.
Let's enjoy Kyoto town and Kyoto food.with me.
Reviews
“thank you for this informative day”
Erik presented important highlights of Kyoto. We enjoyed the well planned tour as well as Erics flexibility to follow our individual wishes.
Eric T.
Thank you very much for your comments I enjoyed tour with you too I wish if we can meet again in Kyoto Regards Eric Tanaka
Eric G.
7 Fantastic Districts along Kamo River on foot or by bike
“Biking the town was the way to go.”
We rented motorized bikes for our family of five. We went to several stops and had a great day.
Eric T.
I am happy to have had the tour with your family. I welcome you next visit to Japan Eric Tanaka
“Great tour”
We enjoyed the tour with Eric. He knows the little things that you would never get and he was attentive to our questions and needs. 100% recommended!
Eric T.
It it my pleasure that I have received your comments to my tour. I hope that You will enjoy more in Japan. I wish if you will contact with me. on your next tour to Japan. Regards Eric Tanaka
$211/ per group
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