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Kyoto Express Half Day Tour
This tour is an express customized half-day tour that will take you to several of the following attractions in Kyoto in a short period of time, tailored to your needs.
Please choose 2 or 3 places of your choice.
I will pick you up from and drop-off at your hotel or location of your choice.
・Fushimi Inari Shrine ・Arashiyama area (Bamboo forests, Monkey park etc.) ・ kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
・Kiyomizu-dera Temple ・Nijyo-jyo Castle ・Nishiki market ・Others
Meeting Point
Your hotel or location of your choice
Your hotel lobby or location of your choice
I will meet you at your hotel lobby or location of your choice.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
It is a famous shrine representing Japan that enshrines
the god of fertility.
The characteristic of this shrine is that there are
more than 10,000 torii gates all the way to the summit, and
you can pass through many torii gates along the way.
Here you can learn about Japanese religion, such as
the differences between Shinto and Buddhism, and
how to worship.
（Entrance fee）free
Arashiyama area (Bamboo forests etc.) or Kiyomizu-dera temple
・Arashiyama area (Bamboo forests etc.)
It is a scenic spot where the emperor and aristocrats had
villas for more than 1000 years.
Please stroll through beautiful scenery such as
the bamboo forest and Togetsukyo Bridge.
(Entrance fee)
The bamboo forest and Togetsukyo Bridge : Free
Tenryu-ji Buddhist Temple :
High School Student & Adult : 500 yen
Elementary & Junior High School Student : 300 yen
・Kiyomizu-dera Temple
The view from the terrace, called "Kiyomizu-no-butai"
(stage of Kiyomizu), is spectacular.
The main shrine enshrines one of the Buddhist statues, the
Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.
Other statues of Buddha, such as Niou and Jizo Bosatsu, can also be seen.
Located on a hillside, the temple commands a panoramic view of
the city of Kyoto.
There are many souvenir shops along the approach to the
temple, where you can buy traditional Japanese souvenirs.
Nearby is the five-story pagoda known as Yasaka-no-to (Yasaka Pagoda).
（Entrance fee）
High School Student & Adult : 400 yen
Elementary & Junior High School Student : 200 yen
Kinkaku-ji Temple (The Golden pavilion)
The Golden Pavilion and gardens are especially
breathtaking.
(Entrance fee)
High School Student & Adult : 400 yen
Elementary & Junior High School Student : 300 yen
Other spots (If time permits)
・Nijyo-jyo Castle
Nijo-jyo Castle was built by the Tokugawa shogunate in
the 17th century and has watched over the rise and fall of the shogunate.
In particular, the Ninomaru Palace is designated as a
national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
(Entrance fee)
Adult : 1300 yen
Junior High School & High School Student : 400 yen
Elementary School Student : 300 yen
・Nishiki ｍarket
It is a traditional market called "Kyoto's kitchen", and the narrow
alleys are lined with fruit and vegetable shops, fish shops, and
other shops. Also, eating while walking is possible.
(Entrance fee) Free
Your hotel or location of your choice
We will say goodbye at your hotel lobby or location of your choice.
Ending Point
Your hotel or location of your choice
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Licensed Tour Guide, Your hotel or location of your choice pick-up
Transportation fee, Lunch fee, Entrance fee
Tour Important Information
＊You will know following items.
・Japanese garden style and architecture
・Differnce between Shinto (Japanese original religion) and Buddhism
・The meaning of Torii gate etc.
・The type of Buddha statue
・How to pray at Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple
・Japanese history
・Japanese traditional cuisine
・Others
＊I can also guide in following spots if you pay additional fee.
・Nara ・Osaka ・Hiroshima ・Himeji ・Tayama & Shirakawa-go・Hikone Castle in Shiga
Important message from the guide
Please feel free to contact me!!
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 Reviews
“Amazing sightseeing ”
Kazuhiko is very kind and helpful with our trip in Kyoto.Thank you so much for everything you organise for us.
Kazuhiko G.
(161 reviews)Hello, Thank you for the nice review. Did you arrive safely in Tokyo? I am glad your lovely family enjoyed the tour despite the unfortunate rainy and cloudy weather. I had a great time too. I hope this tour will be a memorable one. I hope you will come to Japan again. Thank you !! Kazuhiko Goto
“Very informative tour”
Our tour with Kazu was excellent, his knowledge was very evident as he explained the various traditions etc. about Japan and the Japanese way of life. Highly recommended. The tea ceremony was excellent.
Kazuhiko G.
(161 reviews)Hello, Thank you for the nice review. I apologize for not having enough time to say goodbye to you after the tour. But I am very happy that you enjoyed the tea ceremony. I had a great time too. I hope this tour will be one of your most memorable tours in Japan. Thank you very much!!
“Fantastic Most Memorable Tour”
Kazuhiko San provided an excellent service. He toured me and my father around Osaka Castle, Local shrines and the Dotonbori area. We ate lunch at a fantastic conveyor belt sushi restaurant which we all enjoyed. Throughout the tour Kazuhiko san provided historical and interesting facts relating to the various areas visited. Me and my father had a great time and would strongly recommend Kazuhiko San. ありがとうございます.
Kazuhiko G.
(161 reviews)Hello, Thank you for the nice review. I apologize for making you walk all over the place in a crowded place. But the weather was great and I was glad you had a good time too. I hope this tour will be one of the most memorable tours in Japan. Good luck with your Japanese language studies. こちらこそありがとうございました！！
