"Higashi-yama" means Eastern mountain in Japanese. It is an interesting area with historic and scenic spots. They are located on the foot of Eastern mountains in Kyoto city. Anyone can enjoy visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu temple. In addition, walking in the historic site gives you a feel of olden time Kyoto atmosphere, and you will find a unique impression while strolling in the Gion Geisha district.
At your hotel in Osaka or Kyoto
Toshi will come to your hotel either in Osaka or Kyoto to meet you. The time schedule below is an example, starting from your hotel in Kyoto city. From Osaka, it takes half hour more to get to the first spot, Fushimi Inari Shrine.
You make a wish at the main hall of Fushimi Inari Shrine and then go through amazing number of vermilion colored Torii gates.
Yasaka Five-story Pagoda is very photogenic, one of the best picture taking places in Kyoto.
There are a lot of interesting shops along the path. You might feel atmosphere of old Kyoto .
At a local restaurant near Kiyomizu Temple.
Spectacular view of Kyoto city is on your palm. The guide will tell you a story of young monk who was seeking for Clear Water.
One of the well-known Geisha districts in Kyoto. You might be able to see Geisha walking on the street, if you are lucky.
If you want to get back to your hotel in Osaka, or to your cruise ship at the Osaka Port, it takes about 1.5 hour from the last visiting spot, Gion Geisha District.
Your hotel, or convenient place for you
Guide fee, hotel meet--up
Some restaurants, taxis, temples, and museums do not take credit card. Toshi will tell you, in advance, how much money you will need in this tour. Transportation fares (for you and the guide), lunch are not included, or other misc. purchases. Thank you.
* Before having confirmation of your tour, if I do not hear from you about your tour for a week, I will stop blocking your tour date in my calendar. Guiding service : Minimum 6 hours, maximum 8 hours during the period of March 20th ~ November 31st.
* Some stores, restaurants and taxis do not accept credit card, so please bring enough Japanese yen with you.The expense of this tour will be informed in advance.
* If you start this tour from a hotel in Osaka or else other than Kyoto, the duration of this tour would be prolonged 30 minutes or more. Extra 2,000 yen will be charged for this extra time.
* It is recommended that you purchase insurance for your trip to Japan.
* If you are working for a travel agency, please note that my guiding service is not available for your tour program, thank you.
If you start this tour from a hotel in Osaka or else other than Kyoto, the duration of this tour would be prolonged 30 ~ 60 minutes.
* Toshi will charge actual transportation fee (R.T.) to get to your hotel from his home in Osaka at the end of the tour.
* Duration of guiding service : minimum 6 hours and maximum 10 hours during the period of March 20th ~ November 31st.
* If you are working for a travel agency, please note that my guiding service is not available for your tour program, thank you.
“Enriching tour with Toshi-san”
Toshi-san is an experience tour guide as he has deep knowledge of the city Osaka. He told us of interesting historical stories of the general, ninjas and many more. He was friendly and caring, often volunteered to take group photos for us. Thank you Toshi-san.
Toshi M.
(41 reviews)Hi Sweetie, Thank you very much for your review. It sounds like that you had a fun day on touring with me in Osaka. It sounds like you had a fun day with me on that day. I get the most delighted to know that my clients had a fun day. Thank you again.
“Osaka Culinary Culture Tour”
Toshi was very helpful in adapting our 2 person tour to suit very wet conditions and we had a very enjoyable day exploring a number of Osaka's less busy spots. Toshi was a very good communicator and kept us informed in the weeks leading up to the tour. I would recommend Toshi for anyone interested in getting to know Osaka.
Toshi M.
(41 reviews)Hi Norman, Rain was terribly awful, besides our communication. I wished that the hotel man would have told you about the situation. Any way, apart from that, I hope you had a fun time in Osaka.
“Osaka tour”
This is a private tour, so it can be adjusted to your pacing & liking. We visited major tourist spots in Osaka. We had a memorable experience wearing kimono in Osaka museum. Mr. Toshi speaks good English too.
Toshi M.
(41 reviews)Hi Mary grace T, Thank you very much for your favorable review. I'm glad to hear "memorable experience". That makes me happy as a tour guide. If you come back to Japan, I would like to be your guid again. Thank you.Bes, Toshi M.