Kyoto : Many Foxes/ Many Buddhas/ Geisha 7 hours
Joined 2018
"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. You enjoy visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine. You will be amazed with many Buddhas in Sanjusangen-do temple. In addition, walking in the historic site gives you a feel of olden time Kyoto atmosphere, and you will find an unique impression while strolling in the Gion Geisha district.
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 Osaka or Kyoto
Meeting Toshi at your hotel
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.
Sanjusangen-do
The name "Sanjusangen-do" is derived from the "33 pillars" in the
inner sanctum of the large main hall. It is said that the Kannon, Goddess
of Mercy, transforms into 33 different forms, in order to save people.
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.
Lunch
At a local restaurant near Fushimi Inari.
Yasaka-no-toh, five story pagoda
Yasaka Five-story Pagoda is very photogenic, one of the best picture taking places in Kyoto.
Gion Geisha District
One of the well-known Geisha districts in Kyoto. You might be able to see Geisha walking on the street, if you are lucky.
Your hotel
If you go to Osaka Port, you should take enough time to get back to your cruise ship.
Ending Point
Your hotel, or convenient place 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
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.
Tour Important Information
* 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.
Important message from the supplier
* 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.
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 Toshi M.
Hello, my nickname is Toshi. I am a nationally licensed tour guide, working mostly in the Kansai Region, Osaka, Kyoto and Nara. I was born in Kyoto and live in Osaka now. I went to the U.S. and stayed there for several years. Returning to Japan, I began to work as a media coordinator. Media coordinator helps foreign film makers, TV productions, or journalists who want to produce documentaries or TV programs about Japan. I assisted them in such ways as finding locations, setting up interviews, coordinating logistics etc. Some of the things that a media coordinator should do is similar to what a tour guide does, in order to present good guiding services.
As I have worked on various media projects, I traveled extensively throughout Japan. That experience led me to a greater appreciation for my own country and culture. Japan’s culture is very unique and rich with entertainment, art, literature, craft work, Manga, temples and shrines, festivals, food and drinks, etc.. It’s countless. I would like to share these things with you. I presented some tours around Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara in my tour pages. If you would like to explore Osaka, Kyoto and Nara, or else, please let me know. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Reviews
Ian B.
“Day to remember ”
Although Toshi had a sprained ankle he never stopped in his quest to show us his Osaka. From Osaka castle, the museum with its replica of a Japanese village to the 2km shopping centre it was fantastic.
Toshi M.
Hi Ian, Thank you very much for your review with the good pictures. I’m really glad that you guys enjoyed the tour with me in Osaka. Terry and you were very excited about being able to find interesting Kimono in the long shopping mall. Also, the museum of 1830s attracted everyone in your group. I get happy to see my clients enjoy their tour with me. Thank you. Toshi M.
Lloyd C.
“Nice person, perhaps an off day”
Unfortunately, our experience did not match the rave reviews we read prior to booking. Toshi is a nice, gentle person, but was perhaps too passive and tentative during our time together. WFor example, we ended up taking the lead to find the correct subway to get to our first destination. It's possible that he was very tired that day, because he did not capture the vibrancy and energy of Osaka. We have traveled extensively and have hired guides in 5 continents. This was one of the few times that our expectations were not met.
Toshi M.
Hi Lloyd, Thank you for taking your time and writing about your tour with me in Osaka. People come to Osaka with an expectations that they want to have good experiences in a different culture, such as, through visiting interesting spots, taking transport and food. I apologize for not being able to meet your expectations well in your Osaka tour. I learned a lot from this experience. I will be careful about that. If you plan to come back to Osaka, or else, please let me know, if you do not mind. Best.
Laura D.
“Amazing 2 days with Toshi”
Toshi was a wonderful guide throughout our two days with him through Osaka and Nara! Despite some hard to navigate crowds, he skillfully guided us with ease, allowing us to have a great experience. He took us to two great lunch spots, one of them being my favorite sushi on our trip through Japan. We also made a great memory at a sweet and tea shop he encouraged us to stop into, though not in the original itinerary. Toshi definitely wants to help make great memories for the people he guides. I couldn’t recommend Toshi more and will definitely book him again our next time in the area.
Toshi M.
H i Laura, Thank you very much for saying good things about me. As you expressed, yes, we had such a good time in Osaka and Nara. I felt like I was with good friends visiting me from the States. Maybe, in a way I enjoyed this tour more than you guys. And right now, I’m enjoying remembering back especially Kimono attire of both of you, and what happened around Exit 14. I thank you for being my guest. Toshi M.
$234/ per group
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