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Kyoto Private Tour - Arashiyama Bamboo Foerst
Arashiyama Bamboo Foerst
Kyoto Private Tour - Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Senbon torii or one thousand shrine gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine
Senbon torii or one thousand shrine gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto Private Tour - Sakuramon gate at Fushimi Inari Shrine
Sakuramon gate at Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto Private Tour - Nishinomaru Garden at Nijo Castle
Nishinomaru Garden at Nijo Castle
Kyoto Private Tour - Chinese -style gate called Karamon at Nijo Castle
Chinese -style gate called Karamon at Nijo Castle
Kyoto Private Tour - Ninomaru Palace at Nijo Castle
Ninomaru Palace at Nijo Castle
Kyoto Private Tour - Changing colors of autumn leaves at Kinkakuji Temple
Changing colors of autumn leaves at Kinkakuji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Dragon's Gate Waterfall at Kinkakuji Temple
Dragon's Gate Waterfall at Kinkakuji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple

Kyoto Golden Route (Nijo Arashiyama Kinkakuji Fushimi Inari)

Highlights
Kyoto Tour Guide - Hideo Y.

Joined 2014

Hideo Y.
4.63 / 5
(204 reviews)
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Kyoto
English, Japanese (Native)
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Hideo Y.)
Up to 15 people

Kyoto was the ancient capital of Japan from 794 over one thousand years.

I would like to introduce you Nijo Castle, Arashiyama bamboo Forest, Tenryuji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden pavilion), and Fushimi Inari Taisha.

Fushimi Inari Taisha has 1,000 shrine gates, It had been ranked top among most popular scenic spots in Japan by foreign tourists for 6 years in a row.

Your entrance fee is 2,300 yen /person..

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

at your hotel

- I pick you uo in the lobby of your hotel.

09:20 AM

Nijo Castle

One of the most important historical events was held in this palace.

11:00 AM

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

We enjoy walking Bamboo Forest.

11:50 AM

Tenryuji Temple

You enjoy seeing beautiful flowers evry season.

02:30 PM

Kinkakuji Temple

The Temple of Golden Pavilion

04:00 PM

Fushimi Inari Shrine

We enjoy walking through 1,000 Torii gates.

Ending Point

at your hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, entrance fee

Tour Important Information

If you are a good walker , you can enjoy walking Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka and Kiyomizu slopes lined with souvenir shops and restaurants ion the way to Kiyomizu Temple. Furthermore you can wear rent kimono for about 3,500 yen a day.


You can enjoy walking and shopping on Nishiki Market.


Luckily you might see Geiko and Maiko around Gion area. if you are interested in tradirional Japanese culture, you can visit Gion Corner where you enjoy traditional performances such as Geiko and Maiko Dance, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, court music, and Bunraku (Japanese puppet play) and the like for 2,800yen per person at 6pm and 7pm.

Important message from the supplier

I guide you Sapporo, Furano, Otaru, Hakodate in Hokkaido / Aomori in Hokuriku / Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji in Kansai / Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Kagoshima in Kyushu / Kochi, Matsuyama, Ehime in Shikoku / Matsumoto in Nagano/ Tottori, Shimane, Kanazawa, Sakaiminato, Fukui in Japan Sea side / Please get in touch with me!!

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
Kyoto Tour Guide - Hideo Y.

Joined 2014

Hideo Y.
4.63 / 5
(204 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Hideo Y.

Hello, I'm HIDEo YOSHIda. Please call me HIDEYOSHI, the same name as the famous shogun who built the Osaka Castle in 1585.

I was born in Kobe and worked in Osaka for nearly 40 years. I would like to introduce the Kansai region to you ,including Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama.

Kobe is one of the two largest ports in Japan, along with Yokohama. After the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1868, foreigners built their residences on the hillside of the Kitano-cho area, overlooking the ocean. Many of the foreign residences are now open to the public as museums, including the Weathercock House, with it's symbol weathercock on the triangle-shaped roof.

In Meriken Park, the red Port Tower (the city's landmark), creates a beautiful contrast against the white Kobe Marine Museum. The museum's design was inspired by the waves and sailing ships.

When you have a chance to visit Osaka, please join my tour. I'm sure you'll enjoy the interesting and historical, scenic spots. For example, Shin-Sekai is a downtown area with a strange mix of nostalgic atmosphere and contemporary energy. You can try local foods (kushikatsu, sushi, tempura) at a reasonable price. Billiken (a famous statue of the spirit of luck) will be waiting for you!!. Dotombori is a popular street with a lot of flashy signboards. Osaka is widely known as a "Kuidaore-no-machi", or literally "drinking and eating luxuriously to death." Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi HIDEYOSHI in 1585. Oh, it's my residence, isn't it !

These days "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" area in USJ, or Universal Studios Japan, is also attracting more and more people.

I'll be looking forward to seeing you !!

Reviews

Hideo was very knowledgeable and fit

We were a large party and Hideo had ordered us a mini bus with a driver. There were a few hiccups with pricing but everything worked out. He did very well and went with us to each spot and explained a lot of things. He is very fit for his age. Thank you for our wonderful tour.

Ching L.

Hideo Y.

Thank you for your excellent review. Lastly we visited Ryugado Cave. I'm sure you got excited that you walked through the cave to see various shapes of lime stones. I hope you enjoy Japan trip. I wish you and all your family good health and happiness.

Top Choice for Exploring Kanazawa

Hideo is an excellent guide! He answered all our questions and created a very complete itinerary with a great pace. We had plenty of time to visit temples, make stops to explore, and even do some shopping along the way. Hideo is very attentive, respectful, and kind — a wonderful guide and a great choice for a tour in Kanazawa.

Nicolás B.

Hideo Y.

I'm very happy to receive your excellent review. You showed the interest in kaga temari ball that parents gave their daughters who would marry into someone's family, so you got the beautiful ball. And 100% of gold leaf is produced in Kanazawa. You got the golden statue that protects your year of the Chinese zodiac. I'm sure you enjoy Japan trip. I wish you and all your family good health and happiness.

We were under the impression that a museum visit was included; however, when we arrived, it was closed. I had hoped the guide would have been aware of the national holiday before scheduling the visit.

As I mentioned, we were charged more than the agreed amount, and the guide seemed to be rushing a bit during the tour.

Dr.r.k. C.

Hideo Y.

Thank you for your review. Yes, I have to deeply appologize you the museum was closed. The day was Tuesday, so I thought it was open but Monday was National holiday, so the following day it was closed. By the way I'm sure you enjoyed Awaodori dance and Naruto whirlpool. On the following day we could meet at Himeji port. I'm sure you enjoy Japan trip. I wish you all the best.

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