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Kyoto : Fushimi Inari ・Higashi-yama・Geisha District
"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.
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 a hotel in Kyoto city. From Osaka, it takes another half hour to get to the first spot, Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
You make a wish at the main shrine of Fushimi Inari and then go through amazing number of vermilion colored Torii gates.
Yasaka-no-toh, five story pagoda
Yasaka Five-story Pagoda is very photogenic, one of the best picture taking places in Kyoto.
Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka Slopes
There are a lot of interesting shops along the road. You may feel an atmosphere of old Kyoto.
Lunch
At a local restaurant, perhaps at a Japanese restaurant.
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.
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.
Getting back to your hotel
If you want to get back to your hotel in Osaka, or to your cruise ship in Osaka Port, it takes about 1 hour from the last visiting spot in Gion Geisha District.
Ending Point
Convenient place for you, or your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, , hotel meet--up
- Transportation fees (you and guide), lunch, dinner, entrance fees, lunch, or other misc. purchases.
-Transportation fee for guide to pick you up at your hotel (round trip).
- Admissions : approximately 500 yen/adult・250 yen/junior high student
- Transportation fees : approximately 1000 yen/adult・500 yen/child (under 12 years old)
Tour Important Information
・This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to
wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
・Some stores, restaurants and taxis do not accept credit card, so please bring enough Japanese Yen with 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.
・ 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 guide
* 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
Osaka Tour Reviews
Kimberly N.
Kyoto : Fushimi Inarii ・Kiyomizu-dera・Geisha District
“Amazing day learning about Kyoto”
We had a wonderful day with Toshi as our guide. We got to visit both shrines and temples with facts around the history of the locations. Toshi was very friendly and really made our day enjoyable. I would highly recommend!
Toshi M.
(36 reviews)Hi Kimberly and Alex, Thank you for enjoying your tour today with me. Weather was nice, cherry blossoms are nice, your review is very nice, you guys were really nice. I' myself enjoyed the tour a lot too, as a guide. Excellent guests! Merci beaucoup Toshi M.
“Young & old … perfekt ”
It was a nice Tour thru some hotspots of Osaka. Toshi is a very friendly guy. He gives me every Information i ask for. Domo arigato!! :-)
Toshi M.
(36 reviews)Hi Jorg, Osaka castle had maybe too many visitors that you did not feel like going up there. But seemingly you enjoyed visiting the 1860s museum. I'm glad that you enjoyed that place with Kimono on you. I felt like I was with one of close friends of mine. Very nice review. Thank you for that. I really appreciate it. Hope you will continuously have a fun time while you are in Japan. Take Care, Toshi M.
“Trip to old Osaka ”
My day with Toshi was a lot of fun. We went to some interesting temples and shrine were he told me there history. We also went to parts of the city that are the same as years ago and had a really good lunch. If you want an interesting and easy to talk to guide go with Toshi. Randal
Toshi M.
(36 reviews)Hi Randal, Thank you very much for your review. Unfortunately, we could not visit The Museum of Housing and Living due to the corona virus.If you have a chance to come back here, I would like to show you nice small cities in the Kansai region. Hope you had a safe and easy trip getting back home. Best regards, Toshi
