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Cultural Properties in Ancient Capital of Kyoto- from Osaka
Joined 2019
In Kyoto, there are a lot of cultural properties. Of them, seventeen temples and shrines are included in World Heritage. On this tour, we will visit some of them Osaka to feel the profundity and splendor of Kyoto.
If you are interested in the places which are not listed here, for example, if you would like to visit Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle, Silver Pavilion, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, Sanjusangen-do and others, just let me know. I will customize the tour for you.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
TBD (at your hotel)
Arashiyama, Togetsu Bridge, Bamboo Forest and Temryuji
Arashiyama is very well known for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. Located in the west of Kyoto City, it has been a typical tourist destination in Kyoto for more than 1200 years. The Togetsu Bridge and the Bamboo Forest are the symbols of Arashiyama.
Ryoanji and the Zen Rock Garden
Ryoanji is a Zen-style temple built in 1450. It is well known all over the world for its Zen-style Rock Garden. It became so famous after Queen Elizabeth II of England praised it when she visited the temple in 1975. However, exact construction date, intention and the name of the designer of the garden still remain unclear.
Kinkaku-ji Temple, the Golden Pavilion
Kinkakuji Temple, which was built in 1397, is also called the Golden Pavilion because it used to be a noble villa. Japan at the time when Kinkakuji Temple was built was rich both in national power and culture due to the trade with Ming. The symbol of it is the gorgeous structure of Kinkakuji, which is filled with gold foil.
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is a guardian shrine for rice cultivation and business, worshipped by a lot of people. We will make a pilgrimage under the famous One Thousand Torii gates here to wish prosperity.
Ending Point
TBD (at your hotel)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
Insurance
Transportation fare, entrance fees and lunch (you and guide),
Transportation fare
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Tour Important Information
As this is a TRAIN and WALKING tour, comfortable shoes are recommended.
Tours are NOT covered by insurance.
Transportation fare, entrance fees and lunch for guests and guide are NOT included. Ask for details.
Direct payment will be occurred in CASH on the spot on the day of the tour.
I used to work for a prefectural government as a director of Cultural Heritage Management Department. I have a lot of knowledge on cultural properties and the World Heritage sites in Japan. I will give an intellectual guidance to you based on my knowledge and experience.
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 2019
About Tour Guide Hiroyuki T.
Hi!
I had been working for Wakayama Prefectural Government for 38 years, mainly in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations. I am a national certificated English guide and I have a lot of knowledge and experience in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations.
I am very good at cultural heritages.
And Koyasan and Kumano in Wakayama Prefecture are inscribed in the World Heritage List as parts of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". I was a project manager of "the Koyasan and Kumano World Heritage Inscription Project” at Wakayama Prefectural Government. I know inside and out of Koyasan, Kumano, Wakayama and other places in the Kansai area.
I have a lot of experience of guiding as I was also in charge of international relations for a long time at the government.
I will be able to provide interpretive guiding service for you around Koyasan, Wakayama, Osaka and other places in the Kansai area as I am a cultural heritage management and international relations professional.
I am sure you will be able to get deeper understandings on Japanese culture and that your trip with me will be memorable one.
Reviews
“Osaka with historic background”
Our group of four enjoyed the walking tour led by Hiro, who was an excellent resource for the places we visited in Osaka, namely the Osaka Castle and the Shitenno-Ji Temple. We especially appreciated his pausing at each site to give us historic information and background. Hiro was very knowledgeable and efficient, especially in his pre-excursion communication to us, giving us assurance that we would enjoy the day. Perhaps the best comment I could make occurred after he answered one of our emails by stating.: “Just come, I will take care of everything”
Hiroyuki T.
(132 reviews)Thank you very much for kind words. It was very nice spending time with you in Osaka. It was not a long tour but it was very comfortable to have a conversation with you. You showed a lot of interest to Japanese history and culture, I am very happy to know that you liked my "history lessons". Please take good care of yourself and stay health. Best wishes, Hiro
“Second great day with Hiro”
Hiro guided us for two days in a row and just like the first day his itinerary and insight was excellent and informative. Thanks Hiro
Hiroyuki T.
(132 reviews)It was a beautiful day Just like the first day. We had a wonderful time just like the first day. I enjoyed the tour myself. There are a lot more to see and to experience in this area. Come back to Japan again to visit another beautiful place. Hiro
Bill R.
Cultural Properties in Ancient Capital of Kyoto- from Osaka
“Great day provided by Hiro”
We had the pleasure of being guided around Kyoto by Hiro. It was a most informative and enjoyable day. Hiro had setup a full day of things to see and provided great background information and insight to the various sights. Great day. Bill
Hiroyuki T.
(132 reviews)Bill san, Thank you very much for your kind message. I am glad to know that you liked my tour very much. I had a wonderful day myself with you. How is your brother-in-law? Is he okay? Say hello to him. Please come back to Japan again with him. Hiro
