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Kyoto Kiyomizu and Fushimi Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical
Kyoto Tour Guide - Makoto Y.

Joined 2017

Makoto Y.
4.93 / 5
(123 reviews)
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Kyoto
English, Japanese
7 hours
Private tour (only you and Makoto Y.)
Up to 6 people

This tour is designed for the tourist, who is interested in the atmosphere of ancient capital, and cultures.

This is walking tour of Kiyomizu area through Yasaka Shrine, where the ancient atmosphere is well remained.

We plan to visit Nishimi Food Market street to see the food culture of Kyoto people also.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Kyoto station or hotel in Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine: No.1 popular spot with thousands of Torii gates

Kiyomizudera Temple: Nice view of whole Kyoto city with famous 13 meter-high temple veranda

Sannen-zaka/Ninen-zaka: Ancient atmosphere well remained here

You will enjoy the atmosphere of ancient capital, as if you were time-slipped to ancient city.

There are many Kimono rental shops and people enjoy to wear the Kimono and walk around this area.

At Nishiki Food Market, you will see many local food, and you can eat them with reasonable price.

Kodaiji Temple: Built by Nene, the wife of samurai leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Elegant Zen garden is well known

Yasaka Shrine: Famous for the summer festival called Gion Festival

Nishiki Food Market street: This street is called Kitchen of Kyoto people, where seafood, vegetable, pickles, etc. are sold

Ending Point

Kyoto station

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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kyoto.

What‘s not included

Transportation fee(you and guide) 1000 yen for train/subway

Lunch, Entrance fee at Kiyomizu temple and Kodaiji temple(1000 yen)

Tour Important Information

This is mainly walking tour about two hours and walking shoes are recommended to prepare.

Please consider the meeting time to be 9AM or after, as I come from Nara area.

Important message from the supplier

No special conditions

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 - Makoto Y.

Joined 2017

Makoto Y.
4.93 / 5
(123 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Makoto Y.

Hello, I’m Makoto (Mac) and I'm a national-licensed tour guide.

My previous career as an automotive engineer, gave me the opportunity to learn English and to live in the US, Germany, and England. After I retired, I learned more about the Japanese history especially focusing on Nara and Kyoto to become a historical specialist of the Nara area. I now live in Ikaruga town in Nara prefecture, where the UNESCO World Heritage, Horyuji temple is located. I regularly offer guides on the Fujinoki tumulus, which is located near the Horyuji temple. It contains very interesting Archaeological findings from the end of the Kofun Period.

Recently, there are many foreign tourists who come to Japan, and I hope they enjoy learning about the culture and history of Japan. I would like to help tourists have a broader and deeper understanding of the Japanese culture and that is the reason why I decided to become a tour guide to help and support their experience in Japan.

Nara is the place where Japan started. The capital was located in Asuka, Fujiwara and Nara before it moved to Kyoto. Therefore, there are many places to visit in Nara to trace the original history of Japan, which I have a depth of knowledge.

Let’s explore the roots of Japan together!!

Reviews

Enjoyable & informative day exploring Kyoto castles, palaces and temples

We very much enjoyed our day with Makoto. The sites visited were an interesting selection where we could learn more about Japanese history and culture. Makoto is a very thoughtful guide, providing us with material to take home as well as a momento of our day together. Having Makoto guide us between the four sites made the day so much more seamless than if we’d tried to do it ourselves.

Ian B.

Makoto Y.

Dear Ian, Thank you very much for your nice comments. It was so hot today but I have enjoyed the tour with you as you are so keen to learn about the Japanese history and culture. Also you brought good memory of England and U.S. for which I enjoyed very much. It was amazing that you enjoyed "Ochazuke" (rice with tea), and "Kakizouri" (shaved ice), which is typical Japanese food. You fit Japanese culture so well and quickly. I am sure that you find more of Japanese culture and food in your trip. Thanks again for your choosing me of your guide this time. Makoto

Kyoto Day Tour with Makoto

We had a wonderful day in Kyoto with Makoto! He was well prepared with the days itinerary and brought us additional information about the history and areas we visited. He was kind, energetic, fun and knowledgeable. He also assisted us with our upcoming days travel plans. He looked for ways to connect with us and when he learned one of us was having a birthday on the day of our tour he found ways to make our time together extra special which was deeply appreciated. We would recommend anyone to tour with Makato and it’s sure to be a great day!

Lara B.

Makoto Y.

Dear Lara, Thanks for your nice comments. Please understand that I also had a wonderful day with you as you brought nice memory of US. I am so happy to know that you enjoyed the Kyoto tour. I recommend you to visit Nara next time. Thanks again for your choosing me of your guide. Makoto

Excellent guide, very informative

We booked Makoto for 2 days - Kyoto site seeing and Nara. Both days were wonderful. We were there during Golden Week and even though both places were extremely busy, he knew were to take us to see the sites and to avoid the crowds. He has very good English and a great knowledge of the history. Excellent guide and I 100% recommend him

Katy A.

Makoto Y.

Dear Katy, Thank you so much for your nice comments. I am so happy to know that you have enjoyed the tour. I also enjoyed very much especially knowing that you are both good animal lover. It was wonderful timing to see the wisteria in Kyoto and Nara. I am sure that you will enjoy the autumn color of Japan. Please visit Japan again. Thank you for your choosing me of your guide. Makoto

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