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Kyoto Kiyomizu and Fushimi Tour

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

Joined 2017

Makoto Y.
4.93 / 5
(119 reviews)
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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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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

Guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kyoto.

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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.

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Makoto Y.

Joined 2017

Makoto Y.
4.93 / 5
(119 reviews)
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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

Excellent guide to see Osaka if you are short on time

Makoto was excellent guiding us to see the main spots of Osaka since we were limited on time. He was very informative on all the major sights that we saw and my family including 2 teens enjoyed the tour very much! Highly recommend him! Thank you Makoto.

Mitul P.

Makoto Y.

Dear Mitul, Thank you for your nice comments. I am so happy to know that you and family enjoyed the tour. This tour was done in the limited time frame, so please come back again with enough time frame next time. I assure that you will enjoy more. Thanks again for your choosing me for your guide. Makoto

Wonderful Guide in Kyoto

Mak made our visit interesting and memorable. His English was excellent and he was well organised with the route of his tour. He has an in-depth knowledge of the history and culture of Kyoto and gave us a fascinating view of this ancient city. We enjoyed his company, guidance and choice of lunch venue. We recommend him very highly.

Niki O.

Makoto Y.

Dear Niki, Thanks for your nice comments. I also had a wonderful time guiding with you, talking about England. I am so happy that you could see the cherry blossoming in this Japan trip. Please consider visiting Japan again in Automn time. Thanks again for your choosing me of your guide. Makoto

Creating Special Memories - Heartfelt Thanks to Makoto for an Exceptional Kyoto Tour

Dear Makoto, Thank you for guiding my family and me through Kyoto this March. Thanks to you and your professional planning, we were able to see and experience the most special places, as well as the hidden gems of this ancient city. Combined with your wonderful humor and friendliness, this day became the best we could have had in Kyoto. We will always cherish this day in our hearts and would always choose to experience a tour with you again in the future. Once again, my sincere thanks, Makoto. Sincerely, Edgar

Edgar L.

Makoto Y.

Dear Edgar, Thank you very much for your nice comments in the tour. Please understand that I had a wonderful day with you as you are so nice family. Especially I was so impressed with your grandmother, who is so young and active. I have learned a lot from your grandmother. Thanks again for your choosing me of your guide. Makoto

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