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Kyoto Mt. Daimonji Hiking Tour -Nanzenji to Ginkakuji Silver Temple -

Nature & Outdoor
Kyoto Tour Guide - Koichi W.

Joined 2018

Koichi W.
4.96 / 5
(74 reviews)
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Aren't you tired of busy sightseeing spots a little bit? Don't you want to move your body, and enjoy workout on the mountain path with calm historical sites? . I recommend this trekking tour. This tour involves hiking from Yamashina Bishamondo temple to Ginkakuji Silver Pavillion via Higashiyama trekking route and Mt. Daimonji with its panoramic view.

Itinerary

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

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Kyoto Station or Your hotel

08:00 AM

Your Hotel

Pick you up at your hotel

09:00 AM

Nanzenji Temple

It is the head temple of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, and although it was originally built as an Imperial villa in 1264, it is famous for big wooden gate and its gardens. We walk through the ground of the temple.

10:00 AM

Mountain path in the Eastern Mountains of Kyoto

Trekking in eastern mountains through small valley from Nanzenji temple

10:30 AM

Mt.Daimonji

Enjoy breathtaking view from the Eastern Mountains (Mt.Daimonji) *How about a coffee break on the top?

11:30 AM

Ginkakuji (Silver pavilion)

Originally built as a villa for the 8th shogun of Muromachi period, Ashikaga Yoshimasa. Ginkakuji is a typical example of the "wabi-sabi" beauty.

12:30 PM

Lunch

Let's find a nice restaurant near the Silver Temple and have lunch!

01:00 PM

Philosopher's Path to Nanzenji

Walking along the Philosopher's Path from Silver Pavilion to Nanzenji Temple

02:00 PM

Higashiyama Subway Station

See you off at Higasiyama Subway Station, and Kanpai (Cheers) for your completion.

Ending Point

Higashiyama Subway Station or Ginkakuji temple (depending on the fitness level of your group and the weather conditions)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

-Guiding fee

* This tour might be extended due to various circumstances such as weather conditions etc. In such case, I would NOT charge any extra guide fee.

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What‘s not included

-Transportation fare

-Lunch

-Drinks and snacks

-Entrance fees (Ginkakuji(600JPY/person) temple) *If you like to enter.

-Other personal expenses

Tour Important Information

I recommend you should wear sneakers or hiking shoes and bring a rain wear or an umbrella in case of shower, and also bring some bottles of water and snacks to appease your thirst and hunger temporarily sine we will walk about 4 hours in mountainous area maximum height is 470 meters above sea level.

You can have "Onigiri" rice ball lunch or sandwiches on the mountain if you like. Some good portable boxed lunches and bottles of drink are sold at Kyoto station. If you hope,I can serve you a cup (my handmade) of regular coffee or tea during the tour.

There is no restroom during mountainous area from Bishamondo to Ginkakuji.

Nanzenji is our tour's goal, but depending on the fitness level of your group and the weather conditions, Ginkakuji might be our goal.

Important message from the supplier

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I usually use public transportation systems such as trains, buses, taxi, and so on.

I like outdoor activities. If you would like to do hiking, cycling etc., please feel free to ask me in advance.

Cancellation Policy

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Koichi W.

Joined 2018

Koichi W.
4.96 / 5
(74 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Koichi W.

Hi! I'm Koichi. I was born in Osaka, I studied in Kyoto when I was a university student. Now I live in Shiga next to Kyoto. I am a national government licensed tour guide. I have been guiding about 160 groups over the past twelve months.

I usually guide my customers mainly in Kansai region including Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe and Shiga by public transportation systems.

Well, I am curious about Japanese history, especially the history of Japan's ancient times since I was raised next to the world biggest mausoleum of the ancient Emperor called "Nintoku" in Sakai city Osaka which has just become one of the world cultural heritage sites. I dug out some ancient earthen ware vessels around there when I was a primary school student like the adventure archaeologist “Indiana Jones" (It’s our secret!!). That was my hobby. Now, one of my hobbies is outdoor activities such as mountaineering, kayaking, skiing and others. So I would like to take you to some good places where you can enjoy Japanese unique nature.

I love to guide foreign visitors from all over the world. I think it is my calling or heavenly given job. Let's go and enjoy together! I hope to see you soon.

Reviews

Great day in Osaka

Koichi met us at our hotel, showed us how to use the train, shortened the lines and managed the crowds for us on a great day in Osaka. He was friendly, funny and well-informed. I highly recommend him for a tour of Osaka

Eileen E.

Koichi W.

Hi! Eileen san. Thank you for giving me such a nice review and good rating. It was a short time but I was able to share a wonderful time with you. If you have a chance to come to Japan, I hope to see you again. Arigato-gozaimasu!! Koichi

The Kobe King

If you want a guide that knows his way around Kobe then Koichi is your man.From the use of the rail system and bullet train he took us to so many interesting places. He always made sure we were well looked after and also took us for a great Japanese lunch nothing is to much trouble for Mr Koichi. I would highly recommend that you use Koichi as your guide if you want to learn a lot about Kobe.

Norman B.

Koichi W.

Hi! Norman san, Thank you for giving me such a wonderful comment and high rating. I am very happy to have shared a wonderful time with you. I hope to see you in the near future. I miss you. Please come again (#^.^#)

fantastic!

We were a group of 4. We spent 4-half days with Koichi. It was a fabulous time and experience. Koichi is knowledgeable, easy going, flexible and funny. We toured various areas around Kyoto/Osaka. Initially we hired Koichi for 3 days but the experience was so positive that we added in another day and we hiked to a non tourist area with him. I must add in that Koichi captured so many amazing photos of us too. He really is a man of many talents-history buff, foodie, hiker, photographer. We will visit Japan again and meet up with Koichi again!

Raisy M.

Koichi W.

Hi! Thank you for giving me such a heartwarming comment and nice rating. I am very happy to have shared a wonderful time with you. Your message motivates me for the next tour. I hope to see you again in the near future. I would also like to visit Osaka's foodie’s town with you. Koichi

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