This is a one-day efficient tour that uses public transportation to visit Kyoto's famous tourist spots. This tour will take you to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, the Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge, Ryoan-ji Temple, and Kinkaku-ji Temple.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or JR Kyoto station
- At the lobby of your hotel. We take a taxi or bus to JR Kyoto station depending on where you stay.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Over 5000 vibrant orange torii gates that wind through the hills behind Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine makes it one of the most popular shrines in Japan.
Bamboo forest
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of Kyoto's top sights. Standing amid these soaring stalks of bamboo is like being in another world.
Tenryuji temple or Monkey park
Registered as a World Heritage Site, you can experience the beauty of Japanese gardens throughout the seasons.
Alternatively, you can go to Iwatayama monkey park.
Togetsukyo bridge
Togetsu-kyo is famous central landmark of Arashiyama. There are many small shops nearby, you can enjoy shopping too.
Lunch
There are many restaurants in Arashiyama.
- Okunoniwa Japanese restaurant (Halal food)
- Yoshimura ( Buck wheat noodles )
Ryoanji temple
Ryoanji Temple Rock Garden is one of Kyoto's most famous gardens. So famous, in fact, that the name has become synonymous with Japanese rock gardens.
Kinkakuji temple
The most famous temple registered as a World Heritage Site is Kinkakuji known as temple of the Golden Pavilion. If you don't visit it, you can not say that you have been to Kyoto.
Ending Point
At your hotel After Kinkakuji, we take a taxi or bus depending on your hotel.
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
- Guide fee
* Admission fees ¥1600 per person (Including all temples)
* Transportation fee about ¥1200 per person
* Lunch ¥1500 - ¥2500 per person
* Admission fees, transport fee and lunch for guide.
I have spent nearly 30 years working in a Government organization, contributing to development projects in Latin America and African countries. During this time, I cultivated strong cross-cultural understanding and effective communication skills.
For the past 10 years, I have lived in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Guanajuato, Mexico, where I managed a guesthouse, operated a jewelry workshop, and provided guided tours. Through these experiences, I have developed a deep sense of hospitality and attentiveness, ensuring that visitors have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Leveraging these skills, I am dedicated to sharing the beauty of Japan with international guests and creating unforgettable travel experiences.
Amanda B.
“Fumi was amazing ”
We had wonderful day with Fumi and would recommend her for anyone who needs a tour for their first time in Kyoto
Fumi U.
Thank you so much for writing a nice review. I'm very happy that you enjoyed the tour. I look forward to seeing you again.
Dora P.
“El Tour con Fumi simplemente increíble ”
Tuvimos una experiencia increíble con Fumi. Fue increíblemente amable, muy interesante y logró que el día pasara volando. El tour valió completamente la pena: no solo aprendimos mucho sobre la historia de los lugares que visitamos, sino también sobre la vida cotidiana de los japoneses. ¡La recomendamos muchísimo!
Fumi U.
Muchisimas gracias por tu review tan amable. Te agradezco mucho que me hayas elegido como tu guia. Tuvimos un dia muy agradable, gracias a Uds. Espero que vuelvan de nuevo. Fumi
Robert S.
“So knowledgeable!”
A wonderful day, so much knowledge, we glided through the day, very efficient planning, transferring between sites Fumi was happy to flex and also guided us as to what would be busiest when so we got the best experience everywhere, we had a ramen lunch but she offered lots of options to suit our tastes and had clearly thought about the day. Fumi answered all our questions, clearly loves her job, she moved along just at the right pace, well prepared with background information not just about the sites we were visiting but the history of Japan too. We thoroughly enjoyed the day!
Fumi U.
Thank you so much for a wounderful review. I am glad you enjoyed the tour. I had a pleasant time with you. I hope you will have more nice memories in Kyoto. I found some Kimono's shops in Kyoto, if you have time you can visit there. ( Antiques Kimono Lily Kyoto ) (Vintage Kimono AN Gion ) These two shops looks having a lot of choises. Thank you again!!
$198/ per group