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Kyoto Spiritual Tour! – Half Day by Private Car
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Joined 2025
Visit 3 special places in Kyoto and feel the spiritual energy.
You can relax in a quiet car.
This tour is only on weekdays, It’s good to enjoy Kyoto slowly and peacefully.
Each place has beautiful nature. The air is very clear and fresh.
Your mind can feel calm and clean again.
This is for people who want to take care of work, family, and themselves.
The car can take 3 adults.
If you come with kids, just tell us before!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
- Pick-up is available from your hotel . Please let me know your exact location or a nearby landmark when you book the tour.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in 1482 by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa during the Muromachi period.
He built this villa to enjoy art, nature, and a peaceful life after retirement.
Later, it became a Zen temple.
The building is simple but full of beauty.
It shows the Japanese idea of “wabi-sabi”, which means the beauty of simplicity and imperfection.
・Admission fee: ¥500 for adults / ¥300 for children
・Parking fee ¥400
Shimogamo-jinja Shrine
Shimogamo Shrine ....is known for purification, renewal, and protection.
It’s a perfect place to reset your heart and body.
The air here feels fresh and sacred — especially when you walk through the forest.
・Parking fee: ¥600
Shopping and Sweets
Let’s visit one of my recommended wagashi (Japanese sweets) shops.
It’s located away from the city center and is loved by local people.
・Parking fee: ¥600
Lunch
I’ll also introduce you to some of my favorite local spots.
I especially recommend trying takoyaki, a popular local street food!
・The parking fee is ¥800. (In some cases, free parking is available.)
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
The most powerful spot here is the Senbon Torii – the thousands of red gates.Walking through them is said to help you clear your mind and move forward in life.Each gate represents a wish, and as you pass through, you walk closer to your goals.
You can actually eat grilled sparrow here.
Why? Well… I’ll tell you during the tour.
・Parking fee: ¥600
END/your hotel
Ending Point
your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
*Private car transportation (air-conditioned, up to 3 guests)
*English/Japanese speaking guide throughout the tour
*Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or nearly Station
*Entrance coordination at shrines and temples
*Transportation via Nissan cube (5-seater)
*Gasoline fee
*Toll fee
*Entrance fees
*Meals and drinks ( Lunch cost: about ¥2,000〜 per person,Traditional Kyoto sweets
*Personal purchases such as souvenirs or omamori (charms)
*Special blessings or goshuin (temple/shrine stamps) – optional
*Parking fees (approx. ¥2,900 total for the full tour)
*Travel insurance – Please arrange your own coverage before the tour.
Tour Important Information
*This tour involves a lot of walking and stairs, so please wear comfortable shoes.
*This tour is not recommended for people with serious back or knee problems.
*This tour is available on weekdays only.
*The car fits up to 3 adults. Please contact me if you are traveling with children.
*Parking fees (total ¥2900〜) and temple admission fees are not included in the tour price.
*Lunch and sweets are not included
*Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
There are many other beautiful spiritual spots in Kyoto.
If you have a place you want to visit, just let us know!
We’ll check if it’s safe and easy to go by car and do our best to include it.
However… there’s just one exception: Yasui Konpira Shrine!
I’m sorry, but I won’t go inside. It’s too powerful for me!
Important message from the supplier
-Last-minute bookings (1 day before) are sometimes possible — feel free to ask!
-If you want me to make reservations for shops or restaurants, please contact me at least 1 week in advance.
-A walking tour is also possible, but to be honest, I wouldn’t recommend it. Kyoto is an extremely popular tourist destination, and buses and public transportation are often very crowded. For the places I would like to show you, I believe traveling by car would be much more comfortable.
-Please note: I love wine! But if I drink during the tour… I might forget where we’re going. So I’ll stay sober—but if you like, I can show you some great wine spots in Kyoto!
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 2025
About Tour Guide Michiko N.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my page!
I’m Michiko, a local guide born and raised in Kyoto.
I love meeting people from around the world and sharing the spirit of Japanese hospitality.and I love fun things!
I went to the UK to watch musicals, and recently I spent a year living in Thailand — experiences that deepened my love for art, culture, and people.
Besides guiding, I also work in theater and performance art, creating unique shows in shop windows!
Let’s explore Kyoto together and find its heart — the beauty, people, and stories that make it special! with BIGLOVE!
Reviews
Matty W.
“Michiko is the best!”
What a great afternoon! We had so much fun. Michiko is an excellent and you should definitely use her!
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Michiko N.
Thank you so much! Marry san! I was so enjoy with your time! fuuu! Michiko
Christine B.
“Highly Recommend ”
Michiko is a true delight! As a true local, she will show you and tell you information you might miss on a regular tour. All the ins and outs of beautiful Kyoto that you shouldn’t leave before learning! I highly recommend her and will refer her to anyone I encounter traveling to Kyoto in the future. Thank you Michiko for making my trip memorable :)
Michiko N.
Thank you very much for your lovely review! The time I spent with you was very special to me. I truly appreciate it. I feel that I learned something important about life from you. I hope we can meet again someday. May gentle light always be with you. Michiko
Anita S.
“Fushimi area”
Michiko-san was authentic and extremely considerate. She is committed to make sure her guests leaves with better insights about Kyoto and Japan, its beliefs, history and customs …. And even language. Thank you, glad we had the opportunity to share a bit of of time in Japan with you.
Michiko N.
Thank you very much for your kind review. Fushimi in spring is truly beautiful...! I will never forget the lovely scenery of the willow trees and cherry blossoms along the river...! I hope the rest of your journey will be filled with beautiful sights! Michiko
$195/ per group
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