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Kyoto Private Tour - Bamboo Grove at Arashiyama.
Bamboo Grove at Arashiyama.
Kyoto Private Tour - Golden Temple, or Kinkaku-ji Temple.
Golden Temple, or Kinkaku-ji Temple.
Kyoto Private Tour - Murin-an, you would be able to reduce frustration over a cup of green tea.
Murin-an, you would be able to reduce frustration over a cup of green tea.
Kyoto Private Tour - Nijo Jinya House, it's nicknamed Ninja-house because of many tricks.
Nijo Jinya House, it's nicknamed Ninja-house because of many tricks.
Kyoto Private Tour - Ane-kohji street, lots of lanterns are lining along this street.
Ane-kohji street, lots of lanterns are lining along this street.
Kyoto Private Tour - Nishi-ki food market, you can walk around this food market while eating and drinking.
Nishi-ki food market, you can walk around this food market while eating and drinking.
Kyoto Private Tour - Nanzenji-temple, how about meditating while watching Zen garden?
Nanzenji-temple, how about meditating while watching Zen garden?
Kyoto Private Tour - Eikando-temple, autumn leaves meet with green moss plant.
Eikando-temple, autumn leaves meet with green moss plant.
Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizu temple, it is one of the most famous temple in Kyoto.
Kiyomizu temple, it is one of the most famous temple in Kyoto.
Kyoto Private Tour - Tohfukuji temple, it is the oldest gate of temples in Kyoto.
Tohfukuji temple, it is the oldest gate of temples in Kyoto.
Kyoto Private Tour - You would find it in front of a shrine, what is it for?
You would find it in front of a shrine, what is it for?
Kyoto Private Tour - Autumn leaves at Eikan-do temple, it is located of the east of Kyoto-city.
Autumn leaves at Eikan-do temple, it is located of the east of Kyoto-city.
Kyoto Private Tour - Shirakawa river, it is loved by most of the Kyoto residents, too.
Shirakawa river, it is loved by most of the Kyoto residents, too.
Kyoto Private Tour - Stone pavement at Gion district.
Stone pavement at Gion district.
Kyoto Private Tour - Kamo river in Kyoto-city, it is loved by most of the Kyoto residents.
Kamo river in Kyoto-city, it is loved by most of the Kyoto residents.
Kyoto Private Tour - Cherry blossoms in the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park.
Cherry blossoms in the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park.
Kyoto Private Tour - Japanese-style garden with moss plant, camellia and plum/apricot trees.
Japanese-style garden with moss plant, camellia and plum/apricot trees.
Kyoto Private Tour - Fushimi Inari-yama mountain, it's behind the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
Fushimi Inari-yama mountain, it's behind the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
Kyoto Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Shrine, it located at the south of Kyoto-city.
Fushimi Inari Shrine, it located at the south of Kyoto-city.

Let's enjoy your One-day Kyoto Tour!

Highlights
Kyoto Tour Guide - Tohru S.

Joined 2019

Tohru S.
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GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!Private tour (only you and Tohru S.)
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One-day Kyoto Tour would be personalized according to your interests and preferences. If you don't like the busy sightseeing spots, I'm happy to suggest the suitable itinerary for you on your requests. Let's enjoy your own tour to experience a wider variety of cultures in Kyoto!

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I would appreciate it if you could visit my page on Facebook by my name "Tohru Shimagaki".

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Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

HOTEL GRANVIA KYOTO’s Lobby on the Second Floor near JR Kyoto Station Central Gate

- HOTEL GRANVIA KYOTO is located at the North of JR Kyoto Station.

08:20 AM

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Let's walk trough thousands of tori gate in Fushimi Inari Shrine. You will be taken into a mysterious world!

10:00 AM

Kinkakuji-temple, or Golden Pavilion

Let's take a lot of pictures with Golden Pavilion and post your pictures on SNS!

12:00 PM

Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama

Let's take a deep breathe in Bamboo Forest! You can reduce your frustration of school, company and home.

02:00 PM

Nijo Castle and Japanese-style garden

Let's pretend to be a SHOGUN who is the top of samurai warriors in Nijo Catle!

Ending Point

JR Central Entrance of Kyoto station

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

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What‘s included

Guide fee, Hotel pick-up within Kyoto-city

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What‘s not included

Lunch, Entrance fee (about 500 JPY/place), Transportation fare

Tour Important Information

Available time varies daily.

Please complete your bookings 4days before the tour day.

This tour is not covered by insurance, so please participate in this tour at your own risk.

Please note that we use public transportation for this tour.

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What can you expect for this tour?

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This tour is for those who want to go around Kyoto in half a day, or 7 hours. We will use the public transport like bus, subway and train.

Your itinerary can be customized according to your preference and interest.

Sample Itinerary 1 :

・Kyoto station -> Bamboo Forest ->Fushimi Inari Shrine -> Ryoan-ji Temple (ZEN garden) -> Golden Temple -> Kyoto station

Sample Itinerary 2 :

・Kyoto station -> Uji-Byodoin Temple -> Bamboo Forest -> Tenryu-ji Temple -> Golden Temple -> Kyoto station

Sample Itinerary 3 :

・Kyoto station -> Nijo Castle -> Ryoan-ji Temple (ZEN garden) -> Golden Temple -> Bamboo Forest ->JR Kyoto station

Cancellation Policy

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Tohru S.

Joined 2019

Tohru S.
4.64 / 5
(11 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Tohru S.

Welcome to Kyoto! My name's Tohru. Please call me Toh-ru or Toh-ru-san. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I was born and grew up in Kyoto, so I'm very familiar with many sightseeing spots and attractions in Kyoto. If you would like to enjoy walking around Kyoto in YUKATA or KIMONO, I'll be happy to prepare it for you in advance.

Kyoto is a fascinating and picturesque city visited by lots of foreign tourists every year. I can offer you unique experiences in this beautiful city, which can include visits to traditional Japanese gardens, ancient temples and shrines designated as world heritage sites, authentic Japanese cultural experiences such as exploring the traditional townhouse called MACHIYA, the food market called NISHIKI, shopping arcades and fantastic museums. With a flexible approach, I can help you personalize your agenda.

When you have a chance to visit Kyoto, please contact me anytime and anywhere!

I'll be looking forward to seeing you and spending wonderful time with you.

See you soon!

Certified as

- National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter

- Itinerary Control Manager

- Kyoto Expert Certification 2nd grade

Reviews

Lots to see in Kyoto!

Tohru is very pleasant and mindful individual throughout this tour. Although it's only a half-day tour, Tohru thoughtfully pre-planned 3 attractions starting out with Fushimi Inari Shrine, Nijo Castle/gardens, and finale at Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama District. He is excellent in navigating to all these destinations via the subway, which could get pretty complicated, but he knew the best ways to get around the busy areas to avoid the crowds, which made us feel at ease on a Monday commuter crowd. We had hoped for a bit better communication in English, at times challenging, but he did his best to get us to these destinations packed in a half day....if we did this on our own...we probably wouldn't have seen half the site attractions we visited. He led us to a great Soba restaurant, Soba Tatsuichi, which we thoroughly enjoyed whether it was hot or cold soba noodles with a dipping sauce. Our ending highlight was walking (27k steps that day!!!)thru the streets after strolling thru the lush Bamboo Forest. We certainly ended our tour with our vanilla softee ice cream (pic attached) and trying out a Japanese donut that Tohru recommended was delicious! Overall, Tohru is insightful, respectful, and a professional guide, and hope he can accept this feedback to improve communication with his English speaking clients as I am sure he is knowledgeable about the local culture historical sites. Thanks Tohru, for a very delightful tour of Kyoto!!!

Kathryn Y.

Tohru S.

Dear Kathryn-san, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I truly appreciate for your cheerful personality. Moreover, you were so open-minded and friendly that I could spend a great time with your family in Kyoto. Hope you will have a great day in Japan. Best wishes!

Half day private tour of Kyoto for four people

Tohru San chose three sites that represents Kyoto. All three were accessible via train around the city. In order of preference my favorite was 1. Bambo Grove in Arashiyama 2. Golden Pavilion Temple 3. Fushimi Inari Shrine Overall a nice time.

Adam U.

Tohru S.

Dear Adam-san, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I truly appreciate for your cheerful personality. Moreover, you were so open-minded and friendly that I could spend a great time with your family in Kyoto. Hope you will have a great day in Japan. Best wishes!

Nice walk on a hot day

Perfect decision for a one day visit in Kyoto. Tohru was a patient and kind guide and we were very satisfied with this tour. Would recommend to everybody.

Karmen F.

Tohru S.

Dear Karmen-san, Thank you so much for your kind comment! I truly appreciate for your cheerful personality. Moreover, you were so thoughtful that I could spend a great time with you. Best wishes!

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