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Let's go Arashiyama!
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Joined 2025
We will travel from your hotel to Arashiyama by public transportation.
Once we arrive, we will walk around the area and visit some unique temples.
We will move at a slow and comfortable pace.
We will also take plenty of breaks, so please relax and enjoy the tour!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Raiden Shijo-Omiya Station or JR Kyoto station
- Let’s meet at the station!!
Arashiyama Station
Let's go to the Arashiyama by train.
Ticket fee / 240-250yen.
Bamboo forest
This bamboo grove is famous as a photo spot.
Let’s take a short walk through it.
There are also tiny shrine along the way.
OHOKUCHI SANSOU
This is a very beautiful private villa created by a former movie star over a period of 30 years.
Its strolling garden is like a maze, and it is truly charming.
Let’s slow down and enjoy life in this beautiful garden.
entrance fee /1000yen
Lunch
Let’s take a break and have lunch at an udon restaurant, cafe, or light-meal restaurant.
Gioji temple
This beautiful temple has a touching love story.
Please enjoy the beauty and peaceful atmosphere of the space, with only a few words.
entrance fee / 500yen
Otagi nembutsuji temple
You can see many Buddha statues carved by ordinary people.
It is a very special temple. Let’s visit it together!
entrance fee 500yen
Arashiyama station
Let’s take a taxi to the station.
I think the fare will be around 1,500 yen.
Raiden Shijo-Omiya station or Kyoto station
We are back at station! train ticket fee / 240-250yen
Ending Point
Raiden Shijo-Omiya station or 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
-English- and Japanese-speaking guide throughout the tour
-Tour planning
-Guidance at temples and sightseeing spots
-Support with trains, public transportation, and taxis during the tour
-Temple admission fees/ approximately ¥2,600 per adult
-Train fares/ approximately ¥480-¥500 per person
-Taxi fare/ approximately ¥1,500 per car
-Lunch, drinks, and sweets
-Any personal shopping or other personal expenses
-Transportation costs may change depending the wether. All prices are estimates.
Tour Important Information
-This is a walking tour using trains and other public transportation. We may also take a taxi for part of the route.
- This tour includes a lot of walking, hills, and stairs, so please wear comfortable shoes.
- We will walk at a slow and comfortable pace and take plenty of breaks.
- This tour may not be suitable for guests with serious back or knee problems.
- Train fares, taxi fares, temple admission fees, food, drinks, and sweets are not included in the tour fee.
- Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Some temples may be closed on certain days. If necessary, I will adjust the itinerary.
- For your safety, I strongly recommend that you have travel insurance before joining the tour.
- I will do my best to provide a safe tour, but unexpected accidents or problems may happen during travel. Please take care of your health and personal belongings.
Important message from the supplier
-If you're interested in an early morning tour on a Sunday, please feel free to contact me, even if my calendar shows I'm unavailable. I usually keep Sundays closed, but I may be able to offer an early morning tour depending on my schedule.
- Last-minute bookings may sometimes be possible, even one day before the tour. Please feel free to ask.
- I can help with restaurant or shop reservations when possible. This is a free support service, so the help I can provide may be limited. Some places may require you to complete the booking or payment yourself. Please contact me at least one week in advance if you need reservation support.
- Tours may include walking, public transportation, licensed taxis, or, depending on the itinerary, my private car. Transportation details will be confirmed before the tour.
- The main purpose of my tours is cultural guiding and local interpretation. Any use of a private car is only to support the tour experience and is not a transportation service.
- Transportation costs, such as buses, trains, taxis, parking fees, are not included unless otherwise stated.
* For your safety, I strongly recommend that you have travel insurance before joining the tour.
* I will do my best to provide a safe tour, but unexpected accidents or problems may happen during travel. Please take care of your health and personal belongings.
* I love wine!! but I do not drink alcohol while I am working. If you enjoy wine, I would be happy to introduce you to some nice 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 who was born and raised in Kyoto.
I love meeting people from around the world, sharing the spirit of Japanese hospitality, and creating fun experiences together!
I once went to the UK to watch and learn musicals, and more recently, I spent a year living in Thailand. These experiences deepened my love for art, culture, and people.
Besides guiding, I also work in theater and performance art, creating unique performances in shop windows. One of the reasons I started working as a guide was to help fund my artistic projects.
Let’s explore Kyoto together and discover its heart — the beauty, the people, and the stories that make it special.
With BIG LOVE!
Michiko
Reviews
Penchas J.
“the best guide in Kyoto”
I brought my three children (18, 24, 30) to Kyoto for 2 days. Michiko-san guided us for both days in her cute van. I have used other guides in Kyoto on previous trips, so I can compare and tell you- Michiko-san is the best. She organized a perfect mix of history and culture with foodie and modern markets. All 4 of us loved her. Perfect English, funny and fun guide that will make Kyoto shine in all of its glory for you. Having a van, she took us to places you cannot get to by walking or train, and we got to see more and further sites fast - so we covered a lot of ground. Dot miss out - Let her show you this amazing city.
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Michiko N.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!Penchas san! I also had such a lovely time with all of you. Most of all, I was truly happy that you enjoyed my suggestions. Please contact me again when you come back to Kyoto. I hope to see you all again someday. Wishing you and your family lots of happiness! Michiko
Elaine B.
“100% recommend!”
Michiko was great! She was really kind and knew all the best spots! She was very considerate of our time with her as well. 100% recommend!!
Michiko N.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I am happy to have been of assistance.( However, I wasn't very familiar with Gion at night. ...！) My only wish is for you and everyone to have a wonderful trip. Thank you so much! Michiko
Jinny S.
“Michiko is great!”
She helped us with a one-day tour of Kyoto on a very hot summer day. She was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable about the city's history and culture, and happy to customize the itinerary to fit exactly what we wanted. She's also a mom, so she really understands what it's like to travel with kids and made the experience enjoyable for our whole family. We had a wonderful time visiting the Monkey Park, beautiful temples, and charming streets. I highly recommend her! We were from California.
Michiko N.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!! The hike in the mountains after the rain was truly beautiful. Your kindness and the warmth of your family made me so happy. I hope to see you again the next time you visit Kyoto. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart! Michiko
$254/ per group
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