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MUST-SEE spots of Kyoto-- Kinkakuji Temple, Arashiyama, Ryoanji Temple (Cherry Blossom Viewing !!)
These are the places to go in Kyoto. This golden route will offer you an once in-a-lifetime experience, from gorgeous Golden Pavilion,
breathtaking nature, a dynamic Japanese garden and a mysterious rock garden.
The must-see view is waiting for you. And please enjoy a ride in a streetcar and local street food.
Finally, I gladly accept one person.
Meeting Point
At convenient place for you
Kinkakuji Temple ( Golden Pavilion, spectacular Japanese garden )
Arashiyama ( bamboo forest , Tenryuji Temple, Togetsu-Kyo bridge etc... )
Ryoanji Temple ( mysterious rock garden with 15 placed stones. )
Ending Point
At convenience places for you
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee ( you and your guide )
transportation fee ( you and your guide )
subway--￥260 city bus--￥220 Ran-Den ( street car )--￥210
entrance fees are as follows:
Kinkakuji Temple--￥400 Tenryuji Temple--￥600 Ryoanji Temple--￥500
Japanese lunch-- about￥1000
Tour Important Information
1. Rickshaw is available (￥3000~￥4000) --- optional
Would you like a ride in a rickshaw ? It will let you enjoy Arashiyama from a different view.
2. This tour can be flexible. I am willing to change our itinerary.
For example, you would like to visit Iwatayama Monkey Park...... (￥550 for aduit, ￥250 for children )
At Iwatayama Monkey Park, you will have a exhilarating experience with wild monkeys.
We have to go up the mountain for about 15~ 20 min. to get to the top .
There, you can buy treats for monkeys and feed them yourself.
But I suggest that you omit one place from the itinerary If you wish to go to the Iwatayama Monkey Park.
Because the monkeys seem to return to the mountain early these days.....
Sometimes you have no chance to see monkeys after 16pm. So we should visit in early time.
Important message from the guide
Buses conveniently stop right at tourist sites, but during the peak seasons , they get very crowded. So I suggest we use the subway or take a taxi. That will take us to our destinations more smoothly.
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
Kyoto Tour Reviews
“Night in Gion”
Yuriko was a very nice and knowledgeable guide. She explained the history of geishas in Gion very well. My mother and I enjoyed our one hour with her.
Yuriko Y.
(7 reviews)Dear NuruI Thank you very much for your review. I was so happy to have an opportunity to introduce history of maiko and geisha to both of you. Many thanks for having me as your guide. I hope to see you and your Mom again. Best regards Yuriko
“Arashiyama day trip”
I had a wonderful day with Yuriko-san touring Arashiyama. We enjoyed a beautiful boat ride, delicious lunch and exciting rickshaw ride. Thank you so much for a wonderful time!
Yuriko Y.
(7 reviews)Dear Lisa-san I can't thank you enough for your prompt and kind review. I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the Arashiyama day trip. I also had a lot of fun sharing a wonderful time with you ! Many thanks for having me as your guide. The time I spent with you will be in my heart forever. Please take good care of yourself and I truely hope to see you again. Best regards Yuriko
Susan M.
Half Day Kyoto Tour ( Sanjusangen-do and Kiyomizu-dera Temple areas )
Customized
“A great walk through Southern Higashiyama in Kyoto”
Highly recommend hiring Yuriko as a private tour guide! Working within a time constraint and unsure of how best to manage our expectations (with so little time and so much to see), Yuriko patiently helped us plan a perfect 1/2 day tour prior to our arrival. We were able to see the sights most important to us and move at our own pace. Yuriko used her teaching skills to fill in the blanks, keep us on track, show us some areas of interest away from the crowds and ultimately get us to our final destination on time! It was a wonderful, enlightening day full of memories we will forever cherish! Thanks again Yuriko!
Yuriko Y.
(7 reviews)Dear Susan Thank you very much for your kind review ! It was a great honor to show you around beautiful Kyoto. I was impressed with the fact that you had a deep interest and respect for Japanese culture. We had such a wonderful time walking down stone-paved streets and talking about so many topics !! Thanks again for choosing me as your guide. That was a memorable 1/2 day I would never forget. Many thanks Yuriko
