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Must see spots in Kyoto and Nara in a day (8 hours)
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Joined 2018
It's a little bit difficult, for the first comers to Japan, to visit popular sightseeing spots in both of Kyoto and Nara. In this tour, you can visit Nara Park, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, three most popular sightseeing spots in Nara and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, the most popular sightseeing spot for visitors from abroad, in Kyoto.
Deer will wait for you in Nara Park!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kintetsu Kyoto Station
Nara Park: You can see many wild deer roaming around the park. Aw! Be careful not to be explored the inside of your bag by deer!
So many deer will welcome you!!
You can buy crackers for deer and feed them. Please enjoy the fun time with deer. I can take good pictures of you with deer!
Todaiji Temple: famous for its 15 meter Great Statue of Buddha. This temple was originally built in the 8th century, and was rebuilt a few times.
Todaiji Temple is one of the biggest wooden structures in the world. You can be amazed at its 15 meter Great Statue of Buddha. In front of the building, you can see the original lantern built in the 8th century, too.
Kasuga Taisha Shrine: You'll be fascinated with the beauty of so many lanterns both of outside and inside of the shrine.
Please enjoy walking in the forest go to and from the shrine. Quiet and peaceful place will make you feel refreshed. In early May, you can also enjoy its beautiful wisteria flowers in its precincts.
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine: Enjoy walking under the vermillion torii gates tunnel!
In the movie of 'Sayuri (Memories of Geisha), the young girl, its main character runs under these torii gates! This place is so popular and crowded all the time, however, I will take good pictures of you here, too. Leave it to me!
Ending Point
Inari Station(JR) or Fushimi-Inari Station(Keihan)
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
guide fee
transportation fee (you and guide), entrance fee(you and guide), lunch (you and guide)
Tour Important Information
* This tour's meeting place is Kintetsu Kyoto Station at 8:30. If you want me to pick you up at your hotel, please send me a mail and ask.
* This tour ends at Inari Station (JR) or Fushimi-Inari Station (Keihan) at 16:30. (I will show you the best way to go back to your hotel, depend on where your hotel is.)
* As for the meeting time or meeting place, please send me a mail. Guests from Osaka or Nara may choose meeting at Kintetsu or JR Nara Station.
* Meeting time is flexible.
* This tour is available only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this year. As for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, please send me a mail.
As for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, if you book me earlier, I will manage to have the tour on those days.
Important message from the supplier
If you book me early, I can exchange mails with you many times to know what you want to do in details, collect information and prepare a lot for your plan. Please don't hesitate to ask me anything in advance.
I can guide you in the morning almost every day.(from 8:30 or 9:00 AM till 13:00 or 13:30PM)
This year, in case of the full day tour, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, are available.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Tomoe S.
Hello! My name is Tomoe. I'm a national licensed guide interpreter(English). I made my page here, TripleLights in October 2018. Thank you for finding me.
I was born and grew up in Otsu,Shiga, which is the next city of Kyoto.
I graduated from the university in Kyoto and lived there for four years due to my husband's job.
I like history and like to visit temples in Nara.
My hobby is to plan trips and have visited many cities and towns in Japan and abroad. One of my favorite places is the AIRPORT!!
I have enjoyed meeting and guiding people from abroad, to sightseeing spots in my country.
I really want many people from abroad to enjoy visiting many places and have wonderful experiences in my country. I'll be really happy if I can have such experiences with you!!
Please tell and ask me if there are any places which you want to visit and anything which you want to do in my country. I'll plan the trip only for you.
I am cheerful and always positive. I like to talk with people. I would like to talk with many people from many countries. Please tell me about your country, too!!
I'm looking forward to seeing you!!
* If you want, I will take you back to your hotel (within the time or with the extra hourly rate)
Or, I will show you how to go back to your hotel when we finish the tour.
* If you want, I will give you some advice about what to and where to eat your lunch/dinner.
Reviews
Tracey jane A.
“Full day wirh Tomoe”
Had a great day in Kyoto. We were met ar our hotel and shown some amazing sights. Lunch at a secret spot was delicious.
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Tomoe S.
Dear Tracey, Thank you very much for your review! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed Kyoto with me! We were able to see the amazing cherry blossoms in full bloom, right? I hope that you will come to Kyoto again. Thank you very much for booking me as your guide so early. TOMOE
Eric D.
“A day in Kyoto ”
Tomoe was nothing short of amazing. From the moment she met us at Kyoto Station to the moment she stayed to see our train depart, she took exceptional care of both my 12-year-old daughter and me. She guided us through the many wonders of this incredible city with insight, warmth, and attention to detail. Her knowledge, kindness, and ability to connect made the entire experience truly special. She didn’t just show us Kyoto — she made the day unforgettable. Thank you, Tomoe. We sincerely hope to see you again soon.
Tomoe S.
Dear Eric, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! Meeting with such a charming daddy and daughter was a nice present for me! Both of you were eager to learn about Japanese culture, history, and so on, and I was happy to talk with you a lot. Yes! I do hope that I can see you again. Thank you very much for booking me as your guide in Kyoto. TOMOE
Jennifer C.
“Memorable Kyoto with Tomoe”
We had a private tour of Kyoto with Tomoe as our guide, and she was fantastic! She was friendly and knowledgeable, and her spoken English was very good (much better than our Japanese!). We had communicated with her before our arrival, with the sites we wanted to visit. On the tour date, she picked us up from our hotel, and was very prepared with the bus/train routes we had to take. Overall, it was a memorable sightseeing day with a very enjoyable guide - we highly recommend Tomoe!
Tomoe S.
Dear Jennifer and J family, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! I had a favorite day with such a nice family! I enjoyed talking with you a lot. I hope that you will come back to Kyoto and I can see you again. Thank you very much for booking me as your guide. Please say 'Hi!' to all of your family. TOMOE
$213/ per group
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Kyoto’s Must-See Wonders: Red Gates, Bamboo Forest & Golden Temple!!
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