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My Favorite Golden Route: Kyoto One-day Tour
This tour is designed for those who would like to visit major scenic sites in Kyoto and off-the-beaten spots as well in a single day. The route is the one that has been favored and admired by many of my guests for the past few years. The itinerary mainly consists of three areas; Kitayama, Arashiyama and Fushimi areas. You will surely have unforgettable memories through the tour with me.
Meeting Point
At Kyoto Station or your hotel in Kyoto area
Kitayama area; Kinkaku-ji ( the Golden Pavilion ), Ryoan-ji Temple famous for the Rock Garden and Ninna-ji Temple.
Kinkaku-ji built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the third Shogun of Muromachi Shogunate, in 1397. Ryoan-ji Temple with the Rock Garden said to be the masterpiece of dry landscape gardens. Ninna-ji Temple built by Emperor Uda in 888 with a weeping cherry tree garden.
Arashiyama area; Jojako-ji Temple famous for autumn foliage, Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji Temple with a beautiful garden.
Jojako-ji Temple standing on a moss-covered slope. Bamboo Grove borders on the north exit of Tenryu-ji Temple built by Ashikaga Takauji, the first Shogun of Muromachi Shogunate.
Fushimi area; Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine famous for a thousand vermilion-colored torii gates.
Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine, the headquarters of more than 30,000 Inari sub-shrines across the country, has been selected No 1 tourist attraction in Japan for five consecutive years by Trip Adviser.
Ending Point
At Kyoto Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
transportation fare ( you and guide ), lunch and entrance fee for four temples ( 2,100 yen )
Tour Important Information
You use mainly trains but partly taxis to save time. During the tour you walk in and around the sites you visit, so wear sneakers or walking shoes, please.
Important message from the supplier
It is desirable to carry overseas travel insurance because the guide is not liable for any damage or loss incurred during the tour. It is also requested to bring enough Japanese yen with you because some restaurants and taxis do not accept credit cards.
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
“Great experience”
Yoshie was great. I spent 2 days with him, one in Osaka and one in Kyoto. He customized a tour for my wife and I. We enjoyed spending time with him and he customized the trip for us. We told him that we love great food, see great sites, and wanted to experience the culture. He did a great job with all of that. Also, the first time we met was in Osaka and he gave me very clear and easy directions to meet him.
Yoshihisa T.
(202 reviews)Hi Brian. I appreciate your kind words of thanks for my tour in Osaka and Kyoto. I am pleased that you liked the kushi-katsu in Osaka and the yakitori in Kyoto a lot. I hope you have returned home safely with lots of good memory of Japan. Ichigo Ichie Yoshie
“Yoshie San was fantastic!!”
We had the best day with Yoshie! Not only did he take us to so many fantastic places, but he wonderfully catered our day to make it kid-friendly. His English is great and his knowledge of the region and history helped make the tour top notch. Thank you so much for your help, kindness and understanding Yoshie San! We really appreciate you and hope to come back someday and visit again!
Yoshihisa T.
(202 reviews)Hi Shayna. Thank you very much for giving me a wonderful review for my tour in Kyoto. I am glad that you all enjoyed the tour, and that your children liked the monkey park in spite of the tiring walk up the hill. I hope our paths will cross someday soon, too. Best wishes. Yoshie
Gigi H.
A Six-hour Tour in Kyoto for Gigi's Family
Customized
“Excellent Tour ”
We had a great tour and saw many sites in Kyoto very quickly. It was an excellent mix of history and local culture. As a wonderful treat Yoshi gave us each origami items that were made by hand by his wife. Our biggest compliment was that Yoshi kindly adjusted the tour to fit a what our family needed and even made day of adjustments when we needed to further tweak our plans.
Yoshihisa T.
(202 reviews)Hi Gigi. Thank you so much for your nice review for my tour in Kyoto. I am very pleased to learn that you and your family enjoyed the tour to the full in a limited time. I hope you have returned home safely with lots of good memory of Japan. With best wishes. Yoshie
