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Kyoto Private Tour - Kinkaku-ji Temple ( the Golden Pavilion ), Kitayama
Kinkaku-ji Temple ( the Golden Pavilion ), Kitayama
Kyoto Private Tour - Kinkaku-ji Temple ( the Golden Pavilion ), Kitayama
Kinkaku-ji Temple ( the Golden Pavilion ), Kitayama
Kyoto Private Tour - The Rock Garden of Ryoan-ji Temple, Kitayama
The Rock Garden of Ryoan-ji Temple, Kitayama
Kyoto Private Tour - At Ryoan-ji Temple, Kitayama
At Ryoan-ji Temple, Kitayama
Kyoto Private Tour - Ninna-ji Temple called Omuro, or the emperor's residence, near Kinkaku-ji
Ninna-ji Temple called Omuro, or the emperor's residence, near Kinkaku-ji
Kyoto Private Tour - Ninna-ji Temple
Ninna-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - Peony in bloom at Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Peony in bloom at Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - At Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
At Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - Tahoto Pagoda of Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Tahoto Pagoda of Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - At Bamboo Grove, Arashiyama
At Bamboo Grove, Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - Nonomiya Shrine famous for match-making, Arashiyama
Nonomiya Shrine famous for match-making, Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - Nonomiya Shrine, Arashiyama
Nonomiya Shrine, Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - The garden of Tenryu-ji Temple, Arashiyama
The garden of Tenryu-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - At Tenryu-ji Temple, Arashiyama
At Tenryu-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - Lotus flowers in bloom at Tenryu-ji Temple
Lotus flowers in bloom at Tenryu-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - A dragon painting on paper sliding doors in the main hall of Tenry-ji Temple, Arashiyama
A dragon painting on paper sliding doors in the main hall of Tenry-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - Togetsu-kyo ( Moon-crossing Bridge ), Arashiyama
Togetsu-kyo ( Moon-crossing Bridge ), Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine, the headquarters of more than 30,000 inari shrines, which enshrine a deity of rice harvest.
Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine, the headquarters of more than 30,000 inari shrines, which enshrine a deity of rice harvest.
Kyoto Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine,  A thousand Trii Gates.
Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine, A thousand Trii Gates.

My Favorite Golden Route: Kyoto One-day Tour

Highlights
Kyoto Tour Guide - Yoshihisa T.

Joined 2016

Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(254 reviews)
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Kyoto
Japanese (Native), English
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Yoshihisa T.)
Up to 5 people

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.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At Kyoto Station or your hotel in Kyoto area

10:00 AM

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.

01:30 PM

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.

04:00 PM

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

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

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

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 Guide - Yoshihisa T.

Joined 2016

Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(254 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Yoshihisa T.

Hi. My name is Yoshihisa. Call me "Yoshie", please. It means good or O.K. in Japanese. I live in Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, located just in between Kyoto and Nara. I was born and raised in Iga, Mie Prefecture. Iga is a birthplace of ninja and a renowned haiku poet, Matsuo Basho. I might be a descendant of ninja. I aim at becoming a linguistic ninja, following a part of Basho's lifestyle with the incorporation of seasonal changes into my tours. In addition to visiting famous temples and shrines, I invite you to lesser-known places of historic interest.

Once in a month I go hiking or mountain climbing with some friends mainly in mountains surrounding Kyoto and Nara basins. Recently I have got intrigued by the charms of Buddhist statues, which are manifestations of people's wishes and prayers. I also like izakaya (Japanese-style taverns) hopping, tasting delicious dishes and locally brewed sake at reasonable prices. Especially I like communicating with people from home and abroad, talking face to face. Some of the above-mentioned elements are included in my walking tours. I hope you will discover new aspects of cultural and natural beauty in Kansai area through one of my tours which you could never gain otherwise.

One of my favorite phrases that come from Zen Buddhism is Ichigo Ichie or this meeting-but only once in a lifetime. My interpretation goes this way: This place and this moment never cross again. Each and every good encounter, however, lingers on like the sound of a temple bell. Won't you explore a deeper world of Japanese culture in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka with me?

Reviews

Nara Sightseeing

Great experience! We had shared three days with Yoshie. He is amazing, explaines clearly, knows a lot of things and is in general a great company to have! - Bulgarian group

Tatiana krasteva K.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Tatiana. Thank you for your kind review for my Nara tour. I am glad that you carefully listened to my explanations and looked at Buddhist statues in Kofuku-ji National Treasure Hall. I am also pleased that you liked Isuien Garden a lot. Yoshie

Golden Route

We had an amazing time! Yoshie is a great guide. He knows interesting facts, recommends top places for photos and typical Japanese restaurants! 10 out of 10 experience! - Bulgarian group

Tatiana krasteva K.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Tatiana. Your daughter told me that she liked Jojako-ji Temple best on the Golden route. I am glad that your group members were friendly and very attentive to my talk. I am also pleased that you liked the two restaurants for lunch and dinner. Yoshie

Silver Trip

Yoshi is amazing. He is really energetic, organized and explaines clearly everything. We had a great time together, creating splendid memories and learning new things! - Bulgarian group

Tatiana krasteva K.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Tatiana. Thank you very much for your heart-warming review for the three days. I also had a great time, meeting and talking with each of you. I hope you will return home safely with lots of nice memories of Kansa area. I wish you the very best of luck! Yoshie

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