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Kyoto Private Tour - Ginkaku ( Silver Pavilion )
Ginkaku ( Silver Pavilion )
Kyoto Private Tour - Tohgu-do Hall at Ginkaku-ji Temple, a national treasure
Tohgu-do Hall at Ginkaku-ji Temple, a national treasure
Kyoto Private Tour - The high-rise water way at Nanzen-ji Temple
The high-rise water way at Nanzen-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Arch-shaped brick piers of the high-rise waterway at Nanzen-ji Temple
Arch-shaped brick piers of the high-rise waterway at Nanzen-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - At Nanzen-ji Temple.
At Nanzen-ji Temple.
Kyoto Private Tour - At Eikan-do Temple
At Eikan-do Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - At Eikan-do Temple
At Eikan-do Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - At Murin-an Garden
At Murin-an Garden
Kyoto Private Tour - At Murin-an Garden
At Murin-an Garden
Kyoto Private Tour - Sammon Gate to Chio-in Temple, one of the three greatest sammon gates in Japan
Sammon Gate to Chio-in Temple, one of the three greatest sammon gates in Japan
Kyoto Private Tour - Gion Shimbashi, a popular photo-taking spot among newly-weds.
Gion Shimbashi, a popular photo-taking spot among newly-weds.
Kyoto Private Tour - Hanami-koji alley, the main street of Gion district
Hanami-koji alley, the main street of Gion district
Kyoto Private Tour - Dry Landscape Garden at Kennin-ji Temple
Dry Landscape Garden at Kennin-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Cho-on-tei ( Sound of Tides ) Garden at Kennin-ji Temple
Cho-on-tei ( Sound of Tides ) Garden at Kennin-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Wind God and Thunder God painting by Tawaraya Sotasu, a renowned early Edo period painter.
Wind God and Thunder God painting by Tawaraya Sotasu, a renowned early Edo period painter.
Kyoto Private Tour - Twin Dragon painting on the ceiling of the lecture hall of Kennin-ji Temple
Twin Dragon painting on the ceiling of the lecture hall of Kennin-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Nioh (Deva King)-mon Gate to Kiyomizu-dera Temple  ( the roof of the main hall now under repair )
Nioh (Deva King)-mon Gate to Kiyomizu-dera Temple ( the roof of the main hall now under repair )
Kyoto Private Tour - Nishiki Food Market lined with many food shops and many others.
Nishiki Food Market lined with many food shops and many others.

My Favorite Silver Route: Kyoto One-day Tour

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Yoshihisa T.

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This tour is designed for those who have finished My Favorite Golden Route: Kyoto One-day Tour and would like to make a second-day tour in Kyoto. The tour covers most of the main tourist attractions in the eastern area of Kyoto. It also has a couple of choices according to your needs and wishes. I hope you will have a very pleasant 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

JR Kyoto Station or your hotel in Kyoto

10:00 AM

Ginkaku-ji Temple ( Silver Pavilion ) and Philosopher's Path

Ginkaku-ji Temple built by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the eighth Shogun of Muromachi Shogunate ( 1336 - 1573 ) and completed in 1490 after his death. Philosopher's Path is a long walk along a stream near Ginkaku-ji, a good place for cherry blossom viewing.

11:00 AM

Nanzen-ji Temple or Eikan-do Temple ( autumn foliage season only )

Nanzen-ji Temple, ranked above the Five Zen Buddhist Temples in Kyoto designated by Muromachi Shogunate, with a big sammon gate and a high-rise waterway supported by brick piers.

11:30 AM

Murin-an Garden

Murin-an Garden,a beautiful strolling-style landscape garden with a stream and a pond.

12:00 PM

Strolling along Gion district.

01:30 PM

Kennin-ji Temple

Kennin-ji Temple located near Gion houses Wind God and Thunder God painting on a folding screen, a national treasure, and has small beautiful gardens.

02:30 PM

Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka Slopes and Kiyomizu-dera Temple

The busiest sightseeing area in Kyoto. Kiyomizu-dera Temple with a big veranda called a dancing stage of Kiyomizu attracts five or six million tourists annually.

04:00 PM

Nishiki Food Market or Sanju-sangen-do Temple

Sanju-sangendo Temple houses a thousand life-size Buddhist statues and many more statues, an astounding view.

Ending Point

JR Kyoto Station or Subway Shijo Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee

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What‘s not included

transportation fee ( you and guide ), lunch and entrance fee for three temples and the garden ( 2,400 yen per person )

Tour Important Information

You will take trains and partly taxis to save time. You also walk a long distance and wear sneakers or walking shoes, please. In case of rain, a folding umbrella is desirable.

Eikan-do Temple is available in autumn foliage season only.

Important message from the supplier

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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.






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Kyoto Tour Guide - Yoshihisa T.

Joined 2016

Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(235 reviews)
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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

Wonderful Day on the Golden Route of Kyoto

We enjoyed a wonderful day with Yoshi on the Golden tour. He is a former teacher and that really shows through in the way he clearly and patiently explains the sights and history associated with them. But more than that, he is kind and has a great sense of humor that leaves you feeling that you have spent the day with a new friend. He was more than willing to adjust the itinerary to our needs, and arranged for a meal at an izakaya for us that was the highlight of the day! If we return to Kyoto we will most certainly be in touch. Highly recommend his tour

Julie M.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Julie. I appreciate your wonderful comment on my tour, revised My Favorite Golden Route. I also enjoyed myself guiding and talking with you two. I am pleased to learn that you enjoyed the izakaya experience a lot after the tour. I hope our paths will cross someday soon. With the best wishes. Yoshie

A Wonderful Day in Kyoto With Yoshi

Our day in Kyoto with Yoshi was even better than we hoped it would be! He was so full of knowledge about every place he took us. He explained the background and relevance of every stop and told us about the people created the places or who lived there. He was charming and kind and friendly and a wonderful guide. He taught us so much about Kyoto. He also knew all the best places for great pictures! He even helped us plan what to do and see on our second day without a guide! I would recommend him to anyone who wants a tour guide in Kyoto or the surrounding area! You will be very happy you chose to tour with him!

Mary M.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Mary. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment on my tour in Kyoto. I am very pleased to learn that you enjoyed every minute of the tour. I hope you will return home safely with lots of good souvenirs and nice memories of Japan. With best wishes. Yoshie

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