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One day tour From Gion to the Nishiki Market

Yuba making process in the Nishiki market

the ower of the Yuba shop, my friend

Yasaka Shrine in Gion

Kyoto Private Tour - The Wind and Thunder Gods
The images of the wind and thunder gods is often considered the quintessence of Sotetsu's work.At first glance, the two figures may come across as having a ferocious appearance.However, the painting also imparts a somewhat humorous feeling to the viewer.

The Wind and Thunder Gods The images of the wind and thunder gods is often considered the quintessence of Sotetsu's work.At first glance, the two figures may come across as having a ferocious appearance.However, the painting also imparts a somewhat humorous feeling to the viewer.

Kyoto Private Tour - The painting of Twin dragons. is found on the ceiling.of the hall. This gorgeous painting commemorates the 800-year anniversary of Kennin-jii's fouding. Paintings of dragons are often found on the ceiling of Zen temples, as dragons are believed to be protectors of the Buddhist teachings.They are also considered to be gods of water,sending the nourishiing rain of the teachings of Buddhism down onto followers.

The painting of Twin dragons. is found on the ceiling.of the hall. This gorgeous painting commemorates the 800-year anniversary of Kennin-jii's fouding. Paintings of dragons are often found on the ceiling of Zen temples, as dragons are believed to be protectors of the Buddhist teachings.They are also considered to be gods of water,sending the nourishiing rain of the teachings of Buddhism down onto followers.

Kyoto Private Tour - Kennin-ji Temple and dry landscape garden
It is very quiet and peaceful. The large rocks abd green moss on white sand is a style of garden known as the "dry mountains and waters style, whick is often found in Zen temples.It seeks to achieve the effect of an ocean or lake dotted with mountains without the actual use of water and employs the "borrowed scenary”　technique.---"borrowing " the large hall behind the garden to enhance the overall view.

Kennin-ji Temple and dry landscape garden It is very quiet and peaceful. The large rocks abd green moss on white sand is a style of garden known as the "dry mountains and waters style, whick is often found in Zen temples.It seeks to achieve the effect of an ocean or lake dotted with mountains without the actual use of water and employs the "borrowed scenary”　technique.---"borrowing " the large hall behind the garden to enhance the overall view.

Kyoto Private Tour - This is Nishiki market, the kichen of Kyoto. It has a long history. They sell fresh vegetables, (kyou Yasai) ,fresh sea food and tofu, traditional handicrafts and so on. This narrow street is 400 m and always crowded with people, who want to buy delicious food and toos in high quality.

This is Nishiki market, the kichen of Kyoto. It has a long history. They sell fresh vegetables, (kyou Yasai) ,fresh sea food and tofu, traditional handicrafts and so on. This narrow street is 400 m and always crowded with people, who want to buy delicious food and toos in high quality.

One day tour From Gion to the Nishiki Market

Food & Drink

Joined 2014

Toshiyo O.

4.70 / 5

(276 reviews)

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Kyoto

English, Japanese

5 hours

Private tour (only you and Toshiyo O.)

Up to 10 people

Kyoto is an ancient city, which used to like be the capital of Japan for 1000 years. There are about 1600 temples and 400 shrines and beautiful gardens. It also has a lot of traditional crafts,such as kimono, fans, Japanese artistic sweets. There are a lot of things to do and experience. First of all I will take you to Gion area.I will take you to Yasaka Shrine and Kenninji Temple. Then let's move to the Nishiki market. and have sushi lunch in the market. Gion is the area of entertainment, where there are many bars and taverns. Some important business and political talks have been conducted. You may run across Maiko and Geiko, Japanese entertainers in kimono. If you want to wear Japanese costume in Gion, I can arrange with extra charge. NIshiki market is the kitchen of the Kyoro, where local people buy their everyday food. Fish stores, vegetable stores, pickles stores and so on. A friend of mine owns a Yuba shop in the market. Yuba is vegan, dairy-free ,gluten free,preserve-free, additive-free and protein rich. You can see the yuba making process.

Itinerary

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09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

Yasaka Shrine and Kenninji Temple

Nishiki Ichiba Market and Suchi lunch

Ending Point

At your hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up

What‘s not included

transportation fee( you and guide), lunch

Tour Important Information

Important message from the supplier

I can guide in Kyoto,Nara Osaka and Shiga.

I live in Kyoto city so my transportation fee is needed if I guide in Nara Osaka and Shiga.

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 2014

Toshiyo O.

4.70 / 5

(276 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Toshiyo O.

I was born and raised in Kyoto.Kyoto has a lot of things to see and experience. Kyoto is an ancient city with a lot of world heritage.

I am happy to show you both traditonal aspects of Japan and modern things.

I use public transportation and I am good at walking.

Also I am very flexible.

Reviews

Sailu B.

5 / 5

Jan 7, 2026

1 day special customized tour in Kyoto