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One day tour in Kyoto (Arashiyama area)
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Joined 2018
Tour will start from the Hotel in Kyoto. Frst visit is Kinkakuji temple (Golden Pavillion ),then, to Ryoanji tmple where is famous for rock garden. Tour will stop at Arasiyama area to take lunch and visit Togetsu bridge, Bamboo grove, Tentyuji temple and others. The last visit is NIjyo castle. As these places are normally crowded. using chartered taxi is highly recommended in order to effectively use your valuable time in Kyoto.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At the hotel
At the hotel
I will pick you up from your hotel
Kinkakuji temple (golden pavillion)
Golden pavilion and beautiful pond and garden,most of them were built in 14 AD will be visited.
Ryouanji temple
Ryouanji was built in 15 AD. Since Queen Elithabeth II was highly appreciated, the temple is widely known for rock garden.
Arasiyama area
After lunch, Strolling around Togetsu Bridge, Bamboo grove, Tenryuji temple where is famous for a beautiful Japanese garden. If time allow, window shopping along the shops along the road and visit kimono forest.
NIjyo castle
Tokugawa shgunate built the castle in 17 century for variou needs in Kyoto where the emperor resides.Tour will visit palace where was the residence of shogun when he was in Kyoto and garden.
At the hotel
I will drop you off at your hotel
Ending Point
At the hotel
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, hotel pick-up in Kyoto city
transportation fee for both travellers and guide. Cost for chartered taxi (about 20000~30000yen),Admission fees and Lunch
Tour Important Information
As above plan is basically made, it can be adjusted inline with the customers' interest.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you the tours in Kyoto and Osaka. However such tours will be prepared in customized manner in accordance with your request, if my transportation fees from Nara to either Kyoto or Osaka are paid by you.
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 Yasuhisa K.
I have worked in the multi-national organizations including UN agency for around 30 years and stationed at various cities including Rome, Bangkok and Hanoi. Although I have retired from those international carriers, I wish to keep the international cooperation and develop the friendship with people who visits our country. As I like history and am practicing Noh song and wood curving of Buddha images, I have decided to live in Nara where is surrounded by many historical places and traditional cultures, when I returned back to Japan in 2017. I wish to offer you custom made trip ideas to be able to enjoy the atmosphere of old city, Nara. I am also planning to develop trip plans to enjoy the local cultures. Please call me Yasu.
Reviews
Joann T.
“A wonderful day exploring Kyoto”
I could only spend one day in Kyoto during this trip, but with Yasu-san guiding me, it was a pleasant and worthwhile visit. There are many places to see in this city, so we picked a few main areas for the tour in advance. We agreed to adapt the itinerary as the day progressed based on my interests, crowd levels, and when I needed rest breaks. Yasu-san is very intelligent and speaks excellent English in a calm and thoughtful manner. As we explored Kyoto, he provided just the right amount of historical and cultural background information about the places we visited without it ever feeling overwhelming. Even at the busiest sites, the tour never felt stressful thanks to his guidance. We also visited some beautiful, less crowded temples to balance things out. Overall, the tour kept an appropriate and well-managed pace. There was also time set aside for shopping, and I appreciated his help to find the specific items I wanted. Kyoto is quite crowded with tourists, so having a knowledgeable guide is invaluable to help navigate the city efficiently. If you are lucky enough, you will have Yasu-san as your guide. Thank-you so much Yasu-san!
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Yasuhisa K.
Dear Joann. Thank you very much for your wonderful review on the tour on 12th May. I found that your review was nicely made. It was the best review that I have ever recieved. Thank you very much. It looks that you have safely arrived back to Vancouver. See you again. Yasu
Pablo G.
“Great tour, Awesome tour guide!”
We loved the tour! Yasu was very nice, insightful, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make it memorable to us.
Yasuhisa K.
Dear Pablo and Anna. Thank you very much for your nice review on the tour in Kyoto on 14th May. I was also very happy to accompany with such a nice couple as you. Yasu
Carlos B.
“Full day cruise ship excursion in Kyoto ”
This was a full day for sure! We covered everything and Yasu was an excellent guide. Be prepared to ride many forms of transportation. Some stations have a lot of stairs. It was a good overview of many temples and included a special lunch experience. We can recommend this tour.
Yasuhisa K.
Dear Carlos. Thank you very much for your nice review on the tour in Kyoto on 10th May. I am very happy to know that you enjoyed the tour from your cruise ship to Kyoto. I was also very happy to be able to accompany with such a good couple as you. Yasu
$251/ per group
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