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Kyoto Private Tour - Sanjyusanngendo Temple
Sanjyusanngendo Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Yasaka Pagoda
Yasaka Pagoda
Kyoto Private Tour - The famous veranda of Kiyomizu Temple
The famous veranda of Kiyomizu Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Koudaiji Temple
Koudaiji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - The West Gate of Yasaka Shrine
The West Gate of Yasaka Shrine
Kyoto Private Tour - Maiko-san in the Gion district
Maiko-san in the Gion district
Kyoto Private Tour - Kenninji Temple
Kenninji Temple

One Day Tour of Higashiyama Area in Kyoto

Highlights
Kyoto Tour Guide - Keiko U.

Joined 2019

Keiko U.
5.00 / 5
(24 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Kyoto
English
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Keiko U.)
Up to 5 people

Lots of popular destinations are packed in this Higashiyama area; temples, shrines, Japanese sweets shop, and souvenir shops.

Let me show you historic sites with interesting stories .

Higashiyama area is such a Kyoto-like district .

Itinerary

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

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Kyoto

Sanjyusangendo Temple: 1000 buddist statues in a hall

Yasaka Pagoda and Koushindou : lovely shot good for social media!

Kiyomizu Temple

Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka Shopping Area : very touristy area :)

Yasaka Shrine

Gion District

Kodaiji Temple ( if available)

Kenninji Temple( if available)

Ending Point

At your hotel or at the last destination for the tour

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 fee (you and guide) : aroud 500yen

entrance fee : aroud 1,000yen (if we go to Koudaiji Temple and Kenninji Temple + 1,000yen)

lunch : as you like (not necessary to pay for the guide)

Tour Important Information

We are going somewhere steep and with steps , so please let me know if you can't manage it.


Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies of other dietary restrictions.

Feel free to ask me anything , please.

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 - Keiko U.

Joined 2019

Keiko U.
5.00 / 5
(24 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Keiko U.

Hi! I'm Keiko.

I was born in Osaka,raised in Nara, and now live in Kyoto, each of which is a lovely place.

I love cooking, travelling, eating, and meeting lots of people, which led me my current job as a tour guide and a cooking instructor here in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan.

I'd like to show you the charms of Kyoto; the world heritage sites, nice spots good for social media, nice foods, hidden gems off the beaten track with the story of Japanese culture and history.

And I'd also like to assist you to make a lovely day through my Japanese cooking experience class.

Additionally, I love children and of course, respect the elderly.

The kids usually take to me right away!

I'd like to assist every member of your multi-generation family touring in Kyoto by my suggestions.

I look forward to welcoming you. See you soon!


Reviews

Wonderful experience with Keiko!

We just loved Keiko! We had one day with Keiko and it was one of our best days on our trip to Japan. Kyoto was very busy so she recommended a town outside Kyoto. It was so beautiful and the best decision to go see some temples outside very busy Kyoto. We got to talk and learn more about Japanese culture during our drive. She was like meeting an old friend who was showing us around. She was extremely personable, friendly, knowledgeable, sweet and funny. She was very good with my preteen daughter. You can tell she is very passionate about sharing Japanese culture with you. I cannot recommend Keiko enough!!

Jennifer R.

Keiko U.

Jennifer san, Thank you for the wonderful rating. I am very pleased to know that you are happy with the work that was done. More than that, "I " ENJOYED OUR TOUR! It was not a all-day-long tour though, it was packed with fun memories. Hope you like Japan! Hope you come back to Japan soon!! Keiko

fantastic guide

Keiko was very knowledgable about the area and its history. Her English was very good. Thoroughly recommended

Bruce K.

Keiko U.

Deary guests, Thank you for the excellent review. I hope you choose me when you come back to Japan next time. Keiko

TOP 10 REASONS to NOT BOOK KEIKO IF………………..

Recently had a 3 day custom tour with Keiko. Please do not book Keiko if…… 1) You don’t need much communication beforehand. Keiko is a constant and quick communicator. 2) You enjoy interpreting Japan to English. Keiko’s English is easily understood without any difficulty. 3) You prefer to be left to your own devices. Keiko will not let you do that! She was always thinking ahead to entertain our interest and provide knowledge that she thought was most musical to our ears. 4) A bubbly personality is not your thing. Keiko ‘popped’ off the train platform the moment we met at the train station. She never let that fun, sunshine personality subside. 5) The organization of your Guide is of little importance. Keiko was always aware of our next move, even suggesting we not do certain things as a waste of money/usage of her time. She did not hesitate when our plans veered from the expected and quickly regrouped to go in an opposite direction. 6) You expect your Guide to remain aloof and maintain a certain level of ‘professionalism’. Sorry, Keiko makes you feel like an old friend, if not one of her family. 7) You only want commercialized, touristic Japanese food. Ok, so what if she is a Chef who welcomes you to her home, and teaches you (with only the freshest of ingredients) how to make a wonderfully delicious meal. So what if you can’t fasten your pants after eating so much scrumptious food. 8) Your Guide should not genuinely care about your well being! Keiko constantly checked on our happiness, allowing for the difference in personalities in our group, ensuring we were all satisfied and well taken care of. 9) You are bothered when your Guide goes out on their own time to pick up little surprises for you. Yes, she did that too! And lastly, 10) You need a guide in Kyoto the same time that I do. Sorry, I do not want any competition for her time. DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!! Otherwise…you’d be crazy to not book Keiko. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Veronica H.

Keiko U.

Dear my wonderful guests, Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I am very pleased to know that you are happy with my guiding work. Your words encouraged me so much and let me show you another Kyoto next time. Bye for now, Keiko

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