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One Day Tour with the picturesque scenery in Kyoto
Joined 2021
Kyoto was an ancient capital of Japan. It has many historical places, remains, artefacts and cultures.
There are also temples, shrines and castles which have been well preserved.
On this tour, we will visit a breathtakingly beautiful shrine which is located in Fushimi in the south part of Kyoto city, Nijo castle which is one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kyoto, and Kyoto station which is attractive modern architecture.
Let's enjoy walking and seeing the picturesque scenery in Kyoto.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- Hotel or other places
At your hotel in Kyoto
You can choose any hotel or train station near your accommodation.
If you stay at a hotel in Osaka, we will start the tour earlier.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine has a 1300 year-old history dating back to 711 when the Inari deity was first enshrined on Mt. Inari.
This shrine is the grand shrine of 30,000 Inari shrines in Japan.
Mt. Inari is rich in nature and a place where deity dwells.
The deity is the god of bountiful harvests, food, clothing and housing that support our daily lives.
The shrine is famous for ' Senbon Torii' meaning 1000 gates.
More than 1000 gates lead up to the top of Mt. Inari where the main god resides.
We can enjoy climbing the mountain, seeing the picturesque gates and sacred areas in the Inari Shrine.
A restaurant near Fushimi Inari Shrine
There are some local restaurants near Inari shrine.
You can find your favorite food.
Nijo Castle
The Nijo Castle is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kyoto. It was built in 1603 for administrative purposes, not military unlike other castles.
The castle served as the residence of the Tokugawa family, who organized the shogunate at that time, and their retainers when they visited Kyoto. The Tokugawa family wanted to show their authority by building a gorgeous castle. The garden was also designed beautifully so that visitors including the emperor could enjoy the view from the castle.
We can enjoy a very attractive gate, beautiful traditional and modern gardens, and a magnificent view from the site of the castle tower.
Kyoto station
Kyoto was an ancient capital of Japan so there is a lot of heritage there. People enjoy visiting old temples, shrines, beautiful gardens and experiencing unique Japanese culture but Kyoto has another attraction. It has fascinating modern architecture. It enhances attractive tourist destinations in Kyoto.
This station is the entrance for Kyoto city. Around 400 thousand people commute to this station.
It is also the gateway to the most visited tourist spot and an international city in Kyoto prefecture. The station has business and cultural facilities, parking, theaters, open spaces and observatories.
We can enjoy walking around the station, having a great view of Kyoto city and modern architecture in Kyoto.
Your hotel
We can finish at your hotel.
We can also finish at Kyoto station.
Ending Point
At your hotel or 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
Guide fee, hotel pick-up
transportation fee for you and guide
admission fee for you and your guide
lunch costs for you and your guide
Tour Important Information
On this tour, we'll enjoy seeing the picturesque scenery in Kyoto.
Kyoto had been the ancient capital of Japan for more than 1000 years so there are many historical places, artefacts, remains ,culture and architecture.
Kyoto is the most famous and popular tourist spot in Japan.
There are many places to visit but I would like to say a word, 'Enjoy relaxing and peaceful Kyoto.'
I chose only three places on this tour.
The tour will show you the following.
・Fushimi Inari Shrine
Enjoying stunning orange-colored Torii gates
Learning the history and Shintoism
Seeing some sacred areas in the mountain
・Nijo Castle
Enjoying a gorgeous gate
Seeing stunning engravings
Learning the history in Kyoto and the Shogunate
Seeing unique architecture
Walking around beautiful gardens
Seeing the magnificent view
・ Kyoto station
Enjoying modern architecture
Seeing the beautiful Kyoto tower
Seeing the great view of Kyoto city
If you want to visit other places, please feel free to let me know. I will arrange the tour according to your request.
Also, if you want to change the meeting time and finishing time, please feel to ask me.
I will tailor the tour for you.
・This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
• Several places we will visit do not accept credit cards, so please bring cash.
・If the weather forecast predicts rain on the day of the tour, you can either have the tour with a different itinerary or you can cancel the tour and get your money back.
・This is 8-hour tour. Please bring something to drink.
・The weather in Japan is changeable. Just in case, please prepare your umbrellas or raincoats.
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 2021
About Tour Guide Atsuko T.
Hello. My name is Atsuko.I'm a licensed tour guide in Japan.
I have lived in Osaka since I was born.
I have guided many tourists all over the world as a volunteer for 6 years. I like showing my tourists my favorite places in Japan and talking with them. Osaka, where I was born and raised, is famous for foods, modern and ancient cultures. Nara and Kyoto, which are neighboring places, were ancient capitals in Japan. I'm happy to visit those places with you.
Reviews
Jimaine G.
One Day Tour with the picturesque scenery in Kyoto
“Special Day w/ Atsuko”
Atsuko was kind, sweet and happy! She communicated often before our booking. It was our first full day in Japan and she met us at our hotel. She guided us through the complex subway station which actually helped us a lot for the rest of our trip. She taught us how we can navigate the subway system smoothly. She showed us the amazing scenery Kyoto has to offer. She made sure our group of 9 was never separated and kept the pace that accommodated everyone. Kyoto is crowded but Atsuko made sure to stop and admire the incredible surroundings and of course takes lots of picture! Our tour was jam packed with places to see and we're thankful we got to experience most of it. Our fear of going back to Osaka by ourselves didn't leave time for Gion district but there is always next time! We will definitely get Atsuko's company again! Thank you Atsuko for making our experience memorable!
Atsuko T.
(56 reviews)Hello Ms. Jimaine G, Thank you for your kind review and comment for me. I really appreciate your words for me. I had a great time with your family group. All of you were excited about this tour. I was very happy to know you enjoyed my tour. Unfortunately, we could not go to Gion because Osaka is far from Kyoto. Please come back to Japan again. I am looking forward to seeing you again. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko
Joanne B.
One Day Tour with the Magnificent View in Saga Arashiyama
“Thorough tour and history of Kyoto”
Atsuko did a wonderful job showing us the key places throughout Kyoto. We covered a lot of ground and saw a lot. She was flexible when we decided to change up some stops and wanted to spend more time in some areas over others. Great way to spend the day!
Atsuko T.
(56 reviews)Hello Ms. Joanne, Thank you for your kind review and words. I really enjoyed this tour with all of you. I am happy to hear you enjoyed the Kyoto tour. It was a beautiful day so I think you could take wonderful pictures. Unfortunately, Kyoto was busy. Trains were busy, especially on the train on the way back to the port. Please enjoy the rest of your trip. Please say hello to everyone. Thank you for joining my tour. Best regards, Atsuko
“Excellent, Friendly and Accomodating *****”
Atsuko-san has delivered an excellent Osaka overview tour for us. She has been very communicative through the trip even before confirmating the reservation asking about customizing, answering general questions about Japan, providing helpful hints about sights for helping us choose. On the day of the trip, she arrived at our hotel on time and took us around to the different spots by metro, rearranging schedule as needed, took us to a nice restaurant for lunch and overall very caring. Just FYI be prepared for a good amount of walking as part of the tour Would highly recommend Atsuko-san.
Atsuko T.
(56 reviews)Hello Mr. Suresh N, Thank you for your kind review and comment for me. I am happy to hear you enjoyed the tour yesterday. I wondered you would enjoy walking in the heat on the tour. I also enjoyed showing you especially the temple. It was fun to share Buddhism with all of you. You must be in Kyoto now. Please enjoy the Kyoto tour today and your Nara tour tomorrow. Thank you for joining my tour. Best regards, Atsuko
$233/ per group
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