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One Day Tour with the picturesque scenery in Kyoto
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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
Mitchell T.
“A peaceful day of discovery”
Atsuko guided us through pavilions, zen gardens and bamboo forests during a very busy period, yet the whole day felt calm and well planned. She was prepared, informative and genuinely lovely to follow. We learnt a lot, captured great photos and stayed on schedule without any stress. A wonderful experience from start to finish.
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Atsuko T.
Hello Ms. Mitchell, Thank you for your kind review and words for me. I hope you enjoyed the tea ceremony and kimono after the tour. It was a beautiful day. I also had a wonderful time with both of you. It was fun for me to talk with you. Thank you for joining my tour today. Please enjoy Miyajima and my home town, Osaka. Please say 'thank you' to Sheryn. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko
Ruma D.
“Visiting Nara Park”
It was a pleasure to have Atsuko as our guide! She made everything so easy for us as we were traveling with three old twins. She tailored our itinerary to accommodate our needs and took us to all the key areas and also found a restaurant that accommodated all 6 of us in our party for lunch. Atsuko was very knowledgeable and had a calm disposition which suited us very well. I give her two thumbs up and five stars!!
Atsuko T.
Hello Ms. Ruma, Thank you for your kind review and words for me. I really enjoyed showing my favorite area, Nara, and talking with all of you. I am happy to hear you enjoyed this Nara tour. It was fun to join your family trip. It is getting colder in Nara and Osaka. Please say ‘thank you’ to your family. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko
Amalia E.
“Excellent Experience ”
Believe and trust all the high reviews. I am glad I did. Atsuko made my first experience using Gowithguide an incredibly one. She is an amazing guide, very responsive from the start. Extremely organized, helpful and patient. She communicated often throughout the entire experience. Provided an itinerary based on individual interests. Presented a print of the itinerary with pictures the day of the trip. She was very good in explaining the history of each place during the tour. Even at the end she said goodbye by giving a souvenir. Because of this wonderful experience I look forward to using Gowithguide on my future travels. Thank you Atsuko. Arigatō Kindly from Amalia
Atsuko T.
Hello Ms. Amalia, Thank you for your kind review and comment for me. I really appreciate your words. It was hot and humid yesterday but you were enthusiastic about visiting Kyoto and learning the history and culture there. I was very happy to show you my favorite areas and talk with you. Unfortunately, we could not take Shinkansen. I hope you can take it on your next trip in Japan. Please enjoy the rest of your journey. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko
$284/ per group
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