Perfect Trip in Kyoto
Do you want to visit the most popular places in Kyoto in 1 day?
If your answer is “YES”, this is the tour for you ;)
We will visits the famous temples and shrines and enjoy the nature around and learn the history and legends behind them.
Let’s explore the old capital of Japan Kyoto and learn more about Japan!!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Kyoto City
Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji Temple)
This is a beautiful buddhist temple originally built on 1397.
We can see the shiny golden temple and the beautiful garden, and learn the history behind it.
Entrance fee: JPY500 per person
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This is one of the most popular and famous Shintoism Shrines in Japan. It’s really famous because of the beautiful slopes full of Torii Gates in the mountain.
Gion (Geisha District)
Gion is the Geisha district in Kyoto. We can see the old Japan streets in this area. And we can see a real Geisha walking the streets if we have a good luck!!
And we can enjoy the lunch in Gion.
Cost of food: JPY1,500-3,000 per person
Yasaka Pagoda & Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
In this area, you can enjoy charming historic streets lined with traditional wooden houses and local shops.
Kiyomizu Temple
This is an old buddhist temple which started on 778. It’s one of the most famous and popular temples because of its beautiful structure and nature.
Entrance fee: JPY500 per person
Hotel in Kyoto City
Ending Point
At your hotel in Kyoto City
Want to personalize this tour?
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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 your group and guide which is around 1,500 yen per person
・Entrance fee for your group and guide which is 1,000 yen per person
・Lunch for your group and guide which is around 2,000 yen per person
Tour Important Information
- This is a walking tour, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Please bring umbrella or poncho in case of rain.
- Transportation fare, entrance fees, food and drinks for YOUR GROUP and GUIDE are NOT included in the guide fee.
- Please let me know your likes and dislikes concerning food and any allergies.
- Many places accept only cash, so please bring enough cash.
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
About Tour Guide Takashi M.
Hi, my name is Takashi!!
When I go abroad, I think that how nice it would be to have a friend there and hang out together. I want you to feel like you have a friend in Osaka and we can go around and explore.
I was born and grew up in Japan. And I speak English, Spanish and Japanese. I can be the perfect guide for you!!
I can guide you in any city in Japan, just let me know where you wanna go :)
Reviews
Gabriel V.
“Family Kyoto Trip”
Takashi is awesome. He takes you to the must see place in Kyoto. He know many local shortcuts and time schedules to avoid big crowds. He has a lot of knowledge of the Japanese culture and history of the temples . I went with my Wife, 20 year old son, 12 and 9 year old daughters. He explained also everything to them in a fun way to make it interesting according to their age. He speaks perfect Spanish, English and of course Japanese. 100% recommendation!!
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Takashi M.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you and your family. I’m so happy to hear that everyone, including your children, enjoyed the tour. I really appreciate your kind words, and I hope to welcome you all back to Japan again someday! :)
Mayra L.
“Una jornada magnífica!”
La visita con Takashi fue excepcional. Nos mostró algunos de los lugares icónicos de Kyoto y nos dio numerosas explicaciones históricas y culturales. También compartió con nosotros cómo es la vida cotidiana de los japoneses y contestó todas nuestras preguntas. Lo recomendamos a todos aquellas personas que deseen entender la ciudad y Japón.
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Takashi M.
Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras y por su recomendación! Fue un verdadero placer pasar el día con ustedes. Me alegra mucho saber que disfrutaron del tour y que pudieron conocer y aprender más sobre Kioto y Japón :)
Uzair A.
“One of the best guided tours we have taken!”
Takashi is awesome! He was on time, super friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. After our initial request, he designed a custom tour to fit the needs of our family. He took us to the right places and provided the historical context for each location and allowed the kids to engage in. He is very engaging and you don’t get bored at all. I would have never visited those specific places and would not know the context behind any of those beautiful places had Takashi not guided us. He also rented a right vehicle to cater to our family needs on our request. I highly recommend Takashi if you are in Osaka/Kyoto region. Thanks Takashi!
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Takashi M.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m really happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the tour. It was my pleasure to show you around and share the history and culture of Kyoto and Osaka. I’m also glad the customized itinerary and the rental vehicle worked well for your family :)
$294/ per group
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