Private tour Fushimi Inari, Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market Start form Kyoto or Osaka
Joined 2024
Kyoto is the ancient and modern blend seamlessly.
Join me on a private tour to explore two of Kyoto's most iconic landmarks: Fushini Inari, Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion and Nijo Castle, culminating in a vibrant exploration of Nishiki Market. Enriching journey through Kyoto's past and present, where each moment promises a new discovery.
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 or Train station in Kyoto city or Osaka city.
- Meeting point at your reqest. Osaka or Kyoto. If you start the tour from Osaka, the tour will begin one hour earlier. For example: Start form Kyoto station 1, Starbucks Coffee JR Kyoto Station Shinkansen Central Exit. 2, JR Kyoto Station Central Exit. Start from Osaka station 1.Osaka or Shin Osaka station.
Fushimi Inari Taisha Thouand Torii Gate
Fushimi Inari Taisha, one of Kyoto's most iconic Shinto shrines. Known for its thousands of vermillion torii gates that lead into the forest of Mount Inari, this sacred site offers a mesmerizing blend of natural beauty and spiritual significance.
Kinkaku-ji (TheGolden Pavilion)
Prepare to be mesmerized by the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji, a Zen Buddhist temple covered in brilliant gold leaf. Its reflection shimmering in the surrounding pond creates a scene of timeless beauty. Originally constructed in the 14th century, Kinkaku-ji stands as a testament to Kyoto's rich cultural heritage and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle is an architectural marvel from the early Edo period. Once the residence of Tokugawa shoguns, the castle is renowned for its splendid gardens, intricate woodwork, and the unique "nightingale floors" that chirp underfoot. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a captivating glimpse into Japan's feudal history.
Entrance of Nishiki Market close to Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi station
After exploring these historical landmarks, our tour concludes entrance of Nishiki Market.
Known as Kyoto's kitchen, this bustling market is a feast for the senses, offering local delicacies, fresh produce, and traditional crafts. It's the perfect place to experience Kyoto's culinary and cultural diversity.
Ending Point
Entrance of Nishiki Market or Hankyu Kawaramachi 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 and hospitality
Public Transportation expense
From Kyoto city.
About JPY 1500 per person for you and guide.
From Osaka city end tour at Kyoto.
about JPY 2500 per person for you and guide
Admission fee per person
Golden Pavilion JPY 500
Nijo Castle JPY 1300
Food and drink.
Lunch about JPY 2000 per person for you and guide
Please cover the admission fee and transportation costs and lunch for the guide.
Please prepare cash for payment at facility.
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Tour is only available on weekends
Important message from the supplier
Transportation fee and lunch fee for yourself ans the guide will be paid by the customer.
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 2024
About Tour Guide Akari Y.
It has been a year since I started guiding in the Kansai area last spring. I am passionate about introducing the beauty of Japan.
I am happy to introduce guests from overseas to the Japanese culture established by our predecessors.
I will introduce Japanese culture, food, cuisine, sake, nature, manga, spiritual culture, history, Buddhism, Shinto, Shugendo, pilgrimage paths, and other topics of interest.
Let me introduce myself. I was born in Osaka and grew up in Osaka and Kyoto. I have lived in the U.S., China, and Australia when I was younger.
$200/ per group
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