Kyoto's most popular sightseeing spots tour and enjoy a various kinds of Kyoto's specialities
This tour covers 4 must-see sites and Nishiki Market.
You visit the most renowned sites such as the Golden Pavilion, Ryo-an-ji temple where you may find an elegant beauty in its simple rock garden
Nijo-castle ,the luxurious palace of the Tokugawa Shoguns. Sanjyu-sangendo temple, where the thousand life-size statues and the Principal statue make you feel like you are in a forest of Buddha! says " It's amazing !
Lastly visit Nishiki Market, where you can enjoy eating Kyoto’s cuisine.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kyoto Tourist Information Center located on the 2nd floor of the JRKyoto building .
Kinkakuji Temple
Ryo-anji Temple
Nijyo-jo castle
Sanjyu-sangendo temple
Nishiki Market
Ending Point
Nishiki Market
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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
lunch, entrance fee. transportation fee.
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
At least 3 days of notice required before a booking
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 Hiroshi Y.
Hello,I am HIROSHI YOKOYAMA. Please call me Hiro, not "hero". I have been lived in kyoto
for more than 30years. So, I am very familiar with the city of Kyoto and a unique culture
developed in Japan as well. I can offer you not only historic places like Nijo castle, Kinkakuji temple ,Kiyomizu temple etc., but also off the beaten track spots Nijo jinya house or nicknamed
"ninjya house" ,Katsura Imperial Villa etc.. I am really looking forward to seeing you .
Reviews
Tarah K.
“Okay tour for people looking for high structure”
Hiro provided solid factual information on the tour. We were surprised when we were asked by Hiro to pay for his transportation/train/bus fares. We had assumed that this cost was built into the tour rate and would not be extra on the day of the tour. We also like to have some flexibility built into a tour in order to look at little shops along the way or stop for a leisurely cold drink, in addition to tour attractions. If a more structured itinerary is your preference than this guide is a great match.
Ben M.
“Informative and Entertaining ”
Hiro was our guide to very specific temples in Kyoto that we wanted to see. He was extremely prepared and knowledgeable and even took us to a garden that was so beautiful, it basically made the whole day for us. Not only did he know his information, he was also very entertaining. We learned a lot about him, the Philsophers Path temples, and introduced us to a lot of fantastic experiences that we would not have gotten had it not been for him. Thank you so much Hiro!
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Hiroshi Y.
Dear Ben M I am very grateful to you for your great reviews of the tour in Kyoto. First of all, you visited at Nanzenji temple which is designated among the top of the five Zen temples in Kyoto. and next visit at Tairyu sanso which has so huge and beautiful gardens in the villa. You says " I have never seen such a beautiful garden like this" then you took a walk through so called Philosopher's path (1.5 miles) to the Silver pavilion temple , where you also enjoyed walking in outstandingly beautiful Zen style garden. Best regards May/16 Hiroshi Y.okoyama
Fay C.
“A Beautifully Curated Tour of Kyoto’s Highlights and Hidden Gems”
We had an excellent experience with Hiroshi in Kyoto. The tour was very well organized and thoughtfully planned, allowing us to make the most of our time without losing any time in transportation. He guided us seamlessly through some of the most important sights of Kyoto, while also introducing us to hidden spots that we would never have discovered on our own. Thanks to his knowledge and efficiency, we were able to enjoy a beautiful and well-balanced exploration of the city. The entire experience felt smooth, insightful, and truly enjoyable. It was a wonderful way to discover Kyoto, and we highly recommend Hiroshi to anyone looking for a high-quality and well-curated guided tour.
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Hiroshi Y.
Dear Fay I am grateful to you for your great reviews on Mar/28 tour in Kyoto. You visit at Fushimi-Inari Shrine and then visit at Kiyomizudera temple, where you can enjoy watching over cherry trees in full blossom and nice overlooking view of Kyoto city then walking down to San-nen saka to Yasaka-no-to street to Maruyama Park, where you had a great chance to see such a beautiful in full blossom huge willow cherry trees ! and lastly taking a walk through a Geiko street, Hanami-koji. I am truly proud of these historical monuments and scenery in Kyoto. Best regards Mar/30 Hiroshi Y.
$167/ per group
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