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South to East Kyoto Tour
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Joined 2018
You will enjoy visiting some of Kyoto's historic and popular sights such as a shrine, temples and a district, from south to east. The route is planned well to be efficient by public transportation.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel or JR Kyoto Station
- At the main lobby of your hotel or in front of the north main entrance of JR Kyoto Station
Fushimi Inari Shrine
The most popular shrine in Kyoto
Worshiped as the deity of agriculture
Featuring its thousands of religious red Torii gates
Rengeo-in (Sanju Sangendo) Temple
Featuring its main hall which is the largest wooden building in Japan and literally awesome sight of 1001 Buddha images there
Kiyomizudera Temple
UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage Site
One of the most popular temples in Kyoto
Featuring a great view of Kyoto City from its famous Stage of Kiyomizu
Also lunch at a local restaurant
Gion
Via stone-paved Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka Slopes, Yasaka Pagoda and the grounds of Kenninji Temple
Stroll through Kyoto's most famous kimono-clad Geiko and Maiko traditional entertainment district
End of Tour
In Gion
Ending Point
In Gion or any other place at your request
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 only
Public transportation (600~900JPY per person) (you and guide)
Entrance fees (1,000JPY person) (you)
Lunch (1,000~1,500JPY per person) (you and guide)
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Important message from the supplier
Please kindly note the following:
I basically conduct walking tours using public transportation.
Transportation, entrance fees and lunch for you and the guide are not included in the guide fee.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Hiroko D.
Hi, I'm Hiroko. I was born in Kyoto and currently live in its suburb. My parents are also from the ancient capital city, so some of its historic places were like my playgrounds when I was a child. Now, as a national certified tour guide, I would like to show you around not only Kyoto but also Osaka and Nara enjoyably and time-effectively. For your reference, I lived in New York, U.S.A. for about 20 years and worked there for about 17 and a half years, so I believe that I will be able to communicate and speak well with you in English. My motto as a guide: If you are happy, I'm happy. Please don't hesitate to ask me to customize your tour. I'm looking forward to seeing you soon!
Reviews
Søren H.
“Patient. Funny. Knowledgeable. All-in one great guide”
Hiroko impressed us deeply with knowing everything about the Japanes culture. Not just related to Kyoto. But any and all questions were answered with fact and details that made history come alive. Great vocabulary from the many years living in US made this worth every yen. We have learned more than we had hoped for. And the Hiroko topped it with finding a gem of a lunch restaurant - hidden completely from the average tourist’s path.
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Hiroko D.
Søren, I am truly honored by your kind, generous and quick review. You, your daughter and son are very nice and intelligent, and I really enjoyed being your guide in Kyoto as well as talking to all of you about many things during the tour. Please send my warmest regards to your daughter and son for me. Sincerely, Hiroko
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Falguni P.
“Kyoto custom tour ”
If u are in Kyoto area don’t hesitate and book with Hiroko . My family of 4 (2 teen aged girls)had a wonderful day with her . She is so organized , knowledgeable, genuine and kind . She provides adequate information for every place you visit so that what you see is more meaningful . She is easy to talk to and is a native from Kyoto area , she lived in the United States for 20 years so speaks very good English and understands world Cultures . You can see Kyoto on your own , however traveling with Hiroko will make the entire day much much more memorable and meaningful and you will leave the area with a greater understanding of the sites you visit . She is also fun and engaging with the children . She also was flexible and stopped to do the little things that my girls or myself wanted to do. Along the way she also suggested nice shopping and snacking spots based on your interests . We had an amazing soba / udon Lunch with her , which was also so much more fun as you can learn about Japanese culture along with your meal . Thank you Hiroko !
Hiroko D.
Falguni, I am extremely grateful for your kind, generous and quick review. You and your family are very nice and intelligent, your daughters are so beautiful, and I really enjoyed your company as a guide in Kyoto. I was also glad to see you and your daughters enjoy shopping during the tour. Please send my warmest regards to your family for me. All the best, Hiroko
Heather (heza) L.
“A wonderful day!”
We loved our day in Kyoto with Hiroko D. She was the perfect guide for us. We enjoyed the wealth of information she shared at each of our tour spots and along the way. We toured Eastern Kyoto, including Kiyomizudera, Yasaka Shrine, Kodaiji Temple, Gion, and Kenninji Temple. We had lunch in a well-established soba restaurant (I think she said it has been in business for 100 years). We enjoyed the delicious lunch and the restaurant's atmosphere. I can't say enough about how we enjoyed our time with Hiroko. It felt as though we had made a friend in Kyoto! We highly recommend her as a guide.
Hiroko D.
Heather, I feel truly honored by your kind and generous review. Both you and your husband are nice and friendly, and I really enjoyed your company as a guide in Kyoto. I was also impressed by "Sukiyaki" you sang along the way. That was just perfect! Please send my warmest regards to your husband for me. Hope his toe will be healed very soon. Sincerely, Hiroko
$142/ per group
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