South to East Kyoto Tour
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
Sarit S.
“Super knowledgeable and patient guide! ”
Thank you to Hiroko! Instead of just wandering around, we got to learn a lot from a local! Hiroko is really pleasant company. My daughter made it through a full 5 hour tour, which says a lot! Hiroko was patient with our frequent snack stops and rest stops. We had great conversation about local culture and she had great stories to tell about the historical sights. She deftly navigated us on trains to three temples. She is flexible with booking, and responsive on messages. I very highly recommend booking time with Hiroko! Thank you!!
Hiroko D.
Sarit, I am truly grateful for your kind and generous review. I also thank your beautiful daughter for keeping up with me during the tour. All of you are so nice and intelligent, I really enjoyed being your guide in Kyoto. Please send my warmest regards to your husband and daughter. All the best, Hiroko
Maggie S.
“Best guide in Japan! Excellent! I highly recommend this guide. ”
She was very thoughtful and experienced. We had a great time. Accomplished all that we planned on. Very knowledgeable. Knew exactly where to go and very enjoyable day.
Hiroko D.
Maggie, I am truly honored by your kind, generous and very quick review. Both you and your husband are so nice and intelligent, and I really enjoyed your company as a guide in Kyoto. I only wish there had been more time to take you to some other places. Hope you will come back here again to explore the city further in near future. Sincerely, Hiroko
Norlina (elah) A.
“Fun day with Hiroko”
We had a very fun and educational tour day with Hiroko. Her being local and knowledgeable of Kyoto history makes it worth. She planned the day so nicely and considerably to make sure we are all catered for. We are very happy and I think that people should definitely book tours with local tour guide because it makes a difference to the day without wasting time navigating new area. Hiroko delivered 5 stars service. We recommend her to anyone. Arigato gozaimasu Hiroko san.
Hiroko D.
Norlina, Arigato gozaimasu to you too. I am extremely grateful for your kind, generous and very quick review. You are so nice and intelligent, I really enjoy your company as a guide in Kyoto. Hope you will come back here again in near future as there are more to see. Please send my warmest regards to your husband and daughter, a cute ballerina. Sincerely, Hiroko
$158/ per group
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