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Kyoto Private Tour - Main Hall, Kiyomizudera Temple
Main Hall, Kiyomizudera Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Three-storied Pagoda, Kiyomizudera Temple
Three-storied Pagoda, Kiyomizudera Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Stone-paved Sannenzaka Slope
Stone-paved Sannenzaka Slope
Kyoto Private Tour - Yasaka Pagoda
Yasaka Pagoda
Kyoto Private Tour - Tatsumi Bridge, Gion
Tatsumi Bridge, Gion

South to East Kyoto Tour

Highlights
Kyoto Tour Guide - Hiroko D.

Joined 2018

Hiroko D.
4.97 / 5
(90 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Kyoto
English
6 hours
Private tour (only you and Hiroko D.)
Up to 5 people

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!

09:00 AM

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

09:30 AM

Fushimi Inari Shrine

The most popular shrine in Kyoto

Worshiped as the deity of agriculture

Featuring its thousands of religious red Torii gates

11:00 AM

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

12:00 PM

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

02:30 PM

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

03:00 PM

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

What‘s included

Guide fee only

What‘s not included

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
Kyoto Tour Guide - Hiroko D.

Joined 2018

Hiroko D.
4.97 / 5
(90 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

Wonderful tour of Kyoto with Hiroko

We had a wonderful day with Hiroko. We started early to beat the crowds at Fushimi Inari and ended the day in Gion. In between we toured several lovely temples and shrines, and learned a lot from Hiroko. Hiroko made everything so pleasant and easy for us, and showed endless patience which was appreciated as I have two kids. Hiroko arranged the tour so that it flowed together very easily, with each destination seeming to leave us in the right spot to experience the next destination. Hiroko was also extremely flexible and pleasant, even when my youngest started to get tired and hungry. Before we knew it we had a snack and our spirits were lifted so we could carry on. I highly recommend Hiroko as an excellent guide.

Jeff A.

Hiroko D.

Jeff, I am extremely grateful for your kind, generous and very quick review. All of you were so positive during the tour even though the weather was changeable, which impressed me a lot. You make such a nice family, and I really enjoyed being your guide in Kyoto. Hope you will enjoy a day trip to Nara and the rest of your stay here in Kyoto. Please send my warmest regards to your beautiful wife and pretty daughters for me. All the best, Hiroko

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!!

Sarit S.

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

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$160/ per group