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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
Jonathan M.
“A wonderful day with Hiroko !”
We had a wonderful day with Hiroko ! First, she took us on an enchanting ride on a single-carriage, old-style railway running between houses on either side, to see the beautiful garden of Tenryuji Temple and the Bamboo Forest. Then we walked beside the river, on which people were taking boat rides, until we reached Togetsukyo Bridge. Next, we visited Nijo-jo Castle, which was built in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Shōgun (a must for anyone who enjoyed the fantastic ‘Shōgun’ series on the television !) and which served as the residence for the Tokugawa shoguns who ruled Japan for over 260 years. Wonderfully atmospheric ! After that, we had a delicious ‘obanzai’ lunch in a tiny, traditional restaurant in the extraordinary Nishiki Market, which is packed with an amazing array of shops, before turning into Teramachi Street, where we said good-bye. Hiroko was totally charming, with superb English and the patience needed to answer all the questions we had about Kyoto and Japanese life. We totally loved the day, thanks to her !
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Hiroko D.
Jonathan, I am truly honored by your kind, generous and quick review. It was beautifully sunny and warm today, you and your family are so nice and intelligent, and I really enjoyed your company as a guide in Kyoto. I hope you will have fun at manga/anime-related places and shops in this historic and traditional city before you head for Hiroshima. Please send my warmest regards to your family for me. All the best, Hiroko
Tim S.
“Amazing guide with a wealth of knowledge and information”
My wife and I had the privilege of joining Hiroko for a few tours whilst in Japan, including a full day in Kyoto and 3/4 day at Nara. For both tours she met us at our hotel and had planned out the perfect balance of seeing key sights but not trying to cram in too much. Hiroko clearly loves sharing the extensive history of these regions with guests, and also took us to some great local restaurants for lunch on both days. Would highly recommend using Hiroko as a guide!
Hiroko D.
Tim, I am truly grateful for your kind, generous and quick review. You and your wife are so nice and friendly, and I had great two days as a guide with such a great couple. I hope you will visit over here again sometime in near future as there are more to see and experience. Please send my warmest regards to your lovely wife for me. All the best, Hiroko
Alison L.
“Great Guide Who Went Above and Beyond”
We had booked two days in Kyoto with Hiriko. Working with her in advance she planned an itinerary that included the highlights of Kyoto grouped geographically to make our tour as efficient as possible. She speaks and understands English extremely well as she lived and worked in NY for many years. Her pace was just right and her knowledge of the sights was excellent. Unfortunately I had picked up a stomach bug somewhere before arriving at Kyoto and was not feeling great, so we cut one scheduled stop on day one. On day two I decided I should try to go to a clinic for some medication. Some things that are available over the counter in the US require a prescription in Japan and the drug stores are a bit overwhelming. I found a clinic nearby and the reviews said they spoke good English. When Hiroko showed up for our planned day, she immediately agreed to walk to the clinic with me and when there helped me secure an appointment for an hour from our arrival. She was so helpful and understanding and it made me feel immensely better to have here with me. All in, we spent the first 2.5 hours of the day dealing with my medical needs. She was reassuring and happy to make these accommodations. Long story short, the doctor prescribed a couple of medications and we still made it to 3 out of four sites on our itinerary for our second day. Hiroko was flexible and kind as well as being a super-knowledgeable tour guide. I highly recommend her.
Hiroko D.
Dear Alison, I am extremely honored by your kind and generous review. Hope you are feeling better now. Both you and your husband are nice, considerate and intelligent, and I really enjoyed being your guide in Kyoto. Please send my warmest regards to your husband for me. Sincerely, Hiroko
$146/ per group
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