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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
Louise D.
“Fantastic day with lovely Hiroko”
We had a great day with Hiroko. She gave us very interesting explanations,was caring and made sure we had a perfect day in Kyoto. Thank you !
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Hiroko D.
Louise, I am truly grateful for your kind, generous and quick review. Both you and your husband are very nice and considerate, and I really enjoyed your company as a guide in Kyoto. Hope you will visit over here again with your children in near feature. Please send my warmest regards to your husband for me. All the best, Hiroko
George J.
“delightfull and informative”
Meeting was seamless even though we were in an out of the way bnb. Our wish in Kyoto was to visit temples and shrines which Hiroko aced by quickly using the public trans system. She was incredibly knowledgeable regarding history and architecture in part due to the rigors of passing the national guide exams. The walking tour was broken up with a delicious meal in a spot that we would never have found. Great day for a disparate group, 14 and 17 y/o boys, mid 40 mother and 80 y/o grandfather.
Hiroko D.
George, I am truly honored by your kind and generous review. I guess the tour must have been a little tiring for you as it was a very warm day for walking. Nonetheless, you and your family were very nice, and I really enjoyed being your guide in Kyoto. Please send my warmest regards to your family. All the best, Hiroko
Laurence S.
“Terrific tour with Hiroko”
Terrific experience with Hiroko. She’s informative a great communicator. Very knowledgeable; great sense of humour. Hiroko was attentive to our pace and interests. We’re thankful to Hiroko for enriching our Kyoto experience. L and J Siegel
Hiroko D.
Laurence, I am extremely honored by your kind, generous and quick review. Both you and your wife are nice and active, and I really enjoyed being your guide in Kyoto. You were also gentle to children around you during the tour, which was very heart-warming. Please send my warmest regards to your wife for me. All the best, Hiroko
$145/ per group
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