Begin your day with a refreshing jog along the picturesque Kamo River, taking in the serene morning atmosphere. We'll make a stop at the Imperial Palace, where you can immerse yourself in the rich history of Kyoto's past. Afterward, fuel up with a delicious breakfast at a cozy local café. To invigorate your body and mind, we'll also incorporate invigorating Tabata exercises along the way. Join me for a memorable morning adventure that combines sightseeing, exercise, and culinary delights!
At the eastnorth side of Sanjo Ohashi (Sanjo Bridge)
- The location is about a 3-minute walk from the Keihan Sanjo station or the Kyoto Subway Sanjo station.
We will perform Tabata exercises in an open space along the river.
The Imperial Palace served as the residence of the emperors of Japan until the 19th century. During our tour, we will make a stop at Itsukushima Shrine, located within the palace gardens.
Inoda Coffee
guide fee
breakfast
transportation fee from your accomodation
* Although the recommended minimum age for this tour is around seven, since it's a private tour, toddlers are also welcome to join
* The tour will proceed in the event of light rain. I recommend wearing waterproof clothing for your comfort
* In the event of heavy rain, some portions of the tour may involve walking. However, if you wish, we can still incorporate Tabata exercises.
* Given that this is a sightseeing tour, we will maintain a slow jogging pace.
“A wonderful forest hike with great company ”
A fantastic walk through an area that without Kanae you couldn’t comfortable navigate yourself without experience or knowledge of the area. Kanae was very supportive during the walk, offering cold drinks and towels due to the very hot September weather. She also went out of her way to begin the tour earlier than planned so we could better avoid the hot mid-day. Kanae also accompanied us to a nice café after the walk for some well-needed refreshments, then took us to her son’s favourite ramen bar which is certainly now my favourite too. The hike itself wasn’t too physically challenging provided you have even some basic hiking activity under your belt. The heat was rough, but Kanae’s preparation was invaluable. The iced lychee salt drinks she brought were delicious. She patiently waited with us whilst we enjoyed the many great views and sights or took quick breathers. Thank you for a great hike Kanae!
Kanae O.
(16 reviews)Tom, thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the walk despite the severe heat. I’m happy we could start earlier to avoid the midday heat and that you enjoyed the café stop and my son’s favorite ramen place—it's wonderful to hear it’s now a favorite of yours too! You all handled the hike so well, even in the less-than-ideal heat It was truly a memorable day, and I appreciate your kind words. I hope to see you again for another adventure in Kyoto!
“Day trip around Kyoto”
We had a fantastic day with Kanae! She was exceptionally helpful and was happy to accommodate us. She drove us around Kyoto for the day, taking us to the temples and areas we wanted to visit. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Kanae again when we come back to Kyoto.
Kanae O.
(16 reviews)Alexis, thank you so much for your kind review! I’m delighted to hear that you had a fantastic day exploring Kyoto. It was a pleasure to accommodate your interests and take you to the places you wanted to visit. I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience! I would love to have the opportunity to guide you again when you return to Kyoto. Looking forward to your next visit!
June Z.
Kyoto Early Bird Highlights with Car Service
“The only way to see Kyoto is with Kanae!”
Kanae was amazing, we had a great time! Due to Kyoto’s transportation system it is difficult to see all the main sights with limited time, but with Kanae’s help we saw all the major spots in one day and customized the places we wanted to visit too. We learned about the history behind them. We loved the early bird option as we wanted to avoid the crowds and got some amazing photos. She also showed us beautiful places off the beaten path and took us to an authentic Japanese lunch as well. The tour involves some walking which we enjoyed.
Kanae O.
(16 reviews)June, thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m thrilled to hear that you had such a great time exploring Kyoto with me. It was my pleasure to help you make the most of your time and customize the tour to your interests. I’m glad the early bird option worked well for you—those quiet moments and amazing photos were definitely worth it! I must say, you have a great eye for photography—the pictures you took were fantastic! I hope to have the chance to guide you again and explore more of Kyoto on your next visit!