Superb View Spots in Kyoto Part. 2
Joined 2017
We will visit 5 popular spots in Kyoto, such as Fushimi Inari Shrine, Nijo Castle, Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji Temple and Golden Pavillion.
They are one natural Forest, 2 temples, one castle and one Shrine, bearing histories for 600~1000 years.
Japanese people will go to shrine for happy things and go to temple for funeral services and appreciate natural views for refreshment and enjoy local specialties.
Pease join us and feel Kyoto with guide.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Kyoto or JR Kyoto Station
Starting from your Hotel or JR Kyoto Station
Picking up you at your hotel and have a briefing of Japanese culture and history before starting tour.
Bamboo Grove
Natural Bamboo Grove in a large scale abt. 10 acre.
You can walk the narrow path, covered by Bamboo 20-25 meters high.
You can appreciate fantastic scenery and breathe negative ions.
Please enjoy photogenic palce.
Tenryuji Temple and Sogenti Pond
Temple was built by Shogun 650 years ago, and garden and pond remain as they were.
Please sit in front of Sogenchi Pond and realize Japanese Calm and Zen-Buddhism spirits.
You may have a feeling of time-slip to old days.
Golden Temple
Please appreciate Gorgeous Brilliant Golden Pavilion and its reflection on Mirror Pond.
This temple was built as a villa of Shogun for his retired life, but not for a temple.
Stop this building is one of typical structure of Japanese Resident House, so-called Shoin Structure.
Japanese rich people wish to have a garden, resembling this garden.
Please enjoy this garden as your own villa.
Lunch time
Let's enjoy Local Japanese food, including Ramen.
Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle was built by Shogun for his 2nd house in Kyoto, stop this castle did not install defense functions in a large scale,
because it was built after Civil war period.
Main building remains as they were 400 years ago, then you can appreciate gorgeous interior such as painting on sliding doors, curving of transom and decorative ceiling.
Please appreciate the Shogun's culture, and power of ruler.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine was built for good harvest, business prosperity, 1200 years ago and has been for commoners and merchants.
Japanese are sure that they can get a blessings by offering prayers to Japanese Gods.
Japanese gods contain 8 million Gods, including Jesus, Mahomet, Buddha and so on.
Please understand that Japanese Shinto is not religion but faith for natural Gods.
Please do not hesitate to pray Japanese Gods, and they do not mind your religious.
During first 3 days of New Year. 3 million peoples visit here.
your hotel or your final destination in Kyoto
Return back to your hotel or final destination in Kyoto
Ending Point
At your hotel in Kyoto or final destination in Kyoto
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
Hotel Pick-up
Transportation charge mainly by public transprotation (including guide): abt.Jyen2000 per one adult
Entrance fee: abt. Jyen2000 per one adult
Stop Transportation charge and Entrance fee for children (under 12 years old) will be 50-60% of that of adult)
Lunch: abt.jyen1500
Tour Important Information
Since this is walking tour, please put on suitable shoes.
This is your own tour, then it is OK to amend schedule.
Regarding lunch, please advise your request and I will try to find your favorite food.
This is walking tour however if you do not want to walk, I would take a taxi at some spots under extra charge.
Kyoto is international sight-seeing city, then please keep in mind as below
*Smoking is allowed only at designated spots.
*please take back your garbage with you until your hotel
This is your tour, then please enjoy Kyoto with guide.
Important message from the supplier
See the calendar for availability
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 2017
About Tour Guide Eric T.
Hallow ! This is Eric Tanaka.
I was born in Kyoto, and I have been living in Kyoto.
I am sure that Kyoto is one of the best city for sightseeing and living.
I wish if I can introduce some nice places for you by walking around city streets.
Also, in suburbs, there are a lot of nice sightseeing places such as Bamboo forest, Monkey park, Fushimi shrine, Zen practice temples and so on.
Let's enjoy Kyoto town and Kyoto food.with me.
Reviews
Miriam C.
“It was an eye opening four hour tour”
Eric is a very knowledgable and kind tour guide. He very nice and willing to spend a lot of time to answer my questions. He is also very friendly and gentle. The tour has aroused my interest in Japanese history. Thank you Eric! ありがとうございます
Eric T.
Hi Ms Miriam ! I am very happy to receive your comments for the tour and I had a good time with you I wish if you will come to Kyoto again Regards Eric Tanaka
Stephanie C.
“Wonderful Tour!”
Mr. Eric T. Did a great job hitting the highlights of Kyoto. We had a whirlwind of sights to see as we only had one day in Kyoto and Mr. Eric did not disappoint. We did take a taxi to some places to pack it all in and a great stop for food at a market street. Thank you!
Eric T.
Hi Ms Stephany ! Thank you very much for your comments for the tour and I actually enjoyed Nishiki market with you I wish if we can meet you again , and enjoy another tour with you Regards Eric Tanaka
Aidan B.
“Top day in Kyoto”
We spent the most pleasant day of stay in Japan seeing the highlights of beautiful Kyoto . Seeing it with the help of a local , Eric T, was special. It was like being with a long time friend on a leisurely walk. Knowledgable , interesting and a gentleman . We left the itinerary to him and went with the flow . A special day and thank you Eric .
Eric T.
Mr Aidan Thank you for your Comments for the tour and I am very happy to meet you and have had a good time in Kyoto I wish if could guide you again in next occasion Regards Eric Tanaka
$298/ per group
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