Superb View Spots in Kyoto Part 3
Joined 2017
Kyoto is covered by mountains for 3 sides besides South, and many temples, shrines and gardens are located at the foot of mountains on the East Side
Kyoto Culture started on the West Side and moved to the East Side.
I plan this tour to observe several scenic places from North to South on the Eastern Side mountains.
Silver Temple, Philosopher's path, Nanzenji Temple, Murinan Garden, Nishiki Market and Fushimi Inari Shrine.
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 or at JR Kyoto Station, and will have a briefing of Kyoto history and culture before starting tour.
Silver Temple
Silver temple is calm and make you feel Japanese Hospitality which is connected with Wabi Sabi spirits.
Temple was built by shogun, and he enjoyed Zen-meditation and enjoyed his retired life.
This temple is not gorgeous and brilliant but shows us inner richness of Japanese Culture。
The sand garden is also particular one which reflect moon-lights.
Philosopher's path
This path is abt. 1 kilometer long from Silver temple to Nanzenjj Temple area, where one Japanese Philopher walked everyday.
This path is located along small canal, and you can find some historic temples along the path.
Please walk this path, feeling Japanese calm and breathe negative ions.
Nanzenji Temple
This temple was built by imperial prayer, 700 years ago, as a Zen-Buddhist temple
Their main gate is huge and fantastic, called "Sanmon" then please go upstairs and overview Kyoto City.
There is a mythology that Great Thief "Ishikawa Goemon" shouted "Great View, Great View" from upper floor of this gate.
Murin-an Garden
This garden was landscaped and designed by Jihei Ogawa, famous Garden Master by order of Old Statemen, 100 years ago.
This garden equips all beauty elements of Japanese Garden.
Sound of Water, covering with mosses, Borrowed scenery from the background, controlling the height of trees, water fall and so on.
Please appreciate this garden
Lunch
Let's have a lunch, Japanese local food,, sandwich or Ramen, that is your option
Nishiki Market
They have a history for more than 400 years, where natural fountain flowed out abundantly and it helped to start fish-market here.
The best ingredients were gathered to Kyoto and delivered to Emperor Palace and restaurants in Kyoto
It is said that when Kyoto people get extra money, they would come to Nishiki-market, and get high-quality food for dinner.
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 from Japanese Gods by offering prayers here.
During first 3 days of New Year. 3 million peoples visit here.
Please remember before getting inside of Shrine, as below,
You will find some statues of Fox, and they are messengers of Gods.
Vermillion color of Shinto Gate will expel evils and invite happiness.
Inside Front Shinto Gate, it is sacred precinct area.
Your Hotel or your final destination in Kyoto
Sending back to your hotel or your 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 and pick up fee
Transportation charge including guide (maily public Transportation): abt.Jyen1500 per adult
Entrance Fee: abt.Jyen1500 per adult.
For children less than 12 years old: anbt.50~60% of those of adult for transportation and Entrance Fee.
Lunch : abt.Jyen1500
Tour Important Information
Since this is walking tour, please put on suitable shoes.
This is your tour, then it is OK to amend schedule.
Regarding lunch, please advise your request and I will try to find your favorite food, such as Japanese food, Ramen and so on.
This is walking tour however if you do not want to walk, I would take a taxi at some spots.
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 to 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
$308/ per group
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