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The Unique Architecture and Culture in Higashiyama
Joined 2021
Higashiyama is located in the east of Kyoto city. Kiyomizu Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hill roads, which were front approaches to the temple, a pagoda in Yasaka, the magnificent view from those hill roads are popular tourist spots in Kyoto. They have flourished as a part of the temple area since ancient times. Lovely monkey balls in the temple, the historical Yasaka Shrine, and Gion area which has unique traditional culture in Japan, enhance the attraction of Higashiyama.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel or other places
- Hotel or other places
At your hotel in Kyoto
You can choose any hotel or train station near your accommodation.
If you stay at a hotel in Osaka, we will start the tour earlier.
Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu Temple, which is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kyoto, is located in the eastern part of Kyoto city. Kiyomizu literally means clean water and Tera literally means a temple. It is said that the origins of this temple go back to the end of the 8th century.
The temple is located in the middle of Kyoto’s Higashiyama mountains, which is located in the east part of Kyoto city. Mt. Otowa has always been famous for its beautiful scenery and views of the city of Kyoto.
A monk found this area as a place deep in the forest greenery where a mist, like a belt of white clouds, hung over a waterfall at the foot of a mountain.
The Main Hall here is famous for its platform projecting over a cliff. You can enjoy the view of Kyoto city and also see the many pillars which support this platform.
You can also enjoy the three water streams which flow down from the mountain to the temple.
The Hill Roads in Higashiyama
The hill roads, which were front approaches to Kiyomizu Temple, a pagoda in Yasaka, and the magnificent view from those hill roads are popular tourist spots in Kyoto. They have flourished as a part of the temple area since ancient times.
These hill roads were designated as an Important Traditional and Conservation area. They are protected by the Kyoto city government.
On this tour, we will enjoy walking on unique hill roads, visiting lovely mini monkey dolls in a temple, tiny gardens, charming souvenir shops and beautiful mural paintings in another temple
A restaurant
We will visit a restaurant on hill roads. There are many traditional Japanese restaurants.
Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka shrine is located in the east of Kyoto city. The shrine in Kyoto is the head Yasaka shrine nationwide. The shrine itself has a long history. It is famous for a beautiful gate fronting a street. On entering we can see shrine structures in traditional architectural style and a stage with beautiful lanterns.
On this tour, we will stroll around the shrine precinct and the park which was a part of the shrine area and is now rich in nature.
Gion Area
Gion is one of the popular tourist spots in Kyoto because of its own traditional Japanese cultures, restaurants, houses and businesses. Kyoto was an ancient capital of Japan. It has unique and long-term traditions and cultures because of its own 1000-year history.
Gion area is famous for Maiko and Geiko, who are professional entertainers. They are skillful, knowledgeable and beautiful girls.
Kyoto has five districts where Maiko and Geiko work, live and study. Gion is one of them.
We will enjoy walking in the Gion district and learn how they lived before and how they live together now.
NIshiki Market
Nishiki Market has around 400 year old history. This area was rich in high-quality water.
Foods here was served to the Imperial Palace before.
This market has been called ' A kitchen of Kyoto'.
A wide variety of foods are in the market.
We can enjoy eating street foods and seeing the beautiful paintings that a famous artist painted, and colorful archade.
Your hotel
We can finish at your hotel or Nishiki Market.
Ending Point
Hotel or other places
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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 fee for you and your guide
admission fee for you and your guide (Guides don't need admission fees for some temples)
Lunch costs for you and your guide
Tour Important Information
On this tour, we will enjoy visiting a temple which has unique architectures and the magnificent view, and walking on the famous hill roads which have lovely souvenir shops, tiny gardens and attractive temples. After going down the hill roads, we will visit a shrine which has a long history, and walk on entertainment districts which have traditional Japanese culture. At the end of the tour, we will visit the market which has a wide variety of Kyoto's foods.
If you want to visit other places, please feel free to let me know. I will arrange the tour according to your request. Also, if you want to change the meeting time and finishing time, please feel free to ask me. We'll be able to finish the tour at shopping district in Kyoto or Osaka if you want.
You will be able to enjoy the local food there.
This tour will show you the following;
・The picturesque scenery
・The unique architecture
・The magnificent view
・The history of Kyoto
・The correlation between Shinto and Buddhism for Japanese people
・The traditional and beautiful garden
・The traditional Japanese culture
・The beautiful murals
・The historic shrine
・The Market in Kyoto
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 2021
About Tour Guide Atsuko T.
Hello. My name is Atsuko.I'm a licensed tour guide in Japan.
I have lived in Osaka since I was born.
I have guided many tourists all over the world as a volunteer for 6 years. I like showing my tourists my favorite places in Japan and talking with them. Osaka, where I was born and raised, is famous for foods, modern and ancient cultures. Nara and Kyoto, which are neighboring places, were ancient capitals in Japan. I'm happy to visit those places with you.
Reviews
Jimaine G.
One Day Tour with the picturesque scenery in Kyoto
“Special Day w/ Atsuko”
Atsuko was kind, sweet and happy! She communicated often before our booking. It was our first full day in Japan and she met us at our hotel. She guided us through the complex subway station which actually helped us a lot for the rest of our trip. She taught us how we can navigate the subway system smoothly. She showed us the amazing scenery Kyoto has to offer. She made sure our group of 9 was never separated and kept the pace that accommodated everyone. Kyoto is crowded but Atsuko made sure to stop and admire the incredible surroundings and of course takes lots of picture! Our tour was jam packed with places to see and we're thankful we got to experience most of it. Our fear of going back to Osaka by ourselves didn't leave time for Gion district but there is always next time! We will definitely get Atsuko's company again! Thank you Atsuko for making our experience memorable!
Atsuko T.
(56 reviews)Hello Ms. Jimaine G, Thank you for your kind review and comment for me. I really appreciate your words for me. I had a great time with your family group. All of you were excited about this tour. I was very happy to know you enjoyed my tour. Unfortunately, we could not go to Gion because Osaka is far from Kyoto. Please come back to Japan again. I am looking forward to seeing you again. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko
Joanne B.
One Day Tour with the Magnificent View in Saga Arashiyama
“Thorough tour and history of Kyoto”
Atsuko did a wonderful job showing us the key places throughout Kyoto. We covered a lot of ground and saw a lot. She was flexible when we decided to change up some stops and wanted to spend more time in some areas over others. Great way to spend the day!
Atsuko T.
(56 reviews)Hello Ms. Joanne, Thank you for your kind review and words. I really enjoyed this tour with all of you. I am happy to hear you enjoyed the Kyoto tour. It was a beautiful day so I think you could take wonderful pictures. Unfortunately, Kyoto was busy. Trains were busy, especially on the train on the way back to the port. Please enjoy the rest of your trip. Please say hello to everyone. Thank you for joining my tour. Best regards, Atsuko
“Excellent, Friendly and Accomodating *****”
Atsuko-san has delivered an excellent Osaka overview tour for us. She has been very communicative through the trip even before confirmating the reservation asking about customizing, answering general questions about Japan, providing helpful hints about sights for helping us choose. On the day of the trip, she arrived at our hotel on time and took us around to the different spots by metro, rearranging schedule as needed, took us to a nice restaurant for lunch and overall very caring. Just FYI be prepared for a good amount of walking as part of the tour Would highly recommend Atsuko-san.
Atsuko T.
(56 reviews)Hello Mr. Suresh N, Thank you for your kind review and comment for me. I am happy to hear you enjoyed the tour yesterday. I wondered you would enjoy walking in the heat on the tour. I also enjoyed showing you especially the temple. It was fun to share Buddhism with all of you. You must be in Kyoto now. Please enjoy the Kyoto tour today and your Nara tour tomorrow. Thank you for joining my tour. Best regards, Atsuko
$220/ per group
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