Tour of Kamigamo-jinja Shrine
Joined 2014
(Highlights)
A long time ago, God descended from heaven on the mountain near this shrine, which was originally built in 678, and buildings in the compound were reconstructed one after another in the 17th and 19th centuries. Since the God`s descent, people and successive emperors paid enormous respect to the shrine, many important events were held and prayers offered there when the nation was in the crucial crossroads. It was ranked the first among the nation`s shrines along with Ise-Jingu Shrine in Mie prefecture until 1945. "Honden" main hall and "Gonden" subsidiary hall were designated as the national treasures and the entire shrine precincts were added to the list of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites in 1994.
(How to enjoy)
The shrine enclosure is the perfect combination of the beautiful nature and man-made structures built in accordance with the traditional Japanese construction technology. Once you are admitted to the main shrine building, you will hear a Shito priest explain about the origin of the shrine, including a myth of a young woman having a heavenly baby boy. There are various events held in the shrine precincts, including a horse racing competed by two horses on May 5, Aoi-maturi Festival on May 15 and "Karasu" crow Sumo matches on September 9, to name a few.
(Others)
The bus fare is 230 yen and the entrance fee is 800 yen.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
At your hotel
Two cone-shaped sand mounds.
Splendid
Ending Point
At your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kyoto area
transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, dinner, entrance fee, hotel pick-up in areas beyond Kyoto area
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
I would like at least 7 days notice before a booking.
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 2014
About Tour Guide Tatsuhiro N.
It took me some 20 years to be qualified for this job and I feel honored for being able to help tourists from abroad understand our nation and culture. Japan is a beautiful country with a long history, tradition and rich cultural heritages, having various features in each of the four distinct seasons. Although there are now many visitors from abroad, mainly from Asian countries, they are mostly interested in shopping taking advantage of cheaper yen rather than understanding our people and culture. Kyoto and Nara are the two cities best known by foreign tourists, but not all the aspects of Japanese culture are concentrated there. If you visit the countryside other than these two cities, you will never fail to see the beautiful natural surroundings and people who will warmly welcome you. I wish to work as the bridge between Japanese people and tourists from all over the world.
Reviews
Toya W.
“Awesome Tour Guide ”
Tatshurio was AWESOME! He is a just a nice person with a considerate heart. He is very knowledgeable and understood the assignment. He was very flexible and allow the entire group to enjoy the location, scene, and sights. I definitely recommend Mr. Tatsuhiro. He is awesome.
Tatsuhiro N.
Hi Toya-san, Thank you very much for giving me such a high grade. It inspires me to do a better job for my clients from now on. I am glad you had a first look at various articles and food while you made the tour. I am proud of myself for being able to help you come closer to our culture and society. Wish you all an even greater health. Regards, Hiro
Pedro C.
“Personalized and Detailed Tour Experience at Osaka Castle with Hiro-San!”
We visited Osaka Castle with Hiro-San as our guide and appreciated his thorough knowledge of the site’s history. He provided detailed explanations about the castle’s past, including its role in political power struggles, its reconstruction, and the architectural features that have been preserved over the centuries. Hiro-San was also attentive to our needs, adjusting the tour based on our interests and pace. He was flexible and willing to accommodate our requests, which made the experience more comfortable and tailored to what we were hoping to get out of the visit. If you’re looking for a more in-depth and personalized experience of Osaka Castle, especially one that highlights the historical and cultural significance of the site, Hiro-San is your guide.
Tatsuhiro N.
Hi Pedro-san, Thank you very much for giving me such a high mark with a compliment. I am just happy we were able to finish the tour without any problem. I will try to further brush up my knowledge on the place so that I can serve my clients better from now on. Regards, Hiro
Susanne U.
“Great day lovely experience”
What a great day and lovely experience we had in Kyoto. Hiro-san was very helpful and kind and showed us all sopts we wanted to see. He explained a lot about history and also brought some props with him to dress up for photos which our daughter loved. He was also very helpful guiding us through public transportation which helped us a lot during the rest of our stay in Kyoto. Thank you Hiro-san for this beautiful experience.
Tatsuhiro N.
Hi Susanne-san, Danke. Thank you very much for your favorable comment. There can be no greater honor for me as a guide than to have such a lavish praise. I wish you all a good health and happiness in the days ahead. Especially, a healthy growth for Heidi. Auf Wiedersehen. Regards, Hiro
$105/ per group
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