This tour is designed for those who like trekking along the Kiyotaki River in autumn foliage and like visiting lesser-known temples of scenic and historic interest with moss-covered gardens located in a serene environment.
JR Kyoto Station
JR Kyoto Station
guide fee
transportation fee ( you and guide ) and entrance fee for the three temples (¥1,400 )
This is a limited time tour from November 14th till December 3rd in 2019. It is desirable to wear warm clothes and trekking shoes. Sneakers are possible. Please get a bottle of water or tea and an obento ( a boxed lunch ) at a convenience store near your hotel or Kyoto Station. You will take a bus twice from Kyoto Station to Takao. The route along the Kiyotaki River is a part of Kyoto Trail Hiking Course. Most of the route along the Kiyotaki River is a safe path and warning will be given at slippery places. Responsibility cannot be taken for any injury during the tour. It is recommended that you have overseas travel insurance. In case of rain, trekking along the Kiyotaki River is canceled and two other temples are added in Arashiyama Area instead.
This is a limited time tour from November 14th till December 3rd, 2019.
It is desirable to carry overseas travel insurance because the guide is not liable for any damage or loss incurred during the tour. It is also requested to bring enough Japanese yen with you because some restaurants and taxis do not accept credit cards.
“Fantastic Tour”
Me and my father had a great time with Yoshihisa San. He toured us around key temples, shrines and the bamboo forest in Kyoto. For lunch we had curry rice and beef bowl which was really nice. I would strongly recommend Yoshihisa San, he is a great guide. ありがとうございます
Yoshihisa T.
(184 reviews)Hi Samuel. Thank you so much for your quick review for the tour today. I had a pleasant time guiding and talking with you and your father. I was impressed with your strong enthusiasm for learning Japanese. I hope you will keep studying Japanese and Japanese culture and visit Kansai district someday in the near future again. With best wishes. Yoshie
“Outstanding day touring with Yoshie”
We had an excellent and very full day touring many important Temples and Shrines in Kyoto. Yoshie’s knowledge is impressive. He happily shares it as he is also a good teacher, and speaks in excellent, easily understood English. We could not have asked for a better guide and learned so much in just one day! Yoshie moved very fast but was ready to slow down when we got a bit tired. He made accommodations for us so we would be able to complete the day. His choice of restaurant for lunch was very good. At the very end of the tour, rather than send us on our way, Yoshie invited us to join him for dinner at his favorite izakaya restaurant for a most special and authentic experience. It was the perfect way to conclude our time together. We have many pictures of all the places we went, and Yoshie took many photos of us with the famous sites in the background. Thank you, Yoshie, for an outstanding and most memorable day!
Yoshihisa T.
(184 reviews)Hi Mark. I appreciate your excellent review for my tour yesterday. I am very pleased that Barbara and you enjoyed the tour and the food for lunch and dinner a lot. I hope your good memories in Kyoto will long linger on like the sound of a temple bell. Ichigo Ichie With best wishes. Yoshie
“Keeping up with Yoshie!”
Yoshie San was an excellent guide who’s passionate about explaining all things Kyoto. He’s enthusiastic and committed to ensure we received the best experience during our day. While we were younger than Yoshie, we barely managed to keep up with him!! He’s in extraordinarily great shape!
Yoshihisa T.
(184 reviews)Hi Sharon. Thank you so much for your superb review for my tour in Kyoto. It was lucky that it didn't rain and the cherry trees were in full blossom. I hope you will return home with lots of good memories of Japan. With best wishes. Yoshie