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Trekking & Walking Tour in Fresh Green from Takao down to Arashiyama
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Joined 2016
This tour is designed for those who are interested in trekking along the Kiyotaki River in fresh green and visiting lesser-known temples of scenic and historic interest on the way from Takao down to Arashiyama. The fresh leaves of maple, cherry and other trees amuse your eyes and the murmur of the stream and the chirping of birds delight your ears.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Kyoto Station
Jingo-ji Temple and trekking along the Kiyotaki River
Gioh-ji Temple and Jojako-ji Temple famous for fresh green and autumn foliage of maple leaves
Bamboo Forest and Nonomiya Shrine
Ending Point
JR Kyoto Station
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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
transportation fee ( you and guide ) ( 760 yen per person ) and entrance fee for the three temples ( 1400 yen per person )
Tour Important Information
This is a limited time tour from April 21st till May 23rd in 2025.
Trekking shoes are desirable and sneakers are also possible. A folding umbrella is needed.
Bring with you a bottle of water or tea and a boxed lunch, available at Kyoto Station or a convenience store near your hotel.
In case of rain, trekking along the Kiyotaki River is cancelled. Instead, two or three temple visit is added.
This is a limited time tour from April 21st till May 23rd in 2025.
Important message from the supplier
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.
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 2016
About Tour Guide Yoshihisa T.
Hi. My name is Yoshihisa. Call me "Yoshie", please. It means good or O.K. in Japanese. I live in Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, located just in between Kyoto and Nara. I was born and raised in Iga, Mie Prefecture. Iga is a birthplace of ninja and a renowned haiku poet, Matsuo Basho. I might be a descendant of ninja. I aim at becoming a linguistic ninja, following a part of Basho's lifestyle with the incorporation of seasonal changes into my tours. In addition to visiting famous temples and shrines, I invite you to lesser-known places of historic interest.
Once in a month I go hiking or mountain climbing with some friends mainly in mountains surrounding Kyoto and Nara basins. Recently I have got intrigued by the charms of Buddhist statues, which are manifestations of people's wishes and prayers. I also like izakaya (Japanese-style taverns) hopping, tasting delicious dishes and locally brewed sake at reasonable prices. Especially I like communicating with people from home and abroad, talking face to face. Some of the above-mentioned elements are included in my walking tours. I hope you will discover new aspects of cultural and natural beauty in Kansai area through one of my tours which you could never gain otherwise.
One of my favorite phrases that come from Zen Buddhism is Ichigo Ichie or this meeting-but only once in a lifetime. My interpretation goes this way: This place and this moment never cross again. Each and every good encounter, however, lingers on like the sound of a temple bell. Won't you explore a deeper world of Japanese culture in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka with me?
Reviews
Kendall R.
“Great tour around Nara”
Our five-hour tour of Nara with Yoshihisa was fantastic, and we highly recommend him. From the very beginning, his communication leading up to the day was clear and helpful, making the planning seamless. As soon as we met at the train station, he went above and beyond by helping us resolve an issue with our IC cards that we couldn't fix on our own, which saved our trip back home. Another thoughtful touch was a beautiful gift of origami made by his wife, which was a wonderful surprise. Yoshihisa did a great job tailoring the day to our specific interests. We started at a beautiful garden, which was a major interest of ours, before exploring the temples. Throughout the day, he handled all the logistics of getting tickets at each site and guided us smoothly, sharing useful information about Japanese customs, history, and traditions. He was also glad to answer all of our questions and selected a site for a great lunch. We kept up a quick pace to fit everything in, allowing us to see many great temples and sites around Nara before returning to the station. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, helpful, and organized guide, definitely book a tour with Yoshihisa.
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Yoshihisa T.
Hi Kendall. I appreciate your excellent comment on my tour in Nara. I am very pleased to learn that you and your family enjoyed the Nara tour with me a lot. I also had lots of fun, guiding and talking with you all. I wish every one of you good health and the best of luck. Yoshie
Julia J.
“Absolutely wonderful guided tour!!!”
Yoshi was amazing. He took us to places that we never would have found before. We also got to ride every transit system which was a treat because we were too scared to venture on our own for fear of getting lost. He was knowledgeable and kind and even walked my daughter and I to our tea ceremony after the tour!
Yoshihisa T.
Hi Julia. Thank you so much for your nice comment on my tour in Kyoto. I also had a lot of fun, guiding and talking with you and your family. I can imagine that you and your daughter enjoyed your tea ceremony wearing kimono. I wish all of you good health and the very best of luck. Yoshie
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Aimee W.
“Yoshie was the best!! ”
We missed you the next day Yoshie!! We had so much fun exploring Kyoto, the tours were amazing, you were so much fun, the homemade origami’s were beautiful that your wife made, tell her thank you so very much. We will definitely be back to see you again. From the bottom of our hearts thank you, we appreciate everything! Chad and Aimee
Yoshihisa T.
Hi Chad and Aimee. I really appreciate your very kind comment on my two-day tour in Kyoto. I also had a great time, guiding and talking with you two. I am pleased that you liked all the dishes at the yakitori restaurant. I sincerely hope that our paths will cross again in the near future. With all the best wishes. Yoshie
$206/ per group
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