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Kyoto Private Tour - A bridge leading to Jingo-ji Temple at Takao
A bridge leading to Jingo-ji Temple at Takao
Kyoto Private Tour - The entrance gate to Jingo-ji Temple
The entrance gate to Jingo-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Maple leaves at Jingo-ji Temple
Maple leaves at Jingo-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - At Jingo-ji Temple
At Jingo-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - At Jingo-ji Temple
At Jingo-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - At Jingo-ji Temple
At Jingo-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - At Jingo-ji Temple
At Jingo-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - At Jingo-ji Temple
At Jingo-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - A mountain-valley view from the precinct of the temple
A mountain-valley view from the precinct of the temple
Kyoto Private Tour - At Jingo-ji Temple
At Jingo-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - The KIyotaki River ravine
The KIyotaki River ravine
Kyoto Private Tour - On the way to Kiyotaki
On the way to Kiyotaki
Kyoto Private Tour - On the way to Kiyotaki
On the way to Kiyotaki
Kyoto Private Tour - The KIyotaki River ravine
The KIyotaki River ravine
Kyoto Private Tour - On the way to Kiyotaki
On the way to Kiyotaki
Kyoto Private Tour - On the way to Kiyotaki
On the way to Kiyotaki
Kyoto Private Tour - On the way to Kiyotaki
On the way to Kiyotaki
Kyoto Private Tour - The Kiyotaki River ravine
The Kiyotaki River ravine
Kyoto Private Tour - Rapids of the Kiyotaki River
Rapids of the Kiyotaki River
Kyoto Private Tour - The Kiyotaki River ravine
The Kiyotaki River ravine
Kyoto Private Tour - On the way to Kiyotaki
On the way to Kiyotaki
Kyoto Private Tour - A torii gate to Mt. Atago-yama near Kiyotaki
A torii gate to Mt. Atago-yama near Kiyotaki
Kyoto Private Tour - On the way to Jojjako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
On the way to Jojjako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - The entrance gate to Johjako-ji Temple
The entrance gate to Johjako-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - At Johjako-ji Temple
At Johjako-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Moss-covered slope at Johjako-ji Temple
Moss-covered slope at Johjako-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - At Johjako-ji Temple
At Johjako-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Taho-to Pagoda of Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Taho-to Pagoda of Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - At Jojako-ji Temple
At Jojako-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - The temple bell house at Jojako-ji Temple
The temple bell house at Jojako-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - The Bamboo Forest
The Bamboo Forest
Kyoto Private Tour - The Bamboo Forest
The Bamboo Forest

Trekking & Walking Tour in Autumn Foliage from Takao down to Arashiyama

Highlights
Kyoto Tour Guide - Yoshihisa T.

Joined 2016

Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(288 reviews)
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Kyoto
Japanese (Native), English
7 hours
Private tour (only you and Yoshihisa T.)
Up to 5 people

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.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

JR Kyoto Station

Jingo-ji Temple

Trekking along the Kiyotaki River

Gioh-ji and Johjako-ji Temples

The Bamboo Forest and Nonomiya Shrine

Ending Point

JR Kyoto Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

transportation fee ( you and guide ) and entrance fee for the three temples (¥1,400 )

Tour Important Information

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 17th till November 28th, 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
Kyoto Tour Guide - Yoshihisa T.

Joined 2016

Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(288 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

Wonderful

The day we spent with Yoshi was absolutely great! Sooooo much in depth history & information.the itinerary was created with care for our interests; with such love to the city & desire to share this love with us Yoshi has wonderful sense of humor and shared interesting stories, poems & facts. To top it all his warmth & hospitality introduced us to a wonderful food & welcoming people. Thank you very much!!!

Ena S.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Ena. Thank you so much for your supreme review for my tour in Kyoto. I am very pleased to learn that you had a wonderful time, listening to my explanations and silly jokes about the sites we visited. I am also glad that you liked the dishes at the izakaya and enjoyed talking with people sitting next to us. I wish you good health and the best of luck! Yoshie

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.

Kendall R.

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

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!

Julia J.

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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