This tour is meant for those who are interested in trekking in mountains and visiting popular tourist attractions plus lesser-known places of historic interest in Fushimi and Higashiyama Areas. You will visit Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine, Kiyomizu and
Inari Station of JR Nara Line (Two stops from JR Kyoto Station. Rapid trains do not stop at Inari.)
Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine ( You will climb halfway to the top of Mt. Inari, go to Mt. Otowa and get down to Kiyomizu Temple.)
Kiyomizu Temple ( You can see the temple from a different angle than usual.)
Maruyama Park for lunch ( You can get an obento or boxed lunch at Kyoto Station or a convenience store near your hotel.)
Walking through Gion Area ( A location of the movie “The Memoir of a Geisha – Sayuri” is included)
Ken-ninji Temple near Gion ( You will be amazed at the artistic works that the temple houses.)
Gion Shijo Station of Keihan Line
This tour is designed for those who like trekking in mountains and visiting lesser-known places of historic interest as well as famous tourist attractions. The itinerary includes Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Maruyama Park, Gion strolling and Ken-ninji Temple. At Maruyama Park, you will have lunch in the open air. You can get an obento or boxed lunch at JR Kyoto Station or a convenience store near your hotel. At Ken-ninji temple near Gion, you will be amazed at the artistic splendors of folding screen, paper sliding door and ceiling paintings including Fujin-Raijin zu Byobu by Tawaraya Sotatsu, a renowned painter of Edo period. In case of rain, instead of trekking in the mountains you will visit Sanju-sangendo Temple by train. From there you will visit Kiyomizu Temple by bus. And you will have lunch at a restaurant near Kiyomizu Temple.
guide fee
Lunch and entrance fee for Kiyomizu and Ken-ninji Temple (￥900) in case of rain, plus entrance fee (￥600) for Sanju-sangendo Temple and transportation fare (￥370)
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.
It is desirable that you wear sneakers or trekking shoes and take a bottle of water with you. You will walk along a part of Kyoto Trail hiking course for about two hours.
The roof of the main hall with a large veranda of Kiyomizu-dera Temple is now under repair, although you can enter the temple.
It was a very good idea not to spend our little time wandering around, but with a professional guide. We saw and heard much, much more than we had planned. Thank you for the lovely day!
Hi Judit. Thank you so much for your kind review for my tour in Nara. I enjoyed myself, guiding and talking with you, too. I hope you have returned home with lots of nice souvenirs and good memories of Japan. With best wishes. Yoshie
The trip was a well plan, informative and very detail oriented by Yoshihisa-San . Also show me the amazing structure of Kyoto Station in detail from bottom to top. Worth every single minute of your time. Also kindly to share with his umbrella with me in unexpected heavy rain during the trip.
Hi Ed-San. I really appreciate your nice comment on my tour in Kyoto. I am very pleased that you enjoyed viewing all the three gardens we visited today. I also had a wonderful time guiding and talking with you. Thank you so much for your kind consideration. Please get in touch when you have another chance of visiting Kyoto again. Best wishes. Yoshie
Yoshi is a wonderful guide and created amazing experiences including highlights of the Japanese culture accompanied by great food. We had a great time together and good laughs. Thank you for all the great sharing and also the extra miles that you went for us. Hope our paths will cross again
Hi Ioana. Thanks a lot for an excellent review for my tour in Kyoto. I am glad to learn that you enjoyed the tour and the food for lunch and dinner. I had a very pleasant time guiding and talking with you all, too. Be sure to get in touch if you have another chance of visiting Kansai area. Best wishes. Yoshie
We spent the day with Mr Yoshie visiting his "Golden Route" of world heritage sites in Kyoto. His experience, knowledge and professionalism helped us make the most of our one day in Kyoto. Not only did he help us get from place to place quickly and efficiently, he really brought each site to life by explaining the history and significance. He is especially good at explaining the meanings of places names and helping us understand the subtle double meanings of Japanese terms. He also was able to describe the names of plants and trees and explain why each plant was chosen for each space. Finally, he is a kind and funny many who shared many Japanese jokes with me and my Shogun. (Go on the tour and you will understand). Thank you again Yoshie!
Hi Tim. Thank you very much for your review, explaining my tour in detail. I am very pleased to learn that Mari and you enjoyed my poor guiding and silly jokes. I hope you will have a comfortable flight back to Puerto Rico. If you have another chance of visiting Kyoto, be sure to get in touch. Thank you again. Yoshie