This tour consists of visiting three famous touristy spots including Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple and Kanauji Temple. You will take public transportation system including JR, Kyoto City Bus and Kyoto City Subway. You can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn at each spot.
Kyoto Tourist Information Center located at the 2nd Floor of Kyoto Station Bldg
We will meet up in front of Kyoto Tourist Information Center. Then you will proceed to JR Kyoto Station to take a train for JR Inari Station. After two stops, you will walk to Fushimi Inari Shrine at the close vicinity of the station. Transportation fee for JR is 150 yen per person.
Fushimi Inari Shrine was originally founded by the descendent of Chinese First Emperor in 711. This Shinto Shrine is very popular among the tourist from all over the world.
The guest will enjoy passing through tens of thousand of Torii Gate during the tour.
After enjoying Fushimi Inari Shrine, you will take JR Train to Tofukuji Station. Then you will walk to nearest bus stop to proceed to Kiyomizu Temple. The transportation fee for JR is 150 yen and the bus fare is 230 yen per person.
After descending the bus, you will walk to Japanese restaurant near Kiyomizu Temple.
Kiyomizu Temple was originally founded in 778. This temple is famous for scenic beauty of the surrounding mountains and tall stage where you can enjoy nice view of the forest and mountains, where cherry trees bloom in spring and you can enjoy autumn colors. You may drink sacred water of Otowa Fall which is the origin of the temple and believed to be good for longevity, fulfilment in love and academic achievement.
After Kiyomizu Temple, you will walk to Kiyomizumichi Bus Stop to go to Kinkakuji Temple. The bus fare is 460 yen per person.
Kinkakuji Temple was founded by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1398. It was originally the residence of Shogun Yoshimitsu, however it became Zen Buddhist Temple according to his living will in 1420. The guide will introduce sad story about Golden Pavilion.
After Kinkakuji Temple, you will walk to the nearest bus stop to proceed to Kyoto Station. The bus fare is 230 yen per person.
The tour disbands here.
Kyoto Tourist Information Center located at the 2nd Floor of Kyoto Station Bldg
guide fee, transportation fee for the guide, admission fee for the guide
hotel pick-up, public transportation fee for you: approximately 1,220 yen per person, meals fee for you and the guide, admission fee for you: 400 yen for Kiyomizu Temple, 500 yen for Kinkakuji Temple
We will take public transformation system including JR, Kyoto City Bus, Kyoto City Subway and private railways. It is recommended to purchase traffic IC cards including ICOCA or SUICA, etc. before the tour.
I am not a chauffeur. I am not authorized to drive a car with guest.
Noel N.
Custo Tour for Noel over Nara for October 21
Customized
“Excellent guide,!!!”
If we could give 10 stars we would do that for HIRO. We had such a wonderful day in Nara with him and saw the most incredible sites. He was so enthusiastic and was so knowledgeable everywhere we went. We also stopped for a wonderful lunch and got to rest for a while and then continued our eight hour tour. Needless to say “HIGHLY RECOMMEND “
Hiroyuki F.
(111 reviews)Dear Noel, Thank you Noel for such encouraging words, it motivates me to work harder and improve better. I had a very good time with you and Diane talking about the history and culture of Japan. I was especially impressed with your question about the fund for the construction of the Great Buddha Hall. It was built by the people's power. I hope you will enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan and have a safe trip home. Best regards, Hiro
Leslie N.
2-Day Custom Tour for Leslie over Osaka & Kyoto for October 18th & 19th
Customized
“Fabulous Two-Day Tour of Osaka & Kyoto”
We were introduced to Hiroyuki through another guide. He helped us to plan a custom tour of Osaka and Kyoto over a two day period. His planning was impeccable, down to each train we would be traveling and each train station we would be transitioning through. His in-depth knowledge of history of the region was interwoven with personal experiences. We are grateful to him for introducing us to this wonderful country. Highly recommended.
Hiroyuki F.
(111 reviews)Dear Leslie, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Your kind words encourage me greatly. In fact I usually don't visit museums with the guest, however you gave me a good opportunity to visit Osaka Ukiyoe Museum etc., which was of help to my guide ability. I hear that you have more than ten days tour in Japan from tomorrow. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay and have safe journey. Best regards, Hiro
Lisa W.
Custom Tour for Lisa over Nara for October 16
Customized
“Excellent guide, knowledgeable and fun”
We enjoyed our day completely
Hiroyuki F.
(111 reviews)Dear Lisa, It's a pleasure to serve you, thank you for your valuable feedback. Please enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan. Best regards, Hiro