In this tour, we visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, the most popular sightseeing spot for visitors from abroad in Japan.
Then, (we take the public transportation) and visit Fushimi District, which is famous for producing good quality of Japanese sake.
At your hotel (lobby)(in Kyoto)
You will enjoy walking under thousands of vermillion torii gates standing very closely each other (vermillion tunnel)! In the movie, 'SAYURI (Memories of a Geisha)', a little girl (main character) runs under these torii gates.
This place is so popular among many people all over the world and is always crowded with so many people. It's difficult to take good pictures, however, I will take good ones of you here. Leave it to me!
Fushimi District has purified, clear spring water and has produced good quality of Japanese sake. We will visit Japanese sake brewery and museum. You can try some Japanese sake here. If you have more time left, and pay a little more, we can visit other brewery or liquor shop where you can try some more Japanese sake. Please enjoy Japanese sake!!
This tour ends at Fushimi-Momoyama Station (Keihan) or Momoyama-Goryo-Mae Station (Kintetsu), however, I will show you how to go back to your hotel.
Guide fee, hotel pick up in Kyoto area
Transportation fee( for you and your guide)
Entrance fee: 400 Japanese yen/person
Please note that we use public transportation.
As for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, I will manage to have the tour, if you book me earlier.
If you book me early, I can exchange mails with you many times to know what you want to do in details, collect information and prepare a lot for your plan. Please don't hesitate to ask me anything in advance.
I can guide you in the morning almost every day.(from 8:30 or 9:00 AM till 13:00 or 13:30PM)
This year, in case of the full day tour, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, are available.
“A very delightful and comprehensive Tour of Nara”
We had a fantastic day with Tomoe-san, who is a very knowledgeable and cheerful guide. Planning the day with her beforehand was simple and she responded very fast to any messages. Tomoe-san's explanations were never tedious, she knew the answers to all the questions we asked, kept a comfortable pace and found a nice place for lunch. Despite the many sights we covered, and the many tourists around, we had a relaxed day as she found ways to beat the crowds and took time to relax in beautiful Isuien Garden. It was great meeting you, Tomoe-san and we truly enjoyed chatting with you about many topics! Domo arrigato gosaimashita!
Tomoe S.
(98 reviews)Dear Martin, Thank you very much for such a warmhearted review. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed a day in Nara. It was a really fun time for me, too, to talk with you, such a nice couple. I was impressed that you and your friends have studied and know a lot about Japanese culture. Thank you very much for giving me such a precious meeting. I would love to see you again. TOMOE
Lyubomir Y.
Very Special 1 day Kyoto tour just for you (9.5H)
Customized
“A magical day in Kyoto.”
There are no perfect tours but this one is very close.It's a perfect itinerary to see the most important parts of Kyoto without being in a rush.We managed to visit "the cream of the crop" in terms of temples and shrines. Arashiyama forest as well, which is a beautiful and must see place. The trip was over 9 hours but we didn't get bored or tired. Not at all. Tomoe is a very knowledgeable and kind person. She answered all of our questions. And even recommend a nice place for lunch, and suggest what we can do or visit on our free day. Definitely recommend.
Tomoe S.
(98 reviews)Dear Lyubomir, Thank you very much for such a wonderful review again! Thanks to you, the great tour leader, all of your members (your friends) from Bulgaria, and I had a great day in Kyoto. I was impressed with you, always thought about your friends, took care of them, and did anything for them. (We have exchanged more than 70 mails before the tour!) I'm very sorry that you gave up trying the train in Sagano due to the tight schedule, though. Maybe next time! Thank you very much for giving me such a precious meeting! ほんとにどうもありがとう!TOMOE
Lyubomir Y.
Visiting Nara from Kyoto and then, Osaka
Customized
“Great experience in Nara and Osaka.”
You can't go wrong with a guide like Tomoe. She is very kind and helpful. Also got a touch with the details. At the same time she is always aware where everybody is and keeps up a good pace, not so fast, not too slow. She always takes notes and tries to improve after every tour. Maybe one day for Nara and a part of Osaka it's a bit too tight, but overall a great experience with excellent guide service. I'll always recommend her.
Tomoe S.
(98 reviews)Dear Lyubomir, Thank you very much for such a warmhearted review. I was very glad to be with you and spent a wonderful day again in Nara and Osaka. All of you were nice and kept the time. You always came to the place in time and we were able to move from Kyoto to Nara, and Nara to Osaka well. Thank you very much for finding me as your guide. I hope that I can see you again. TOMOE