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Visiting temples and tea ceremony experience in East Kyoto
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Joined 2018
This tour is based on 'A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (East Kyoto). You can visit Kiyomizudera Temple, Sanjyusangendo Temple, Kenninji Temple. You can also enjoy tea ceremony experience.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel (lobby)(in Kyoto)
Sanjyusangendo Temple
In this temple, you can see 1001 Buddhist statues in a hall. You will be amazed at the scenery, 'Forest of Buddha'.
It is said that you can find the Buddhist statue which resembles you among these statues.
Please be noted that you cannot take any pictures in this hall. Please imprint the breathtaking view in your memory!
Kiyomizudera Temple
This temple was built on the 13-meter cliff without any nails in the 8th century. (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site)
You can enjoy the panoramic view of Kyoto city, shopping and eating on its approach way. You can find shops where you can buy Kiyomizu pottery which is produced in this area. I hope you will enjoy trying some different kinds of Yatsuhashi (specialty sweets of Kyoto area).
Kiyomizudera temple is so beautiful with cherry blossoms in spring and colored maple leaves in fall.
Kenninji Temple
This temple is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto built in the 13th century and holds the replica of one of the most famous paintings, 'FUJIN RAIJIN' (Wind God and Thunder God Screens)
It's located in the area of 'Gion', however, not so many people visit this temple and you can enjoy the quiet rock gardens. This temple is also famous for the huge picture of dragons which is drawn on the ceiling of a temple.
Japanese tea ceremoy experience (about 45 minutes)
Please enjoy Japanese culture, tea ceremony experience.
Ending Point
This tour ends at the place near Shijyo, however, I will show you how to go back to your hotel.
Want to personalize this tour?
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, hotel pick up in Kyoto area
Transportation fee (you and guide)
Entrance fee: Sanjyusangendo Temple, 600 Japanese yen/person (you and guide)
Kiyomizudera Temple,400 Japanese yen/person
(Zuigudo, 100 Japanese yen/person)
Kenninji Temple, 500 Japanese yen/person
Lunch (you and guide)
Tea ceremony experience
Tour Important Information
*Inside of Sanjyusangendo Temple, you cannot take any pictures.
*Please book tea ceremony by yourself at 15:00 or 15:30.
*We will use public transportation.
This tour is available only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this year.
Important message from the supplier
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.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Tomoe S.
Hello! My name is Tomoe. I'm a national licensed guide interpreter(English). I made my page here, TripleLights in October 2018. Thank you for finding me.
I was born and grew up in Otsu,Shiga, which is the next city of Kyoto.
I graduated from the university in Kyoto and lived there for four years due to my husband's job.
I like history and like to visit temples in Nara.
My hobby is to plan trips and have visited many cities and towns in Japan and abroad. One of my favorite places is the AIRPORT!!
I have enjoyed meeting and guiding people from abroad, to sightseeing spots in my country.
I really want many people from abroad to enjoy visiting many places and have wonderful experiences in my country. I'll be really happy if I can have such experiences with you!!
Please tell and ask me if there are any places which you want to visit and anything which you want to do in my country. I'll plan the trip only for you.
I am cheerful and always positive. I like to talk with people. I would like to talk with many people from many countries. Please tell me about your country, too!!
I'm looking forward to seeing you!!
* If you want, I will take you back to your hotel (within the time or with the extra hourly rate)
Or, I will show you how to go back to your hotel when we finish the tour.
* If you want, I will give you some advice about what to and where to eat your lunch/dinner.
Reviews
Tracey jane A.
“Full day wirh Tomoe”
Had a great day in Kyoto. We were met ar our hotel and shown some amazing sights. Lunch at a secret spot was delicious.
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Tomoe S.
Dear Tracey, Thank you very much for your review! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed Kyoto with me! We were able to see the amazing cherry blossoms in full bloom, right? I hope that you will come to Kyoto again. Thank you very much for booking me as your guide so early. TOMOE
Eric D.
“A day in Kyoto ”
Tomoe was nothing short of amazing. From the moment she met us at Kyoto Station to the moment she stayed to see our train depart, she took exceptional care of both my 12-year-old daughter and me. She guided us through the many wonders of this incredible city with insight, warmth, and attention to detail. Her knowledge, kindness, and ability to connect made the entire experience truly special. She didn’t just show us Kyoto — she made the day unforgettable. Thank you, Tomoe. We sincerely hope to see you again soon.
Tomoe S.
Dear Eric, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! Meeting with such a charming daddy and daughter was a nice present for me! Both of you were eager to learn about Japanese culture, history, and so on, and I was happy to talk with you a lot. Yes! I do hope that I can see you again. Thank you very much for booking me as your guide in Kyoto. TOMOE
Jennifer C.
“Memorable Kyoto with Tomoe”
We had a private tour of Kyoto with Tomoe as our guide, and she was fantastic! She was friendly and knowledgeable, and her spoken English was very good (much better than our Japanese!). We had communicated with her before our arrival, with the sites we wanted to visit. On the tour date, she picked us up from our hotel, and was very prepared with the bus/train routes we had to take. Overall, it was a memorable sightseeing day with a very enjoyable guide - we highly recommend Tomoe!
Tomoe S.
Dear Jennifer and J family, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! I had a favorite day with such a nice family! I enjoyed talking with you a lot. I hope that you will come back to Kyoto and I can see you again. Thank you very much for booking me as your guide. Please say 'Hi!' to all of your family. TOMOE
$194/ per group
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