Wandering Kyoto Higashiyama
Joined 2016
Starting from Ginkakuji, we walk along Tetsugakunomichi (philosopher's path) to Gion district. You will find Japanese beauty in the old Ginkakuji, Zen temple and garden in Nanzenji, Red light district, Gion.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Kyoto
Ginkakuji: beggining of Japanese beauty
Nanzenji: Zen garden, Suirokaku: an aqueduct of the Lake Biwa Canal passes the front gate of the temple
Gion: walk through old typical red-light district Gion street
Ending Point
At your hotel in Kyoto
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kyoto
transportation fee (you and guide): around 1000 yen, lunch: typically from 1500 yen to 2500 yen, , entrance fee: 500 yen (Ginkakuji), 500 yen (Hojoteien)
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
Guiding in Kyoto and Osaka area and surrounding places is possible. Please contact me if you want to have guide in such area without attention to my calendar. The available days for guiding depend on the location.
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 2016
About Tour Guide Hiroyuki H.
I'm Hiroyuki.
I was born in Osaka, central city in western Japan, and when I was college student, lived in Kyoto, previous capital of Japan, and now live in Tokyo, current capital.
I have worked for a global company for about 30 years. Working with international members gave me the opportunity to communicate with people with different cultures, and sometimes the opportunity to guide the spots of interest to them.
I found it interesting to show Japanese interesting spots to the guests, such as the wonderful things, strange things, mysterious things, marvelous things.
For the past few years, I tried to improve ability to communicate with people from abroad. Recently, Japanese history intrigued me.
I’m really into finding historical places, local favorites, and unique systems in Japan.
In the tour pages, I am introducing tours in Tokyo and tours in Kyoto and Osaka. I include the orthodox sightseeing places. However, you could also specify some unique local places. Information about local spots and local foods such as Ramen, Udon would be interesting to you. Please contact me and let’s talk about your itinerary specially made to order.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you and to seeing you in Japan.
Reviews
David M.
“Great tour of Osaka with Hiroyuki”
Our group of four had a FANTASTIC day with Hiroyuki. We explored Osaka Castle, Dontonbori, several shrines and more. We also had a fantastic Okonomiyaka meal at a cool restaurant. Hiroyuki knew all the cool places to see, short cuts around a couple lines, and a lot of Japanese history. His tour was exactly what we wanted: a great local tourguide. His English is very good, and I would strongly recommend him!
Hiroyuki H.
Thank you for recommending me as a guide. It is encouraging for a guide to take a tour with someone who is interested in Japanese history and culture, like you. If you know someone who is interested in Japan, I would love to take a tour with them. Hiroyuki
Emilia P.
“Very informative tour”
Hiroyuki was a very good tour guide. Unfortunately the weather was dreadful yesterday and I had to cut my tour short
Hiroyuki H.
Thank you for joining my Osaka tour today. Despite the bad conditions of heavy rain, you participated enthusiastically in the tour with an interest in the history related to Osaka Castle, the field of education when Western culture was introduced during the Meiji Restoration, and local restaurants in Osaka. I learned a lot from your impressions from various perspectives.
Carey E.
“Very knowledgeable Guide”
Hiro was easy to converse with and his English was good. He took us to the Osaka Castle and his knowledge helped us to appreciate the history of this time. He listened to what we wanted and adjusted the day so that we could do the things which were of interest to us. We were very interested in the food specialties of Osaka so he took us to several great places to try Japanese cuisine. He planned the day well so that we could see all the highlights of Osaka. We don’t hesitate to recommend him.
Hiroyuki H.
Thank you for your very kind words of appreciation. Your interest in Osaka's history and food, and your honest feedback, made it easier for me as a guide to know how to conduct the tour best.
$141/ per group
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