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Welcome to Kyoto- lunch and gardens together
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Joined 2026
This will be a short and easy tour, starting with lunch together at a nice restaurant in Kyoto station. From there we will take the subway to the Kyoto Botanical Garden and enjoy the spring blossoms.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kyoto station
- We will meet on the south side of the station, the side where Kyoto tower is, in front of the central JR ticket wickets.
Japanese restaurant
We will go to a Japanese restaurant that features chicken/ pork/beef along with rice, miso soup, and pickles. This restaurant commands a glorious view of Kyoto and the surrounding mountains. Let's talk about your trip and your plans, and I can give you some tips to help you enjoy your stay in Japan.
Kyoto Botanical Garden
We will take the subway to the Kyoto Botanical Garden, which has all sorts of beautiful flowers and trees. We will continue talking and walking together, enjoying this gorgeous spring day.
Ending Point
Kyoto Botanical Garden
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
Bottled water
Lunch, 2500-3500 yen
Subway ticket, 290 yen
botanical garden admission, 500 yen
These prices are per person
Tour Important Information
Please wear comfortable shoes and a light jacket.
I am flexible so please let me know if you would like to modify this tour or go to other places instead.
Important message from the supplier
If you are interested in other days, please message me.
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 2026
About Tour Guide Kari M.
Hi everyone! I am a treasure hunter and I would be delighted to guide you to places of beauty and discovery. Life is meant to be enjoyed and that’s why now is called “the present.”
I am an American and have been living in Osaka for 37 years. I enjoy the simple pleasures of being in nature, hanging out with others, walking, hiking and eating tasty food. I am big on making new friends and memories together. I have been working as an English teacher all along and like being with people.
I have a Japanese husband, 3 adult children and 1 grandson. I can meet you at a train station and take you to some out-of-the-way gems. My van holds 7 people plus me, so I am happy to take a group or family sightseeing. I welcome travelers of all ages, including children and seniors.
$113/ per group
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