Western Highlights in Kyoto for the first time visitor Full Day Tour
Joined 2018
Kyoto is a city full of charm, both ancient and modern such as the stone gardens of Zen temples, orange gates of Shito shrines, traditional cafés, local cuisine loved by Kyoto people, modern art museums and so on. I would like to show you not only major sightseeing spots but also small tips to enjoy the city. Let's explore together and discover the real Kyoto with me!!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or JR Kyoto Station
Arashiyama area
We walk around Tenryuji Zen garden, one of the world heritage sites. The moment you get out of the temple, you probably happen to realize that you are in the midst of Arasiyama Bamboo Grove. If you like, the 20 minutes hike takes you to Mt. Iwata Monkey Park where you can meet cute monkeys.
Admission(Tenryuji Temple Garden): 500JPY/P
Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion
The pavilion with its garden is the most beautiful photographed site in Kyoto. You've probably seen pictures of it. You must see it !!
Admission:500JPY/P
Nijojo Samurai Castle
Ninomaru Palace is the only one original samurai palace remaining in Japan. In the compound of the castle, you may be able to feel the atmosphere of Japan's medieval time. Beware of Ninja's attack!
Admission:1300JPY/P
Imperial Palace (It's closed on every Monday)
The successive Emperors of Japan lived here, and had ceremonies of enthronement.
Admission: Free
Nishiki Ichiba market
Nishiki-Ichiba is a food market lined with a variety of small shops. Let's try some of Japanese unique food or Sake.
Ending point
At your hotel or downtown Kyoto
Ending Point
At your hotel or Downtown Kyoto
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
Guiding fee
Personal Expenses,Souvenirs,Public Transportation Tickets,Food, Drinks,Snacks
Tour Important Information
I usually use public transportation systems such as trains, buses, taxi, and so on.
I like outdoor activities. If you would like to do hiking, cycling etc., please feel free to ask me in advance.
Important message from the supplier
I usually use public transportation systems such as trains, buses, taxi, and so on.
I like outdoor activities. If you would like to do hiking, cycling etc., please feel free to ask me in advance.
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 Koichi W.
Hi! I'm Koichi. I was born in Osaka, I studied in Kyoto when I was a university student. Now I live in Shiga next to Kyoto. I am a national government licensed tour guide. I have been guiding about 160 groups over the past twelve months.
I usually guide my customers mainly in Kansai region including Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe and Shiga by public transportation systems.
Well, I am curious about Japanese history, especially the history of Japan's ancient times since I was raised next to the world biggest mausoleum of the ancient Emperor called "Nintoku" in Sakai city Osaka which has just become one of the world cultural heritage sites. I dug out some ancient earthen ware vessels around there when I was a primary school student like the adventure archaeologist “Indiana Jones" (It’s our secret!!). That was my hobby. Now, one of my hobbies is outdoor activities such as mountaineering, kayaking, skiing and others. So I would like to take you to some good places where you can enjoy Japanese unique nature.
I love to guide foreign visitors from all over the world. I think it is my calling or heavenly given job. Let's go and enjoy together! I hope to see you soon.
Reviews
Lutz K.
“Amazing Tour with all major highlights of Kyoto”
Koichi is a really great tour guide. He has a wide range of knowledge about the history and the presents of Kyoto. He showed us all major highlights and you can feel his heart and soul to provide you an unforgettable day. We can recommend this tour without any concerns. A 10 out of 10.
Koichi W.
Hi! Thank you for giving me such a nice rating and wonderful comments. I am very happy to have shared a wonderful time with you. I must once again express my gratitude for this opportunity that you gave me. Arigato and Ookini very much!! Koichi
Eleanor C.
“Top notch tour of top notch sights!”
Koichi was a delightful guide! Great communication before the tour. He shared just the right amount of information with us. He had a really good sense of humor as well. By booking this tour we were able to see a bunch of major sights in a half day. It was great to have Koichi navigate the logistics so we didn’t have to worry about them. Highly recommend this particular tour and Koichi as guide.
Koichi W.
Hi! Thank you for giving me such a nice rating and heartwarming comments. I really enjoyed the time I had shared with you. And thank you for listening to my wonderful (and boring) dad jokes. I hope to see you again in the near future. Arigato and Ookini!!
Arnold K.
“Kyoto’s gems with Koichi ”
We'd asked Koichi to prepare a tour of Kyoto's urban architecture, far from the tourist circuits we'd been on a few years back. We were delighted with the result. What's more, Koichi is an extremely nice person and the contact was perfect. We can only recommend him and will not hesitate to use his services again if we return.
Koichi W.
Thank you for your kind comments and wonderful evaluation for me. It was a real pleasure to spend time with you, Arnold san. I sincerely hope to see you again in the near future. I would be happy if you could take a longer stay in Kyoto next time. Merci, Arigato and Ookini!! Koichi
$355/ per group
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