Let's enjoy walking around the ancient city called Heijyokyo or Nara established in 710.
Joined 2014
Nara is the most ancient city in Japan. You can see one of the most biggest images of Buddha in Japan called"Daibutu-san",
and You also see many deer roaming freely around in Nara park.
We visit Kasuga-Taisya Shrine ,founded to protect the Heijyokyo, which is also the deity of Fujiwara family is enshrined.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
J.R Kyoto Central station : Kyoto Tourist Information Center located on the 2nd floor of the JRKyoto building.
Todaiji-Temple
Nara Deer Park
Kofukuji Temple (Kofukuji National Treasure Museum)
Kasuga-Taisya Shrine
Todaiji Hokke do Temple
Ending Point
J.R Kyoto Central station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
entrance fees, transportation fees, your lunch
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
At least 3 days of notice required before a booking
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 2014
About Tour Guide Hiroshi Y.
Hello,I am HIROSHI YOKOYAMA. Please call me Hiro, not "hero". I have been lived in kyoto
for more than 30years. So, I am very familiar with the city of Kyoto and a unique culture
developed in Japan as well. I can offer you not only historic places like Nijo castle, Kinkakuji temple ,Kiyomizu temple etc., but also off the beaten track spots Nijo jinya house or nicknamed
"ninjya house" ,Katsura Imperial Villa etc.. I am really looking forward to seeing you .
Reviews
Edward W.
Let’s enjoy touring 4 must-see sites in Kyoto.
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“An excellent day tour with Hiro! ”
We had a wonderful day with Hiro exploring some of Kyoto’s best sites.
Hiroshi Y.
Dear Edward W I say thank you for your great reviews on one day tour in Kyoto. I am glad to hear from that you had a pleasant day and you enjoyed visiting 5 must-see sites within a day ! Best regards Feb 17 Hiroshi (hiro)
Donald C.
Let's enjoy touring 4 must-see sites in Kyoto.
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“We had an all-day visit to Kyoto with Hiro. We toured the four sites we wanted to see: Fushima Inari Shrine; the Sanjusangen Temple; the Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion); and the Ryoan-ji Temple. We ate lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant.”
Hiro was an excellent guide who watched over us during the visit. He met us at the Kobe cruise port, and we took the train to Kyoto. We travelled to the four sites by taxi, subway, and bus in an efficient way. Along the way we learned from Hiro about Shintoism and Buddhism as well as the history of Kyoto and the details of the four sites. We enjoyed his quiz questions during the tour. At the end of the tour, Hiro accompanied us to the train station, helped us buy tickets, took us to the correct platform, and watched us get on the train to Kobe.
Hiroshi Y.
Dear Donald C I am grateful to you for your great reviews on one day tour in Kyoto. Thanks to for your cooperation throughout the 4 must-see sites tour, I could take you back to JR Kyoto station platform on time. I was so glad to see that both of you looked so happy and enjoyed touring in such a beautiful city Kyoto, thank you. Best regards Feb 15 Hiroshi Y.
Anand T.
Let’s enjoy touring 4 must see sites in Kyoto.
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“A Wonderful Day with Hiro ”
As a family of five with three young adult children we spent a truly wonderful day with Hiro who was informative , paced the day and a genuine nice person. I would highly recommend Mr Hiro for your Kyoto tour
Hiroshi Y.
Dear Anand T I am grateful to you for your great reviews on one day tour in Kyoto. I felt happy and enjoyed guiding such a nice family to Fushimi Inari Shrine and Tenryuji temple and walking through Bamboo forest. I hope that all of you will have a happy life esp.your three talented sons have a great success in each business field. Best regards. Dec 30. Hiroshi. ( Hiro)
$118/ per group
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