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Kyoto Private Tour - Daibutsuden at Todaiji Temple
Daibutsuden at Todaiji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Chu Kondo at Kofukuji Temple
Chu Kondo at Kofukuji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - The second tallest pagoda in Japan
The second tallest pagoda in Japan
Kyoto Private Tour - Five Story Pagoda at Kofukuji Temple is reflected on Sarusawa Pond.
Five Story Pagoda at Kofukuji Temple is reflected on Sarusawa Pond.
Kyoto Private Tour - Turtles are in Sarusawa Pond.
Turtles are in Sarusawa Pond.
Kyoto Private Tour - The statue of Ashura in the kofkuji National Treasure Museum /
Ashura is one of the most famous statues in Japan, especially very popular among  women.  Visitors will be able to see Ashura on open display, not behind a glass case.
The statue of Ashura in the kofkuji National Treasure Museum / Ashura is one of the most famous statues in Japan, especially very popular among women. Visitors will be able to see Ashura on open display, not behind a glass case.
Kyoto Private Tour - The street of Naramachi
The street of Naramachi
Kyoto Private Tour - The Great image of Buddha at Todaiji Temple
The Great image of Buddha at Todaiji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - This is the same size as the right hand of the Great image of Buddha at Todaiji Temple.
Guess how high the hand is ?
This is the same size as the right hand of the Great image of Buddha at Todaiji Temple. Guess how high the hand is ?
Kyoto Private Tour - Tame deer in Nara Park
Tame deer in Nara Park
Kyoto Private Tour - Tame deer in Nara Park
Tame deer in Nara Park
Kyoto Private Tour - Daibutsuden at Todaiji Temple
Daibutsuden at Todaiji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Binzuru
Binzuru
Kyoto Private Tour - Nigatsudo hall
Nigatsudo hall
Kyoto Private Tour - Great Bell at Todaji Temple
Great Bell at Todaji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Nan-daimon or ehe great Southe Gate at Todaji Temple
Nan-daimon or ehe great Southe Gate at Todaji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Kasuga Taisha Shrine South Gate
Kasuga Taisha Shrine South Gate
Kyoto Private Tour - The middle gate at Kasuga Taisha Shrine
The middle gate at Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kyoto Private Tour - A player practices horseback archery.
A player practices horseback archery.
Kyoto Private Tour - The approach to Kasuga Great Shrine lined with stone lanterns
The approach to Kasuga Great Shrine lined with stone lanterns

Nara Golden Route (Todaiji, Kofukuji, Kasuga Shrine)

Day Trip
Kyoto Tour Guide - Hideo Y.

Joined 2014

Hideo Y.
4.63 / 5
(200 reviews)
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Interview-Based Quality Checks
Kyoto
English, Japanese (Native)
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Hideo Y.)
Up to 15 people

Nara was the Imperial capital of Japan between 710 and 784 A.D.

I guide you historical spots including Nara Park, Todaiji temple, Kasuga shrine, and Kofukuji Temple.

In Nara Park, you can enjoy feeding crackers to deers.

We see the great image of Buddha at Todaiji Temple.

Kasuga Taisha Shrine is the largest Shinto shrine in Nara. This shrine is famous for its 2,000 stone lanterns and its 1,000 bronze lanterns. We see the typical example of Shinto.

Itinerary

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09:00 AM

Meeting Point

at your hotel

10:30 AM

Kofukuji Temple

It has the second tallest 5-stroried pagoda in Japan.

11:30 AM

Nara Park

You enjoy feeding deer crackers

12:00 PM

Todaiji Temple

The great image of Buddha in the Buddha Hall

02:00 PM

Nigatsudo

We command a panoramic view of Mara city from the second floor.

02:40 PM

Kasuga Great Shrine

You see a lot of bronze lanterns and golden lanterns.

03:30 PM

Nara Machi (lunch)

Old town

Ending Point

at your hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, entrance fee

Tour Important Information

Important message from the supplier

I guide you Sapporo, Furano, Otaru, Hakodate in Hokkaido / Aomori in Hokuriku / Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji in Kansai / Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Kagoshima in Kyushu / Kochi, Matsuyama, Ehime in Shikoku / Matsumoto in Nagano/ Tottori, Shimane, Kanazawa, Sakaiminato, Fukui in Japan Sea side / Please get in touch with me!!

Thank you.

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
Kyoto Tour Guide - Hideo Y.

Joined 2014

Hideo Y.
4.63 / 5
(200 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Hideo Y.

Hello, I'm HIDEo YOSHIda. Please call me HIDEYOSHI, the same name as the famous shogun who built the Osaka Castle in 1585.

I was born in Kobe and worked in Osaka for nearly 40 years. I would like to introduce the Kansai region to you ,including Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama.

Kobe is one of the two largest ports in Japan, along with Yokohama. After the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1868, foreigners built their residences on the hillside of the Kitano-cho area, overlooking the ocean. Many of the foreign residences are now open to the public as museums, including the Weathercock House, with it's symbol weathercock on the triangle-shaped roof.

In Meriken Park, the red Port Tower (the city's landmark), creates a beautiful contrast against the white Kobe Marine Museum. The museum's design was inspired by the waves and sailing ships.

When you have a chance to visit Osaka, please join my tour. I'm sure you'll enjoy the interesting and historical, scenic spots. For example, Shin-Sekai is a downtown area with a strange mix of nostalgic atmosphere and contemporary energy. You can try local foods (kushikatsu, sushi, tempura) at a reasonable price. Billiken (a famous statue of the spirit of luck) will be waiting for you!!. Dotombori is a popular street with a lot of flashy signboards. Osaka is widely known as a "Kuidaore-no-machi", or literally "drinking and eating luxuriously to death." Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi HIDEYOSHI in 1585. Oh, it's my residence, isn't it !

These days "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" area in USJ, or Universal Studios Japan, is also attracting more and more people.

I'll be looking forward to seeing you !!

Reviews

Our tour of Kochi with Hideo Y

Hideo Y met us at the boat terminal at agreed time, we had an amazing day. Temples, Castles beautiful lunch, local scenery. Hideo Y is very knowledgeable we enjoyed asking questions and in return Hideo Y is easy to understand. I definitely would tour with Hideo Y again.

Joyceline K.

Hideo Y.

I'm very gald to receive your excellent review, You are very energetic to climb up the stone steps and reach the top of the Castle. Japanese castle is completely different from European castle. We could see the beautiful 5-storied pagoda at Chikurinji Temple. I wish you two all the best in the future.

Osaka days

Excellent guide - friendly , knoweledgeable, and made Osaka unforgetable. Highly recommended !

Lampros S.

Hideo Y.

I was very happy that we coulf find headband and Kimono. Shop staff was was also very helpful. I hope we enjoy Nara trip!

Unexpected Highlight of Our Recent Japan Cruise

Our recent Japan cruise had a lot of big notable port stops like Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. It is an unexpected pleasure to say that Kochi (which is a smaller, more peaceful port stop) was one of our favorite stops, in no small part due to our terrific tour guide Hideo. Even though we had already stopped at previous ports at so many shrines and temples, it was Hideo who taught us the most about Buddhism and how Japanese people today often combine elements of the Shinto and Buddhist religions. On our trip with Hideo, we visited Kochi Castle, Katsurahama Beach and Chikurinji Temple. This last stop was one of my top 2 stops in all of Japan - it was the most serene and beautiful temples I’ve ever seen and there were only a handful of other tourists, making our time more meditative and memorable. Hideo also actioned one of my last minute requests to have a sake tasting by arranging a visit to the Takagi Sake Brewery. What a great day!

Scott D.

Hideo Y.

I'm very glad to receive your excellent review. Kochi Castle is completely different from foreign castles. At Chikurinji Temple we could see one of the most beautiful 5-story pagodas in Japan. Lastly we visited Sake brewery to enjoy 5 kinds of sake tasting and getting sake bottles. I'm sure you enjoy Japanese sake. I wish you and your family all the best.

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