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Cultural Properties in Ancient Capital of Kyoto- from Osaka

World Heritage, Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion

World Heritage, Zen Rock Garden in Ryoanji Temple

World Heritage, Tenryuji Temple

the Bamboo Forest

Togetsu Bridge

Zen Vegetarian Lunch at Tenryuji Temple

Cultural Properties in Ancient Capital of Kyoto- from Osaka

Name: Osaka Guided Tours
Brand: GoWithGuide
Price: 293 USD
Rating: 5.0 (189 reviews)

Day Trip

Joined 2019

Hiroyuki T.

4.97 / 5

(189 reviews)

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Osaka

English

9 hours

Private tour (only you and Hiroyuki T.)

Up to 7 people

In Kyoto, there are a lot of cultural properties. Of them, seventeen temples and shrines are included in World Heritage. On this tour, we will visit some of them from Osaka to feel the profundity and splendor of Kyoto.

If you are interested in the places not listed here, for example, if you would like to visit Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle, Silver Pavilion, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, Sanjusangen-do and others, just let me know. I will customize a tour for you.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

TBD (at your hotel)

Arashiyama, Togetsu Bridge, Bamboo Forest and Temryuji

Arashiyama is very well known for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. Located in the west of Kyoto City, it has been a typical tourist destination in Kyoto for more than 1200 years. The Togetsu Bridge and the Bamboo Forest are the symbols of Arashiyama.

Ryoanji and the Zen Rock Garden

Ryoanji is a Zen temple built in 1450. It is well known all over the world for its Zen Rock Garden. Ryoanji is a Zen temple built in 1450. It is well known all over the world for its Zen Rock Garden. Zen garden is a place to practice Zen. Empty your mind here to get some inspirations.

Kinkaku-ji Temple, the Golden Pavilion

Kinkakuji Temple, which was built in 1397, is also called the Golden Pavilion because it used to be a noble villa. Japan at the time when Kinkakuji Temple was built was rich both in national power and culture due to the trade with Ming. The symbol of it is the gorgeous structure of Kinkakuji, which is filled with gold foil.

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is a guardian shrine for rice cultivation and business, worshipped by a lot of people. We will make a pilgrimage under the famous One Thousand Torii gates here to wish prosperity.

Lunch

If you prefer Zen vegetarian tofu lunch, let me know in adavance.

Ending Point

TBD (at your hotel)

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

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

Insurance

Transportation fare, entrance fees and lunch (you and guide),

Transportation fare

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Tour Important Information

As this is a TRAIN and WALKING tour, comfortable shoes are recommended.

Tours are NOT covered by insurance.

Transportation fare, entrance fees and lunch for guests and guide are NOT included. Ask for details.

Direct payment for tickets, lunch and others will be occurred in CASH on the spot on the day of the tour.

I used to work for a prefectural government as a director of Cultural Heritage Management Department. I have a lot of knowledge on cultural properties and the World Heritage sites in Japan. I will give an intellectual guidance to you based on my knowledge and experience.

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 2019

Hiroyuki T.

4.97 / 5

(189 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Hiroyuki T.

Hi!

I had been working for Wakayama Prefectural Government for 38 years, mainly in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations. I am a national certificated English guide and I have a lot of knowledge and experience in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations.

I am very good at cultural heritages.

And Koyasan and Kumano in Wakayama Prefecture are inscribed in the World Heritage List as parts of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". I was a project manager of "the Koyasan and Kumano World Heritage Inscription Project” at Wakayama Prefectural Government. I know inside and out of Koyasan, Kumano, Wakayama and other places in the Kansai area.

I have a lot of experience of guiding as I was also in charge of international relations for a long time at the government.

I will be able to provide interpretive guiding service for you around Koyasan, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka and other places as I was a cultural heritage management and international relations professional.

I am sure you will be able to get deeper understandings on Japanese culture and that your trip with me will be memorable one.

If you need a good guide in the Tokyo area, I have a friend on GoWithGuide I can recommend you!

Reviews

Joann T.

5 / 5

Nov 2, 2025

For Japanese descendants

Nov 2, 2025

Wakayama

8 hours

“This was a unique and very memorable tour.”

This tour was just amazing and I highly recommend Hiroyuki-san as a guide. Based on what information I had, Hiroyuki-san was able to track down my relatives. He then contacted them in a tactful and professional manner to see if they were interested in meeting me. They were, so he arranged for us to meet, handling numerous back-and-forth messages between me and the relatives beforehand. On the tour day he went with me to countryside, where my relatives are located. I had the opportunity to do a cemetery visit, and then spent some time chatting with my newfound family members. Hiroyuki-san patiently served as translator as my relatives and I learned about each other. He also helped to draw out a family tree for me. It was a very pleasant meeting. I never thought I would have the opportunity to meet any of my relatives in Japan, so it was an incredible experience that I will remember forever. Thank you so much, Hiroyuki-san!

Hiroyuki T.

You were happy. The T family was happy. I-san was happy. Obasan was happy. Your ancestors at the graves were happy Everybody was happy. I did a good job, I am happy!

Alison B.

5 / 5

Oct 31, 2025

Kyoto Zen and Spritual tour, Kiyomizudera, Sanjusangendo, Byodoin and more

Oct 31, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours

“Very informative”

Despite the pouring rain, we had a wonderful day and learned so much about Buddhism and Shintoism from Hiroyuki san. Thank you so much!

Hiroyuki T.

Despite the rain, we had a wonderful time in Kyoto. Rain makes Kyoto more beautiful. I am glad you liked Kyoto, Eat Tohu next time!

Bruce C.

5 / 5

Oct 27, 2025

Zen temples with beautiful gardens, Fushimi Inari and Bamboo Forest

Oct 27, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours

“Kyoto excellent guide”

We had an amazing day exploring Kyoto with Hiroyuki! He was incredibly patient and kind with our group of six, making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the experience. Hiroyuki took us to all the places we wanted to see and never made us feel rushed. He shared interesting insights about each location and made the day feel relaxed and enjoyable. It was the perfect balance of sightseeing and learning. If you’re visiting Kyoto and want a knowledgeable, friendly, and considerate guide, we highly recommend Hiroyuki. He truly made our trip special!

Hiroyuki T.

Thank you very much for your kind message, I also spent a pleasant day in Kyoto. I am very glad to see you liked Zen vegetarian lunch except Tohu. I will take to a Zen Tohu restaurant next time you come to Kyoto!