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Tokyo Private Tour - Tenryu-ji temple as a top-ranked among the Five Gr
Tenryu-ji temple as a top-ranked among the Five Gr
Tokyo Private Tour - Bamboo forest in Arashiyama area
Bamboo forest in Arashiyama area
Tokyo Private Tour - Moon crossing bridge seen in the distance from the
Moon crossing bridge seen in the distance from the
Tokyo Private Tour - West side view of Mt.Arashiyama from Moon crossing
West side view of Mt.Arashiyama from Moon crossing
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Golden pavilion is a three-story building in the g
Tokyo Private Tour - Kyoko-pond in Kinkakuji temple, The biggest island
Kyoko-pond in Kinkakuji temple, The biggest island
Tokyo Private Tour - Ryoanji temple was constructed in 1450
Ryoanji temple was constructed in 1450
Tokyo Private Tour - Ryoanji temple to see and feel “Wabi and Sabi” of
Ryoanji temple to see and feel “Wabi and Sabi” of

Kyoto Day Trip Tour from Tokyo (Case1)

Day Trip
Tokyo Tour Guide - Kashima H.

Joined 2017

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This tour include Arashiyama one of the time-honored travel destinations located on the western outskirs of Kyoto, offering a breathtaking panorama of serene Mt.Arashiyama, Togetsukyo and featuring wide variety of tourist spots ranging from Tenryu-ji Temple, spectacular bamboo groves to Arashiyama town strolling with shopping and most consumed local sweets tasting.

Also, this tour includes Kinkakuji temple (Golden pavilion) and Ryoanji temple with Zen garden.

Itinerary

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08:00 AM

Meeting Point

To meet with you at your staying hotel in Tokyo,

09:10 AM

To move to Kyoto by JR Shinkansen bullet train,

To move to Kyoto by JR Shinkansen bullet train,

11:30 AM

To move to Saga-Arashiyama by JR train,

To move to Saga-Arashiyama by JR train,

12:00 PM

Tenryuji temple,

1. Tenryu-ji temple is a top-ranked among the Five Great Zen Temples of Kyoto which is one of the 17 World Cultual Heritage-listed monuments in Kyoto and famous for strolling-style garden. This temple was originally constructed in 1339 by Ashikaga Takauji who is one of the Shogunate of Muromachi era (1336~1573).

You can see Japanese traditional architecture, paintings, garden and so-on.

12:50 PM

Bamboo forest,

Bamboo forest is one of the most impressive spots for many tourists coming to Japan. Bamboo is the symbol of vitality because it grow up very quickly. Bamboo crafts is used in the tea ceremony and flower arrangement. After leaving Tenryuji out from one of the gate, the bamboo forest called “Chikurin” come into your eyes immediately. This bamboo forest continues to the end of the road by around 400 meters.

This area used to be the villa of the aristocracy in Heian era (end of 8th centyry ~ end of 12th century) and you can feel subtle and profound world even after 1000 years passed.

01:10 PM

Arashiyama town strolling with shopping and most consumed local sweets tasting including lunch,

Arashiyama town atmosphere is very much attracting with strolling, shopping and most consumed local sweets tasting.

02:20 PM

To move to Ryoanji temple by local train and see the temple.

You can see and feel “Wabi and Sabi” of Zen such as dry landscape garden and Ponds & springs walk-through garden by which you can compare the stillness and motion by two gardens. Ryoanji temple which is designated as one of the 17 World Cultual Heritage-listed monuments in Kyoto was constructed on the year of 1450. The number of 15 stones are arranged on the white sand of the garden.

03:30 PM

To move to Kinkakuji temple (Golden pavilion) by bus and see the temple.

Kinkakuji-temple is the Golden Pavilion built on the compound of the Rokuon-ji, a Zen Buddhist temple, which is designated as one of the 17 World Cultual Heritage-listed monuments in Kyoto. It is a three-story building in the garden complex unique to the Muromachi period (1399 – 1573), with its top two stories covered with pure gold leaf.

- First story as the palace style

- Second story as the samurai house style

- Third story as sacred relic of the Buddha.

Originally the villa of an aristocrat, it was purchased and renovated in 1397 as political center by the third Shogun of the Muromachi period.

05:20 PM

To move to Kyoto station by public transportation,

To move to Kyoto station by public transportation,

05:50 PM

To move to Tokyo by JR Shinkansen bullet train,

To move to Tokyo by JR Shinkansen bullet train,

Ending Point

At your staying hotel in Tokyo

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

Guide fee (11.5 hours),

Pick-up fee at your staying hotel in Tokyo,

Transportation fee inside Kyoto city for a guide,

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What‘s not included

Transportation fee between Tokyo and Kyoto by JR Shinkansen bullet train for you and a guide: JPY27940/adult,

Public transportation fee inside Kyoto for you: About JPY1100/adult,


Entrance fee for you: Tenryuji temple: JPY800/ adult,

Kinkakuji temple: JPY500 per person, Ryoanji temple: JPY600 per person,


Lunch fee,

Tour Important Information

1) For fairly long walking of sight -seeing, please put on the shoes to walk with ease.

2) Please prepare the cash to spend any train riding, lunch and souvenir.

3) Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

4) According to the traffic jam situation, taxi might be required.

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I am now focusing tour guide area for East Japan area such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, Kamakura, Mt.Fuji, Nikko, Gunma, Saitama and Kanazawa.

However, I can support you for one day trip of Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara and Himeji from Tokyo.

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Tokyo Tour Guide - Kashima H.

Joined 2017

Kashima H.
4.68 / 5
(79 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Kashima H.

I am Kashima. I have gained the Government Licensed Tour Guide authorization in 2017/2.

I passed a licensing examination of Kyoto Tourism Culture Certification Test 3rd grade in 2023.

I passed a licensing examination of Tokyo city guide in 2023.


I had worked for one of biggest Electric Company in the world which manufacture various type of Electrical products. I had a task roll of design development of Semiconductor for Video movie appliance in Japan and semiconductor marketing for 5 years in USA. Secondly, I had worked for one of big grovel Electric part Company which manufacture connectors for Electrical appliance usage. I had a task roll of quality assurance cooperating with the grovel college including USA, Europe (Ireland, Germany, France), China and Eastern Asia. As a result, I have communicated with people from different countries and I have become interested in introducing Japan to them. That is why I made decision to become an English tour guide.

<Primary Itinerary>

By introducing Japan to non-Japanese tourists, I would like to do my best to serve the best customized private tours in Japan that you and your family are looking forward to enjoying the fantastic experience as below.

1) Sightseeing of natural scenic spots, historical landmark (Temples, Shrines, Palace, Gardens) and cultural assets (Paintings, sculptures, swords and so-on)

2) Strolling of the bustling streets & towns

3) Traditional town atmosphere experience

4) Japanese Modern Architecture in both Tokyo,

5) Experience of Traditional performing arts & events enjoyment such as Kabuki, Sumo-training, tea ceremony and Ninjya training

6) Famous relaxation spots enjoyment such as Onsen and Japanese bar

7) Crafts art of Japan experience such as Sake brewery and Bonsai museums

8) Enjoyment for kids such as Amusement facility (Anime, Games, Comics), shopping of latest trendy goods, entertainment café and so-on.

9) Night-time foods and drinking enjoyment in Food market & Drinking streets


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