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Kyoto Private Tour - Kinkaku-ji Temple ( the Golden Pavilion )
Kinkaku-ji Temple ( the Golden Pavilion )
Kyoto Private Tour - Weeping Cherry Tree at Maruyama Park, Kyoto
Weeping Cherry Tree at Maruyama Park, Kyoto
Kyoto Private Tour - Near Ginkaku-ji Temple
Near Ginkaku-ji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Hangesho flowers at Ryosoku-in, a sub-temple of Ken-ninji Temple near Gion, open to the public during the rainy season only.
Hangesho flowers at Ryosoku-in, a sub-temple of Ken-ninji Temple near Gion, open to the public during the rainy season only.
Kyoto Private Tour - Hangesho, only visible during the rainy season, also referred to as Half-Makeup,  Hangesho is also a season word, the 11th day after summer solstice.
Hangesho, only visible during the rainy season, also referred to as Half-Makeup, Hangesho is also a season word, the 11th day after summer solstice.
Kyoto Private Tour - Gion Night Festival on July16
Gion Night Festival on July16
Kyoto Private Tour - Yasaka no Toh ( Yasaka Five-story Pagoda ) , Kyoto
Yasaka no Toh ( Yasaka Five-story Pagoda ) , Kyoto
Kyoto Private Tour - At the garden of Tenryu-ji Temple, Arashiyama
At the garden of Tenryu-ji Temple, Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - Thunder God of Fujin-Raijin zu Byobu ( folding screen ) painted by Tawaraya Sotatsu, housed by Ken-ninji Temple near Gion  ( a reproduction photographed by a Canon camera equipped with the cutting-edge technology )
Thunder God of Fujin-Raijin zu Byobu ( folding screen ) painted by Tawaraya Sotatsu, housed by Ken-ninji Temple near Gion ( a reproduction photographed by a Canon camera equipped with the cutting-edge technology )
Kyoto Private Tour - Wind God of Fujin-Raijin zu Byobu ( folding screen ) painted by Tawaraya Sotatsu, housed by  Ken-ninji Temple near Gion
( a reproduction photographed by a Canon camera equipped with the cutting-edge technology )
Wind God of Fujin-Raijin zu Byobu ( folding screen ) painted by Tawaraya Sotatsu, housed by Ken-ninji Temple near Gion ( a reproduction photographed by a Canon camera equipped with the cutting-edge technology )
Kyoto Private Tour - Soryu-zu  (Twin Dragons Painting ) on the ceiling of the doctrine hall in Ken-ninji Temple   According to Zen Buddhism,
dragons are believed to be symbolic animals to protect the teachings of Buddha.
Soryu-zu (Twin Dragons Painting ) on the ceiling of the doctrine hall in Ken-ninji Temple According to Zen Buddhism, dragons are believed to be symbolic animals to protect the teachings of Buddha.
Kyoto Private Tour - One of the pair of bronze foxes placed in front of the oratory hall of Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine    Foxes are symbolic animals of Inari shrines which enshrine the kami or deity of harvest.
One of the pair of bronze foxes placed in front of the oratory hall of Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine Foxes are symbolic animals of Inari shrines which enshrine the kami or deity of harvest.
Kyoto Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine     Vermilion-colored thousand torii gates.
Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine Vermilion-colored thousand torii gates.
Kyoto Private Tour - At Sekisui-in ( national treasure ) of Kosan-ji Temple, Toganoo, Kyoto
At Sekisui-in ( national treasure ) of Kosan-ji Temple, Toganoo, Kyoto
Kyoto Private Tour - On the way to Kiyotaki, Kyoto
On the way to Kiyotaki, Kyoto
Kyoto Private Tour - At Gio-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto
At Gio-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto
Kyoto Private Tour - At Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto
At Jojako-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto
Kyoto Private Tour - At the garden of Okochi Sanso ( a private mountain villa), Arashiyama
At the garden of Okochi Sanso ( a private mountain villa), Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - At the garden of Okochi Sanso ( a private mountain villa ), Arashiyama
At the garden of Okochi Sanso ( a private mountain villa ), Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - Kyoto Station Building
Kyoto Station Building
Kyoto Private Tour - Kyoto Station Building
Kyoto Station Building
Kyoto Private Tour - Byodo-in Temple, Uji
Byodo-in Temple, Uji
Kyoto Private Tour - At Byodo-in Temple, Uji
At Byodo-in Temple, Uji
Kyoto Private Tour - Kasuga Grand Shrine in Nara and the wisteria flowers.   The shrine was originally established by the Fujiwara clan.  Fujiwara literally means the field of wisterias.   So many wisteria trees are planted in the precinct of the shrine.
Kasuga Grand Shrine in Nara and the wisteria flowers. The shrine was originally established by the Fujiwara clan. Fujiwara literally means the field of wisterias. So many wisteria trees are planted in the precinct of the shrine.
Kyoto Private Tour - Lantern-lit room in one of the buildings in Kasuga Grand Shrine
Lantern-lit room in one of the buildings in Kasuga Grand Shrine
Kyoto Private Tour - Umeda Sky Building seen through colored maple leaves in late December
Umeda Sky Building seen through colored maple leaves in late December
Kyoto Private Tour - Kobe Port Tower at Harborland
Kobe Port Tower at Harborland
Kyoto Private Tour - Harborland, Kobe
Harborland, Kobe
Kyoto Private Tour - Thunder Gate of Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa
Thunder Gate of Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa
Kyoto Private Tour - Tokyo Skytree seen from the Azuma-bashi Bridge, Asakusa
Tokyo Skytree seen from the Azuma-bashi Bridge, Asakusa
Kyoto Private Tour - Night View of Tokyo Tower
Night View of Tokyo Tower
Kyoto Private Tour - Hama-rikyu Garden near Tsukiji
Hama-rikyu Garden near Tsukiji
Kyoto Private Tour - Hama-rikyu Garden near Tsukiji
Hama-rikyu Garden near Tsukiji
Kyoto Private Tour - The Torii Gate to Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Island
The Torii Gate to Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Island
Kyoto Private Tour - The arch-shaped bridge at Itsukushima Shrine
The arch-shaped bridge at Itsukushima Shrine
Kyoto Private Tour - The Atomic-bombed Dome, Hiroshima City
The Atomic-bombed Dome, Hiroshima City
Kyoto Private Tour - Hodaka Mountain Range and Kappa Bridge 
Hodaka Mountain Range and Kappa Bridge 
Kyoto Private Tour - A view from Kappa Bridge, Kamikochi Highland
A view from Kappa Bridge, Kamikochi Highland
Kyoto Private Tour - At Shirakawa-go village
At Shirakawa-go village
Kyoto Private Tour - From the observatory of Shirakawa-go village
From the observatory of Shirakawa-go village
Kyoto Private Tour - Mizu-basho flowers at Shirakawa-go village
Mizu-basho flowers at Shirakawa-go village
Kyoto Private Tour - A view of snow-capped Tateyama Mountain Range from Ame-harashi Seashore, Toyama Prefecture
A view of snow-capped Tateyama Mountain Range from Ame-harashi Seashore, Toyama Prefecture
Kyoto Private Tour - Yukimi-shoji  ( Snow-viewing paper sliding doors )    On a snowy day the snow-covered garden can be seen through the glass windows.
Yukimi-shoji ( Snow-viewing paper sliding doors ) On a snowy day the snow-covered garden can be seen through the glass windows.
Kyoto Private Tour - Tsubo-niwa Garden    One tsubo means a two tatami-mat size.   This type of gardens were designed  to appreciate the outer atmosphere from inside, making  good use of limited premises.
Tsubo-niwa Garden One tsubo means a two tatami-mat size. This type of gardens were designed to appreciate the outer atmosphere from inside, making good use of limited premises.
Tour Guide - Yoshihisa T.

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Yoshihisa T.

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Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka, Kobe

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Japanese (Native), English

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About Tour Guide Yoshihisa T.

Hi. My name is Yoshihisa. Call me "Yoshie", please. It means good or O.K. in Japanese. I live in Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, located just in between Kyoto and Nara. I was born and raised in Iga, Mie Prefecture. Iga is a birthplace of ninja and a renowned haiku poet, Matsuo Basho. I might be a descendant of ninja. I aim at becoming a linguistic ninja, following a part of Basho's lifestyle with the incorporation of seasonal changes into my tours. In addition to visiting famous temples and shrines, I invite you to lesser-known places of historic interest.

Once in a month I go hiking or mountain climbing with some friends mainly in mountains surrounding Kyoto and Nara basins. Recently I have got intrigued by the charms of Buddhist statues, which are manifestations of people's wishes and prayers. I also like izakaya (Japanese-style taverns) hopping, tasting delicious dishes and locally brewed sake at reasonable prices. Especially I like communicating with people from home and abroad, talking face to face. Some of the above-mentioned elements are included in my walking tours. I hope you will discover new aspects of cultural and natural beauty in Kansai area through one of my tours which you could never gain otherwise.

One of my favorite phrases that come from Zen Buddhism is Ichigo Ichie or this meeting-but only once in a lifetime. My interpretation goes this way: This place and this moment never cross again. Each and every good encounter, however, lingers on like the sound of a temple bell. Won't you explore a deeper world of Japanese culture in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka with me?

Important

It is desirable to carry overseas travel insurance because the guide is not liable for any damage or loss incurred during the tour. It is also requested to bring enough Japanese yen with you because some restaurants and taxis do not accept credit cards.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Categories

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Highlights
Art, Culture, & Historical
Art, Culture, & Historical
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Food & Drink
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Nature & Outdoor
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Day Trip

Reviews

Fantastic Guide!!!

We had an absolutely wonderful day with Yoshie! He gave us a great lesson in history, he had our itinerary planned to perfection with a great lunch stop and over the top dinner suggestion. Yoshie knew all the hidden gems and our entire family loved him!!! Highly recommend!

Lori M.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Lori. I really appreciate your nice review for my tour today. It was a great time guiding and talking with your family. I am also pleased to learn that you enjoyed the lunch and dinner a lot. I hope you will continue a pleasant trip and return home safely with lots of good memories of Japan. Ichigo Ichie. With best wishes. Yoshie

Excellent tour

We highly recommend Yoshi as your guide for the Golden Temple tour. We visited 4 temples, took trains, the subway and a taxi to the sites. Yoshi directed us back to our subway station near Gion from Arashimaya station. Had Japanese Ramen for lunch close by one Temple. Yoshi was very knowledgeable with the ancient and current history for each site. He was flexible and customized our tour. His English was excellent too.

Judy N.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Judy. Thank you so much for your nice comment on my tour in Kyoto. I am pleased that you liked the art museum near Jojakko-ji Temple in Arashiyama. I hope you will return home with lots of good memories of Japan and come back to Kyoto again during the autumn foliage season. Best wishes. Yoshie

Amazing tour and incredible tour guide!

I had the pleasure of spending two days touring with Yoshie and I could not have asked for a better experience while visiting Kyoto! Yoshie was extremely knowledgeable of all of the locations we visited, organized, and incredibly efficient with his planned tour. But, I think what impressed me most of all about Yoshie was how perceptive he was to my interests. He quickly identified that I enjoyed visiting the gardens of many of locations we visited and he altered the tour in real time to include more gardens. Yoshie and I also visited a couple of his favorite izakaya's. The food, drinks, and the friendly company are no doubt the highlights of my entire Japan trip. Thank you Yoshie for making my time in Kyoto so memorable! Best Regards Aaron

Aaron H.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Aaron, I really appreciate your excellent review for my two-day tour in Kyoto. I am very pleased to learn that you enjoyed every minute of the tours, My Favorite Golden / Silver Routes. I am also happy that you liked the food, drinks and atmosphere of the izakayas. I hope our paths will cross again in the near future. With best wishes. Yoshie

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