About Tour Guide Hiroshi Y.

This tour covers 3 must-see sites and Nishiki Market. You can experience the most renownd sites such as the Golden Pavilion, the rockGarden at Ryo-anji Temple where you may find an elegant beauty in its simplicity Nijo-castle ,the luxurious palace of the Tokugawa Shoguns. Sanjyu-sangendo is one of the three must -see sightseeing spots in kyoto.The thousand life-size statues and the Principal statue( height 3.5 meters) lining along the longest corrider in Japan , with a length of 120meters or 390 feet make you feel like you are in a forest of Buddhas! Every one who visits this temple says " Woow ! , It's amazing ! It's awesome ! It's awful ! " . Lastly visit Nishiki Market,where you can enjoy Kyoto’s specialities such as charming sweets , high quality tohu and Sake etc.

The tour covers 4 must-see sites in Kyoto

This tour covers 4 must-see sightseeing spots in Kyoto. Firstly, we visit Fushimi Inari Shrine. If you walk through in the countless Trii-gates in the late evening , you must be feeling getting into a mysterious world. Sanjyu-sangendo temple where you can see the magnificient main statue and one thousand life sized Kannon statues. Every people says " I'ts awesome !" "I am in a forest of Buddha!!" Kiyomizudera-temple is one of the most oldest and famous temples in Kyoto. About 4mllion tourists visit this temple every year ! Lastly, we visit Nijyo-jyo Castle where you can enjoy the finest architecture and artworks and Shogun's private life in the Edo period. them we head for Gion area or flower town . If you have a good chance, you can meet a Maiko-san or a Geisya-san walking around the town.

Let's enjoy walking around the ancient city called Heijyokyo or Nara established in 710.

Nara

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.

Kiyomizudera(Kiyomizu Temple) and kawai kannjirou Memorial house and Sanjyusangendou

This tour covers one of the most popular temples in Kyoto Kiyomizudera and walking around Kiyomuzu area and Shitijyo area including Sanjyusangendo temple. Plus visit a traditional Japanese house , The Kawai Kannjiro Memorial house. KawaiKanjiro(1890-1966) was one of the most famous multi-talented artists in Japan such as a ceramic sculptor, an engraver and was a skillful calligrapher.The Kanjiro’s House will carry you to the joyfulness of life. we take a walk in Sannenzaka slope and Ninenzaka street to Yasaka shrine.

This tour covers 3 must-see scenic spots in Kyoto. Fushimi Inari-Shrine,Nanzenji-temple and Eikando-

Fushimi-Inari shrine , where there are more than 10,000 Torii-gates or Shinto holy gates on the hillside of Mt,Fushimi. If you walk through the tunnel of the Trii-gate, you must be really mesmerized ! Nanzenji-temple , a complex of Zen temples and subtemples is the ideal structure of Zen buddhist temple. The huge Sanmon gate is one of the three biggest temple gates in Japan. You can also find a canal ,which build with Roman-style brick aqueduct in the the temple site. Eikando-temple is famous of its Mikaeri-Amida Statue and the garden. Eikando-garden is well known for its Autumnal leaves colored with red and yellow. esp. during late October to November.

Hiroshi Y. Japan Tour Reviews

Michel M.

5 / 5

Jul 26, 2024

The tour covers 4 must-see sites in Kyoto

Jul 26, 2024

“"Unforgettable Cultural Experience in Kyoto??”

We had the opportunity to participate in a guided tour in Kyoto with an exceptional private guide. Not only Hiroshi was kind and funny, but he also communicated the history and culture of Japan in a captivating way. His passion for his country and his deep knowledge of Kyoto enriched our travel experience in an unforgettable way. Thanks to his detailed and lively explanations, we were able to fully appreciate the richness of the history and traditions of this beautiful city. We highly recommend Hiroshi to anyone looking to discover Kyoto in an authentic and enriching way. An unforgettable cultural experience guaranteed!

Mark C.

5 / 5

Jul 24, 2024

The tour covers 4 must-see sites in Kyoto

Jul 24, 2024

“Awesome would use him again in a minute 5/5”

Very knowledgeable and very funny with a dry sense of humor. It was super hot but he let us call audibles all over the place and he was very flexible. We were traveling with my 83 year old mother in law and he was very thoughtful in making changes as things unfolded. She wanted to see a specific festival parade so he made it happen. Very happy and I would highly recommend. If you want to learn something about Japan he's great he was a teacher. Specifically, he talks about the perceptions (especially in the past) and the reality. It was very interesting. One thing he walks fast make sure you bring your sneakers! Thank you Hiro!

Hiroshi Y.

(319 reviews)

Dear Mark C I am grateful to you for your great reviews on one day tour in Kyoto. I felt happy that I was able to show you the parade of Gion matsuri , Fushimi-Inari Shrine, Sanjyu-sangendo temple ,Nijyojyo castle and lastly walking around two Geisya streets. I say thank you again for your cooperation. Even though it was terribly hot and much humidity, all of you could take a walk a whole day. I felt relieved to see all of you smiling when we parted from near the Gion Shijyo station. Best regards Hiroshi Y.

Aiko O.

5 / 5

Jul 21, 2024

a Walking tour in Suu-jin-district in Kyoto.