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Joined 2014
Hiroshi Y.
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Nara
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
10 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Hiroshi Y.
Hello,I am HIROSHI YOKOYAMA. Please call me Hiro, not "hero". I have been lived in kyoto
for more than 30years. So, I am very familiar with the city of Kyoto and a unique culture
developed in Japan as well. I can offer you not only historic places like Nijo castle, Kinkakuji temple ,Kiyomizu temple etc., but also off the beaten track spots Nijo jinya house or nicknamed
"ninjya house" ,Katsura Imperial Villa etc.. I am really looking forward to seeing you .
Important
At least 3 days of notice required before a booking
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Kyoto's most popular sightseeing spots tour and enjoy a various kinds of Kyoto's specialities
This tour covers 4 must-see sites and Nishiki Market. You visit the most renowned sites such as the Golden Pavilion, Ryo-an-ji temple where you may find an elegant beauty in its simple rock garden Nijo-castle ,the luxurious palace of the Tokugawa Shoguns. Sanjyu-sangendo temple, where the thousand life-size statues and the Principal statue make you feel like you are in a forest of Buddha! says " It's amazing ! Lastly visit Nishiki Market, where you can enjoy eating Kyoto’s cuisine.
Kyoto's most popular sightseeing spots tour and enjoy a various kinds of Kyoto's specialities
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The tour covers 4 must-see sites in Kyoto
This tour covers 4 must-see sightseeing spots in Kyoto. You visit Fushimi Inari Shrine. If you walk through in the countless Trii-gates , you must be feeling in adifferent world. Sanjyu-sangendo where you can see the main statue and one thousand life sized Kannon statues. Kiyomizudera-temple is one of the oldest temples in Kyoto. You visit Nijyo-jyo Castle where you can enjoy the finest architecture . You head for Gion . If you have a good chance, you can meet a Maiko-walking in the town.
The tour covers 4 must-see sites in Kyoto
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Let's enjoy walking around the ancient city called Heijyokyo or Nara established in 710.
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.
Let's enjoy walking around the ancient city called Heijyokyo or Nara established in 710.
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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 Sanjyusangendo temple. Plus visit a traditional Japanese house , The Kawai Kannjiro Memorial house. Kawai Kanjiro was one of the most famous multi-talented artists in Japan such as a ceramic sculptor, an engraver.The Kanjiro’s House will carry you to the joyfulness of life. we take a walk in Sannenzaka slope and Ninenzaka street to Yasaka no to street to Yasaka shrine.
Kiyomizudera(Kiyomizu Temple) and kawai kannjirou Memorial house and Sanjyusangendou
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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. 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.
This tour covers 3 must-see scenic spots in Kyoto. Fushimi Inari-Shrine,Nanzenji-temple and Eikando-
Reviews
Ced adventures I.
“Fun and energetic guide”
Hiroshi used to be a school teacher, so he tends to be a bit strict, but in the meantime he is knowledgeable and fun. If you leave the itinerary to him you are sure to get the most out of your experience in the shortest time
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Hiroshi Y.
Dear Ced adventures I. I'm very sorry I didn't reply sooner. I am grateful to you for your great reviews on May/5 one day tour in Kyoto. Thanks to tour leader's effort and tour group members' cooperation, All of you must have a delightful and happy experiences in this tour. I hope that you will visit Kyoto again in a very near future. Best regards Oct 31, 2025 Hiroshi Y.
Pietro B.
“A complete tour of Tokyo”
We have had a very satisfying day with Hiro, visiting the best temples of Kyoto. Hiro is very passionate about his job, he really loves to explain to tourists the history and secrets of his Country. The tour was interesting and his explanation is quick but detailed and not boring. He explained for hours and even with extra time to complete the agreed schedule.
Hiroshi Y.
Dear Pietro I say thank you for your great reviews on one day tour in Kyoto. All of you must be surprised when you get into Sanjyu-Sangendo temple, where you felt like walking In the forest of Buddha ! After visiting at Nijyo jyo castle, you visited at Golden Pavilion temple. It was brightly shinning in the beautiful sunset. You were so lucky because you were able to watch the reflections of the Golden Pavilion ! I hope that you will have a nice trip at the rest of the day in Japan. Best regards Sep/8. Hiroshi Tokoyama
Ian B.
“Enjoyable day in Nara”
We enjoyed our day with Hiro in Nara. While Nara is known for the big Buddha and deer, the highlight for us was the Kasugataisha shrine and the visit to the Yakushiji temple. These were both wonderful places especially Yakushiji which had virtually no tourists visiting it. We would not have gone there without Hiro’s guidance.
Hiroshi Y.
Dear Ian I am grateful to you for your great reviews on tour in former ancient capital Nara and Yakushiji or Healing Buddha temple. I felt so happy to see that both of you enjoyed feeding deer food in everywhere in the huge Nara deer park ! Both of you also visited at Yakushiji temple, where you saw the East Pagoda, which is called the most beautiful Pagodas in Japan. I sincerely hope that you can discover your own peace of mind by visiting this temple. Best regards. Sep 8. Hiroshi Y.
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