About Tour Guide Hiroshi Y.

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

Nara

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.

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

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

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-

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

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

Nara

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.

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

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

Fay C.

5 / 5

Mar 29, 2026

Let's enjoy touring 3 must-see sites in Kyoto.

Mar 29, 2026

4 hours

Customized

“A Beautifully Curated Tour of Kyoto’s Highlights and Hidden Gems”

We had an excellent experience with Hiroshi in Kyoto. The tour was very well organized and thoughtfully planned, allowing us to make the most of our time without losing any time in transportation. He guided us seamlessly through some of the most important sights of Kyoto, while also introducing us to hidden spots that we would never have discovered on our own. Thanks to his knowledge and efficiency, we were able to enjoy a beautiful and well-balanced exploration of the city. The entire experience felt smooth, insightful, and truly enjoyable. It was a wonderful way to discover Kyoto, and we highly recommend Hiroshi to anyone looking for a high-quality and well-curated guided tour.

Hiroshi Y.

Dear Fay I am grateful to you for your great reviews on Mar/28 tour in Kyoto. You visit at Fushimi-Inari Shrine and then visit at Kiyomizudera temple, where you can enjoy watching over cherry trees in full blossom and nice overlooking view of Kyoto city then walking down to San-nen saka to Yasaka-no-to street to Maruyama Park, where you had a great chance to see such a beautiful in full blossom huge willow cherry trees ! and lastly taking a walk through a Geiko street, Hanami-koji. I am truly proud of these historical monuments and scenery in Kyoto. Best regards Mar/30 Hiroshi Y.

Keith A.

5 / 5

Mar 26, 2026

Let's enjoy touring 4 must-see sites in Kyoto.

Mar 26, 2026

Customized

“Great day in Kyoto”

We had Hiroshi son for a day in Kyoto. He was punctual and pleasant. Took us around to four different places and provided explanations and background on the sites. A very pleasant day for us. His English is good but it took me a little bit to get used to him.

Hiroshi Y.

Dear Keith A I am grateful to you for your great reviews of Kyoto tour. You stepped up to the three-way inter-section in Fushimi-Inari shrine's deep mountainous area and going down to the entrance area and next visit at Sanjyu-sangendo temple which boasts of enshrining as many as 1001 Kannon buddha statues and lastly visit at Imperial Palace garden, where both of you really enjoyed watching over such a beautiful willow cherry blossoms. I felt happy that you had a pleasant day tour in Kyoto. Yours May 28 Hiroshi Y.

Bradley S.

5 / 5

Mar 24, 2026

Let's enjoy walking tour in Kyoto

Mar 24, 2026

Customized

“Great day with an amazing guide”

I had a most pleasant experience. The day was well planned thorough and very informative .

Hiroshi Y.

Dear Bradley I say thank you for your great reviews of Mar/17 one day tour in Kyoto. I have been guided countless number of tourists in Fushimi-Inari Taisya Shrine. but only you and one another tourist were able to climb up to the Summit of Mt. Inari and walking down through the Inari-yama area so far. You are such a great globe trotter ! Yours Apr/4 Hiroshi Yokoyama

Hiroshi Y.

4.69 / 5

(353 reviews)

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Kyoto (Living), Nara

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English, Japanese (Native)

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