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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
5 days ago
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
Brad A.
“A great morning with Hiro”
We had a great morning with Hiro on a very warm day in Kyoto in July, We visited Nijo castle and Chion-in temple, Hiro led us to parts of the sites that we would have missed on our own, and explained their features and history in interesting and sometimes amusing ways. We really enjoyed the tour, and highly recommend Hiro as a guide!
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Hiroshi Y.
Dear Brad I am grateful to you for your great reviews on a half day tour in Kyoto. I had a so pleasant day while guiding my guest like you who has great knowledge and interest about Japanese culture. I hope that you will visit Kyoto again in a very near future. Best Regards. Jul/26. Hiroshi Yokoyama
Karla G.
“Kyoto Flash”
Hiro is such an amazing guide! He really takes his time to explain all the sites and their history. He even interacted with my son and made learning fun by testing his knowledge. I highly recommend using Hiro to explore Kyoto's main sites in just one day.
Hiroshi Y.
Dear Karla I say thank you for your great reviews on one day tour in Kyoto. It was a sweltering hot day, but due to your cooperation through out the full day tour , you were able to visit 4 must-see sites in a day. I am very glad to hear from that all of you had a pleasant tour in Kyoto. Best regards Jul/23 Hiroshi Yokoyama
Debbie O.
“Amazing guide amazing day ”
Would high my recomend! Great knowledge, history, sites, etc. We loved our day with Hiro!
Hiroshi Y.
Dear Debbie I am grateful to you for your great reviews on Jul/16 tour in Kyoto. Even though it was a terrible hot and much humidity day, both of you enjoyed touring in Kyoto with full of energy ! Thank you for your cooperation during the tour, I also had a happy day with you. Best regards. Jul/18. Hiroshi. Yokoyama
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I'm Yuri, a national lisenced English tour guide. I was born and raised in Osaka. Now I live in the countryside of Nara. Also, I do love eating, traveling, meeting local people, and exchanging our value and cultures. I'm flexible. Please tell and ask me if there are any places which you want to visit and anything which you want to do in Japan. I'll plan the trip only for you. I am looking forward to seeing you in my tour, let's make your trip unforgettable!
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Yasuhisa K.
I have worked in the multi-national organizations including UN agency for around 30 years and stationed at various cities including Rome, Bangkok and Hanoi. Although I have retired from those international carriers, I wish to keep the international cooperation and develop the friendship with people who visits our country. As I like history and am practicing Noh song and wood curving of Buddha images, I have decided to live in Nara where is surrounded by many historical places and traditional cultures, when I returned back to Japan in 2017. I wish to offer you custom made trip ideas to be able to enjoy the atmosphere of old city, Nara. I am also planning to develop trip plans to enjoy the local cultures. Please call me Yasu.
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