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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
1 day 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
David K.
“Full day tour with Hiro”
What an amazing day with Hiro. He picked us up promptly at 9am in our hotel. We saw many beautiful places learning how to take the subway system throughout the city. He shared so much history and culture at each cultural site. We really enjoyed our day with Hiro
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Hiroshi Y.
Dear David I say thank you for your great reviews on Mar/13 tour in Kyoto. I enjoyed guiding such a nice couple who get interested in Japanese culture and history. I hope that both of you will have a pleasant trip at the rest of the day in Japan. Best regards Mar/16 Hiroshi Y.
Francesca G.
“A day out in historic Nara ”
Our day started with Hiroshi kindly picking us up from our accommodation. Hiroshi was friendly and charming from the moment we met. He walked us with ease to the historical centre of Nara showing us the deer, temples and shrines. Hiroshi did this while sharing his understanding of Japans history, culture and practices, explaining the reasoning behind much of what we saw and how the buildings we came across altered or adapted over many hundreds of years. Hiroshi’s fun easy character bought the whole experience to life. It turned out to be a fantastic day out. Thank you Hiroshi. I would highly recommend asking Hiroshi to guide you round historic Nara.
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Hiroshi Y.
Dear Francesca G I am grateful to you for your great reviews of one day tour in Nara. Both of you may have such an amazing experiences during the tour. When you entered the huge Nara deer park, countless deer welcomed you warmly or sometimes aggressively ! You also must be surprised to enter the Todai-ji temple, the largest wooden made temple in the world ! I am proud of our ancestors great legacy and I always feel happy when I see the guest show me to respect to Japanese culture and history. Feb 12 Hiroshi Y.
Henriette S.
“I really enjoyed the 2 day tour!”
I had a wonderful time with Hiroshi - he taught me a lot about the Kyoto/Nara and its traditions and took me to all the important places. I would highly recommend a tour with Hiroshi, it was a lot of fun!
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Hiroshi Y.
Dear Henriette S I am grateful to you for your great reviews both Kyoto/Nara tour, thank you. I feel very happy because you seemed to have a pleasant day and really enjoyed the tour. I was also amazed to find your great sense of aesthetic. Best regards Feb/4 Hiroshi Y.
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