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Kyoto Private Tour - "Toji Temple" and its 5-storied Pagoda (10/05/2024)

"Toji Temple" and its 5-storied Pagoda (10/05/2024)

Kyoto Private Tour - "Fushimi Inari Shrine" (The God of Harvest: Rice) (11/23/2024)

"Fushimi Inari Shrine" (The God of Harvest: Rice) (11/23/2024)

Kyoto Private Tour - "Hokora" (a miniature Shinto shrine) and "Manji" (a symbol of peace, prosperity, divinity, and spirituality)

"Hokora" (a miniature Shinto shrine) and "Manji" (a symbol of peace, prosperity, divinity, and spirituality)

Kyoto Private Tour - "The Kamo Gawa" (The Duck River) & Kyoto Tower in the background

"The Kamo Gawa" (The Duck River) & Kyoto Tower in the background

Kyoto Private Tour - "Kyoto Tower" (built Christmas Day 12/25/1964)

"Kyoto Tower" (built Christmas Day 12/25/1964)

Kyoto Private Tour - "Higashi Honganji Temple" (The Eastern Monastery; Pure Land Buddhism)

"Higashi Honganji Temple" (The Eastern Monastery; Pure Land Buddhism)

Kyoto Private Tour - "The Takase Gawa / The Takase Sosui" (The Takase River / The Takase Canal)

"The Takase Gawa / The Takase Sosui" (The Takase River / The Takase Canal)

Kyoto Private Tour - "The Kamo Gawa" (The Duck River) path we'll ride our bicycles down

"The Kamo Gawa" (The Duck River) path we'll ride our bicycles down

Kyoto Private Tour - "The Kyoto Imperial Palace" (in red) inside The Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

"The Kyoto Imperial Palace" (in red) inside The Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

Kyoto Private Tour - "The Shuusui-tei Tea Ceremony House" next to the Kyoto Imperial Palace

"The Shuusui-tei Tea Ceremony House" next to the Kyoto Imperial Palace

Kyoto Private Tour - "Sanjo Dori Shotengai" (Sanjo Street Shopping Arcade)

"Sanjo Dori Shotengai" (Sanjo Street Shopping Arcade)

Kyoto Private Tour - "Shinsen-en Garden" (Garden of the Holy Spring)

"Shinsen-en Garden" (Garden of the Holy Spring)

Kyoto Private Tour - "Shinsen-en Garden" (Historical Site in Japan)

"Shinsen-en Garden" (Historical Site in Japan)

Kyoto Private Tour - "Kamishichiken" (1 of the 5 Geisha/Geiko/Maiko districts in Kyoto)

"Kamishichiken" (1 of the 5 Geisha/Geiko/Maiko districts in Kyoto)

Kyoto Private Tour - Geisha/Geiko/Maiko in Kamishichiken (1 of the 5 Geisha/Geiko/Maiko districts in Kyoto)

Geisha/Geiko/Maiko in Kamishichiken (1 of the 5 Geisha/Geiko/Maiko districts in Kyoto)

Kyoto Private Tour - "Kinkakuji Temple" (Temple of The Golden Pavilion)

"Kinkakuji Temple" (Temple of The Golden Pavilion)

Kyoto Private Tour - "Heian Shrine" and its torii gate (one of the biggest in Japan)

"Heian Shrine" and its torii gate (one of the biggest in Japan)

Kyoto Private Tour - "Hanamikoji Dori" (Flower Viewing Street)

"Hanamikoji Dori" (Flower Viewing Street)

Kyoto Private Tour - "Gion" (1 of the 5 Geisha/Geiko/Maiko districts in Kyoto)

"Gion" (1 of the 5 Geisha/Geiko/Maiko districts in Kyoto)

Kyoto Private Tour - Rental Bicycle Options for Bicycle Tours

Rental Bicycle Options for Bicycle Tours

Tour Guide - Jodie C.

Joined 2024

Jodie C.

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Date

2 Adults

Available Areas

Kyoto (Living)

Languages

English (Native), Japanese

Response Time

16 hours on average

Availability Updated

5 days ago

About Tour Guide Jodie C.

Hello everyone. My name is Jodie. It's very nice to meet you. I’m originally from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada (near Niagara Falls), but I live and work in Kyoto, Japan. I’ve been in Japan (Kyoto) for about 23 years, and I teach English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) full-time at a couple of universities in Kyoto.

I offer 3 types of tours: bicycle tours, scooter/motorbike – 125cc tours (solo guest only), and Sake drinking tours, and I love doing them because I love riding my bicycle, driving my scooter, and walking around this amazing city (Japan’s capital from 794-1868; sometimes called The 1000-Year Capital). I love exploring and discovering more about this amazing city, and I'd love to do this together with you.

I'll take you down narrow alleys, riverside paths, show you some popular sights (and some hidden gems), and we'll learn and discover about Kyoto together as I am still learning about Kyoto (e.g., its shrines, temples, and history) myself. I will do my best to be of use to all of you.

I know that getting long lists of names and dates from Japanese history can be hard to keep up with, and possibly boring, so I’m not a translator, but a guide who will discover Kyoto with you. I’ll introduce you to some modern culture in Kyoto (and Japan), and to daily life as well.

I’m here to make your trip to Kyoto an unforgettable memory, and I look forward to meeting you and showing you around this AMAZING city. And remember: What’s the best way to see Kyoto? On 2 wheels, and, on foot!

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Categories

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Nature & Outdoor

Nature & Outdoor

Kyoto City "Full-Day" Bicycle Tourcover image

Kyoto City "Full-Day" Bicycle Tour

We'll visit 5 amazing places in Kyoto! From Fushimi Inari Shrine and its amazing red torii gates to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Toji Temple, and its 5-layered pagoda. The Imperial Palace (former residence of Japan’s emperors) is on our list, and then onto Kinkakuji Temple (The Golden Pavilion) while you gaze at the glimmer of gold as it reflects on the water off the pond in front. Lastly, Gion, the most famous Geisha/Geiko/Maiko area and district in Kyoto. And, SO MUCH MORE!

FROM$155/ per group

Kyoto City "Full-Day" Scooter (Motorbike; 125cc) Tour (Solo [1] Guest Only)cover image

Kyoto City "Full-Day" Scooter (Motorbike; 125cc) Tour (Solo [1] Guest Only)

We'll explore five iconic Kyoto landmarks by scooter! We'll start at Fushimi Inari Shrine with its stunning red torii gates, then visit the UNESCO-listed Toji Temple and its 5-story pagoda. The Imperial Palace, once home to Japan's emperors, is next. After that, marvel at the Golden Pavilion of Kinkakuji reflecting on its serene pond, and we'll end in Gion, Kyoto's renowned Geisha district. Plus, there’s so much more to discover!

FROM$371/ per person

Kyoto City South-East "Half-Day" Bicycle Tourcover image

Kyoto City South-East "Half-Day" Bicycle Tour

We'll ride to 5 stunning places in the southern and eastern parts of Kyoto. From Fushimi Inari Shrine and its amazing red torii gates to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Toji Temple, and its 5-layered pagoda. Higashi Honganji Temple is on our list, and then onto Heian Shrine (with one of the biggest torii gates in Japan). Lastly, Gion, the most famous Geisha/Geiko/Maiko area and district in Kyoto. And, SO MUCH MORE!

FROM$121/ per group

A Feast of Sake in Kyoto's Fushimi Sake District (morning / early afternoon tour)cover image

A Feast of Sake in Kyoto's Fushimi Sake District (morning / early afternoon tour)

The Fushimi SAKE area in Kyoto is the second largest producer of SAKE in Japan, known for its high-quality water, historic breweries, and refined SAKE flavors. This tour is perfect for SAKE enthusiasts, or anyone, wanting to explore Kyoto’s rich brewing heritage, while sampling some of Japan's best SAKE!

FROM$135/ per group

Kyoto City "Full-Day" Bicycle Tourcover image

Kyoto City "Full-Day" Bicycle Tour

We'll visit 5 amazing places in Kyoto! From Fushimi Inari Shrine and its amazing red torii gates to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Toji Temple, and its 5-layered pagoda. The Imperial Palace (former residence of Japan’s emperors) is on our list, and then onto Kinkakuji Temple (The Golden Pavilion) while you gaze at the glimmer of gold as it reflects on the water off the pond in front. Lastly, Gion, the most famous Geisha/Geiko/Maiko area and district in Kyoto. And, SO MUCH MORE!

FROM$155/ per group

Kyoto City "Full-Day" Scooter (Motorbike; 125cc) Tour (Solo [1] Guest Only)cover image

Kyoto City "Full-Day" Scooter (Motorbike; 125cc) Tour (Solo [1] Guest Only)

We'll explore five iconic Kyoto landmarks by scooter! We'll start at Fushimi Inari Shrine with its stunning red torii gates, then visit the UNESCO-listed Toji Temple and its 5-story pagoda. The Imperial Palace, once home to Japan's emperors, is next. After that, marvel at the Golden Pavilion of Kinkakuji reflecting on its serene pond, and we'll end in Gion, Kyoto's renowned Geisha district. Plus, there’s so much more to discover!

FROM$371/ per person

Kyoto City South-East "Half-Day" Bicycle Tourcover image

Kyoto City South-East "Half-Day" Bicycle Tour

We'll ride to 5 stunning places in the southern and eastern parts of Kyoto. From Fushimi Inari Shrine and its amazing red torii gates to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Toji Temple, and its 5-layered pagoda. Higashi Honganji Temple is on our list, and then onto Heian Shrine (with one of the biggest torii gates in Japan). Lastly, Gion, the most famous Geisha/Geiko/Maiko area and district in Kyoto. And, SO MUCH MORE!

FROM$121/ per group

A Feast of Sake in Kyoto's Fushimi Sake District (morning / early afternoon tour)cover image

A Feast of Sake in Kyoto's Fushimi Sake District (morning / early afternoon tour)

The Fushimi SAKE area in Kyoto is the second largest producer of SAKE in Japan, known for its high-quality water, historic breweries, and refined SAKE flavors. This tour is perfect for SAKE enthusiasts, or anyone, wanting to explore Kyoto’s rich brewing heritage, while sampling some of Japan's best SAKE!

FROM$135/ per group

Tour Guide - Jodie C.

Jodie C.

Date

2 Adults

Available Areas

Kyoto (Living)

Languages

English (Native), Japanese

Response Time

16 hours on average

Availability Updated

5 days ago

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