"Toji Temple" and its 5-storied Pagoda (10/05/2024)
"Fushimi Inari Shrine" (The God of Harvest: Rice) (11/23/2024)
"Hokora" (a miniature Shinto shrine) and "Manji" (a symbol of peace, prosperity, divinity, and spirituality)
"The Kamo Gawa" (The Duck River) & Kyoto Tower in the background
"Kyoto Tower" (built Christmas Day 12/25/1964)
"Higashi Honganji Temple" (The Eastern Monastery; Pure Land Buddhism)
"The Takase Gawa / The Takase Sosui" (The Takase River / The Takase Canal)
"The Kamo Gawa" (The Duck River) path we'll ride our bicycles down
"The Kyoto Imperial Palace" (in red) inside The Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
"The Shuusui-tei Tea Ceremony House" next to the Kyoto Imperial Palace
"Sanjo Dori Shotengai" (Sanjo Street Shopping Arcade)
"Shinsen-en Garden" (Garden of the Holy Spring)
"Shinsen-en Garden" (Historical Site in Japan)
"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)
"Kinkakuji Temple" (Temple of The Golden Pavilion)
"Heian Shrine" and its torii gate (one of the biggest in Japan)
"Hanamikoji Dori" (Flower Viewing Street)
"Gion" (1 of the 5 Geisha/Geiko/Maiko districts in Kyoto)
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Jodie C.
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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!
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Kyoto City "Full-Day" Bicycle Tour
Kyoto
8 hours
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$161/ per group
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Kyoto City "Full-Day" Scooter (Motorbike; 125cc) Tour (Solo [1] Guest Only)
Kyoto
7 hours
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$385/ per person
Kyoto City South-East "Half-Day" Bicycle Tour
Kyoto
4 hours 50 min
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$126/ per group
A Feast of Sake in Kyoto's Fushimi Sake District (morning / early afternoon tour)
Kyoto
4 hours 30 min
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$140/ per group
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