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8 hrs 30 mins

Exploring Kyoto in Rakusai (West) and Rakuchu (Central)

Kyoto is known as exotic sightseeing places and numerous historic, quaint old monuments are seen all over the town. This tour covers part of Rakusai (West district) and Central district. Visiting Rakusai , Tenryu-ji temple represents the Kitayama culture. Nijyo-jo castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace in Rakuchu (Central district) are the cultural center during Heian, Momoyama and Edo periods.

Exploring Kyoto in Rakusai (West) and Rakuchu (Central)

Nara

8 hours

Exploring Nara, Nara Pref

Nara is ideal for those who wish to see not only numerous historical structures but also to touch, feed wild deers roaming freely around in the Nara Park. There are 8 UNESCO heritages in Nara spotted sparsely in the historic regions which have full of rich tales in Nara period (from 710 to 794). Visiting 4 UNESCO heritages (3 temples and 1 shrine) in this tour in addition to one Japanese garden.

Exploring Nara, Nara Pref

Osaka

Exploring Osaka

8,000 years ago, Osaka slept under a large seashore lake. This city of lake later turned to a city of smoke and eventually grew into the 2nd key international city after Tokyo. Birth place of industry in Japan, such as bank, insurance, steel, machinery, spinning, medicine, ship building, electrical appliance, etc. Touching days of Osaka ,Then and Now.

Exploring Osaka

Kobe

Exploring Kobe, Hyogo

Kobe come to a vital life again from intense earthquake that hit on Jan 17, 1995. Kobe always creates us a resplendent, exotic mood that the cosmopolitan city has. The old foreign settlement where sophisticated modern architecture still remains upper town must be the reason to ferment that atmosphere and give the period of cosmopolitan flavor. At Meriken Wharf, you can hear the whistles of ships and touch cultural history in this city.

Exploring Kobe, Hyogo

Wakayama

10 hours

Exploring Koyasan

Women were forbidden to enter Koyasan until 1872. Koyasan, literally means Mt Koya, a 900 high highland located in Wakayama Prefecture is a center of Buddhist study. A founder of Shingon Sect, Kobo Daishi Kukai who was granted by emperor Saga to use this land in 816. You can touch the Buddhist concept of vicissitude in a walk through the path toward innermost sanctum in deep ceder tree forest.

Exploring Koyasan

Exploring Kyoto in Rakutou (East) and Rakuchu (Central)

Kyoto is known as exotic sightseeing places and numerous historic, quaint old monuments are seen all over the town. This tour covers part of Rakutou (East district) and Central district. Visiting Rakutou, Gion, Yasaka-jinja shrine, Kodai-ji temple, Kiyomizu-dera temple are the most famous sightseeing spots in Kyoto. Particularly well known for the deity of love and marriage in Rakutou area.

Exploring Kyoto in Rakutou (East) and Rakuchu (Central)

8 hrs 30 mins

Exploring Kyoto in Rakusai (West) and Rakuchu (Central)

Kyoto is known as exotic sightseeing places and numerous historic, quaint old monuments are seen all over the town. This tour covers part of Rakusai (West district) and Central district. Visiting Rakusai , Tenryu-ji temple represents the Kitayama culture. Nijyo-jo castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace in Rakuchu (Central district) are the cultural center during Heian, Momoyama and Edo periods.

Exploring Kyoto in Rakusai (West) and Rakuchu (Central)

Nara

8 hours

Exploring Nara, Nara Pref

Nara is ideal for those who wish to see not only numerous historical structures but also to touch, feed wild deers roaming freely around in the Nara Park. There are 8 UNESCO heritages in Nara spotted sparsely in the historic regions which have full of rich tales in Nara period (from 710 to 794). Visiting 4 UNESCO heritages (3 temples and 1 shrine) in this tour in addition to one Japanese garden.

Exploring Nara, Nara Pref

Osaka

Exploring Osaka

8,000 years ago, Osaka slept under a large seashore lake. This city of lake later turned to a city of smoke and eventually grew into the 2nd key international city after Tokyo. Birth place of industry in Japan, such as bank, insurance, steel, machinery, spinning, medicine, ship building, electrical appliance, etc. Touching days of Osaka ,Then and Now.

Exploring Osaka

Kobe

Exploring Kobe, Hyogo

Kobe come to a vital life again from intense earthquake that hit on Jan 17, 1995. Kobe always creates us a resplendent, exotic mood that the cosmopolitan city has. The old foreign settlement where sophisticated modern architecture still remains upper town must be the reason to ferment that atmosphere and give the period of cosmopolitan flavor. At Meriken Wharf, you can hear the whistles of ships and touch cultural history in this city.

Exploring Kobe, Hyogo

Wakayama

10 hours

Exploring Koyasan

Women were forbidden to enter Koyasan until 1872. Koyasan, literally means Mt Koya, a 900 high highland located in Wakayama Prefecture is a center of Buddhist study. A founder of Shingon Sect, Kobo Daishi Kukai who was granted by emperor Saga to use this land in 816. You can touch the Buddhist concept of vicissitude in a walk through the path toward innermost sanctum in deep ceder tree forest.

Exploring Koyasan

Reviews

Ed F.

5 / 5

Oct 27, 2025

Exploring Nara, Nara Pref

Oct 27, 2025

Nara

8 hours

“Great tour of Nara”

Masahisa provided my wife and I an excellent tour Nara. He shared his deep knowledge of the cultural sites and overall Nara Pref. Transportation from point to point was easy. We were especially impressed by his warmth, generosity, and attention to the details. Highly recommended!

Masahisa M.

Ed It was a true pleasure guiding you through Nara. I deeply appreciate your visit from afar and hope the memories stay with you for years to come. I hope to welcome you again someday !!! Masahisa

James K.

5 / 5

Oct 21, 2025

Exploring Kyoto in Rakusai (West) and Rakuchu (Central)

Oct 21, 2025

8 hours 30 mins

“Great tour of Kyoto”

Great tour! We really enjoyed it! Masahisa customized the tour for our needs. Gave us lots of interesting information about the sights we visited, and made the day very enjoyable. He even suggested sites not on our list to visit.

Masahisa M.

James I want to express my sincere gratitude once again for making the long journey to Japan. It was truly a pleasure guiding you and your wonderful mother through Kyoto. Your care and thoughtfulness to your mother were deeply moving, and I’m honored to have been part of your journey. Wishing you both continued health and happiness—please come visit Japan again someday !!! Masahisa

Ken K.

5 / 5

Oct 2, 2025

Exploring Kyoto in Rakusai (West) and Rakuchu (Central)

Oct 2, 2025