Joined 2017
Eric T.
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka, Kobe
Languages
English, Japanese
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Eric T.
Hallow ! This is Eric Tanaka.
I was born in Kyoto, and I have been living in Kyoto.
I am sure that Kyoto is one of the best city for sightseeing and living.
I wish if I can introduce some nice places for you by walking around city streets.
Also, in suburbs, there are a lot of nice sightseeing places such as Bamboo forest, Monkey park, Fushimi shrine, Zen practice temples and so on.
Let's enjoy Kyoto town and Kyoto food.with me.
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Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Hilights in Kyoto & Nara
We will visit three highlights in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Bamboo Grove & Tenryuji Temple in Arashiyama and Kinkakuji Temple and visit two highlights in Nara, Todaiji Temple and Nara Deer Park. You will fully enjoy these places and get in touch with feelings of Kyoto and Nara cultures.
Kyoto 3 highlights & plus one
I select 3 main sight-seeing place in Kyoto, and visit another 1 place on your option *Fushimi Inari Shrine *Arashiyama Bamboo Grove togetherwith *Kinakuji Temple (World Heritage Site) and please select another 1 place at your option
Kyoto Night Walking Tour
Would you stroll Gion, Kiyamachi, Ponto-cho, Shirakawa,Yasaka Shrine with me, which are Kyoto entertainment areas ? Old wooden houses and narrow alleys such as old townscape exist as they are. Some areas are lighted up and many poeples will gather there after 18:00pm Please feel the night enthusiasm, today.
Nishiki Market & Gion District including Yasaka
Let's walk around Nishiki Market and Gion District, including Yasaka Shrine & Kenninji Temple. Nishiki Market is 6 block long and offers you dellcious food in Kyto, and at Gion District,you realize traditional wooden houses of Geisha houses, restaurants. Yasaka is Guardian Shrine of Gion and Kenninji temple offers several beautiful gardens and cultural assets.
Free Time in Kyoto for 5 Hours
Please enjoy Kyoto for 5 hours by selection of Guests , that is 3 places mostly. When you book this tour, please advise which one is good for you *Temple and Shrine *Town walking around Gion, Nishiki market and Kodaiji & Kiyomizu Area *Emperor Palace and Castle *Guide Option
Walking Kyoto Downtown
At Fushimi Inari Shrine, you can pray for family prosperity, success and safety Fushimi Sake Brewerey is one of three great Sake Brewery districts in Japan. Nishiki market is food court, where provide high quality ingredients from old days. At Yasaka Shrine, please get a good luck Kiyomizu Temple will serve you an extensive view of Kyoto city from veranda, standing on the cliff.
Reviews
Miriam C.
“It was an eye opening four hour tour”
Eric is a very knowledgable and kind tour guide. He very nice and willing to spend a lot of time to answer my questions. He is also very friendly and gentle. The tour has aroused my interest in Japanese history. Thank you Eric! ありがとうございます
Eric T.
Hi Ms Miriam ! I am very happy to receive your comments for the tour and I had a good time with you I wish if you will come to Kyoto again Regards Eric Tanaka
Stephanie C.
“Wonderful Tour!”
Mr. Eric T. Did a great job hitting the highlights of Kyoto. We had a whirlwind of sights to see as we only had one day in Kyoto and Mr. Eric did not disappoint. We did take a taxi to some places to pack it all in and a great stop for food at a market street. Thank you!
Eric T.
Hi Ms Stephany ! Thank you very much for your comments for the tour and I actually enjoyed Nishiki market with you I wish if we can meet you again , and enjoy another tour with you Regards Eric Tanaka
Aidan B.
“Top day in Kyoto”
We spent the most pleasant day of stay in Japan seeing the highlights of beautiful Kyoto . Seeing it with the help of a local , Eric T, was special. It was like being with a long time friend on a leisurely walk. Knowledgable , interesting and a gentleman . We left the itinerary to him and went with the flow . A special day and thank you Eric .
Eric T.
Mr Aidan Thank you for your Comments for the tour and I am very happy to meet you and have had a good time in Kyoto I wish if could guide you again in next occasion Regards Eric Tanaka
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