The tour covers 4 must-see sites in Kyoto

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8h $ 62 per person

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A fox is a divine messenger of the Fushimi Inari-Shrine.

Three story pagoda and kyo-do or a repository of the Buddist Sutras.

Sanjyu-sangendo-temple It has the longest frontage (120 meters or 390 feet)

Toshiya-contest or archery contest is held on January every year.

This is a Chinese style gate called Karamon.

The tour covers 4 must-see sites in Kyoto

by Hiroshi

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8h $ 62 per person

Highlights

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Sanjyu-sangendo
KIyomizudera
Nijyojyo-Castle
Gion area

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What to Expect

This tour covers 4 must-see sightseeing spots in Kyoto.
Firstly, we visit Fushimi Inari Shrine. If you walk through in the countless Trii-gates in the late evening , you must be feeling getting into a mysterious world.
Sanjyu-sangendo temple where you can see the magnificient main statue and one thousand life sized Kannon statues. Every people says " I'ts awesome !"
"I am in a forest of Buddha!!"
Kiyomizudera-temple is one of the most oldest and famous temples in Kyoto. About 4mllion tourists visit this temple every year !
Lastly, we visit Nijyo-jyo Castle where you can enjoy the finest architecture and artworks and Shogun's private life in the Edo period.
them we head for Gion area or flower town . If you have a good chance, you can meet a Maiko-san or a Geisya-san walking around the town.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Sanjyu-sangendo
KIyomizudera
Nijyojyo-Castle
Gion area

Important

City Kyoto

Meeting Point JR Kyoto central station : Kyoto Tourist Information Center on the second floor of the buiding or at your Hotel

Ending Point JR kyoto station or at your Hotel

Duration 8 hours

Starting time 09:00 AM ( recommended ) Flexible

Number of people 2 to 12

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

entrance fee
transportation fee
lunch guide's transportation fee (1000yen/day)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have one person tour ?

Yes,I have . guide fee is as follows. Just one person is 14000yen

Do you have a family discount ratings?

I have. The family dicount ratings are as follows . A family of 3 person=16000yen
A family of 4,5,6 person=18000yen
A family of 7,8,9,10 person =20000yen

Do you have a group discount raitings ?

Yes, I have. The group discount ratings are as follows. A group of 3 person=16000yen
A group of 4,5,6 person=18000yen
A group of 7,8,9,10 person =20000yen
a group : your friends or acquaintances

Can I make changes after I book?

Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email

Starting and ending points of the tour.

After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.

What happens after I book a tour?

After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or decline) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed by email from Triplelights.

Can the guide pickup me at the airport?

Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.

I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?

Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 14 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 100% refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 13 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 20% charge.
If you cancel within 1 day prior to the meeting date, there is a 40% charge.
If you cancel on the meeting date, there is no refund.

Organized by Hiroshi

National Certified Guide

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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 .

Reviews ( 100 )

Deborah United Kingdom

6 days ago | by Deborah

“ Great city tour ”

Hiroshi wa extremely knowledgeable, answered all our questions and gave us a very good insight to the program of sights he planned for us to see. We luckily even had sight of a Geisha and maiko ladies

Hiroshi:

Dear Deborah I say thank you for your great reviews of the tour to my website. I also had a pleasant day while guiding you such as Fushimi-Inari Shrine, Sanjyu-sangendo-temple, Nijyo-jyo and Golden pavilion temple because you and your husband showed me great respect for Japanese culture and history. Both of you happend to meet a Geisya-san and Maiko-san scurrying for a tea-house in Gion. How lucky guests you are ! Best regards Oct 19,2017 Hiroshi(Hiro) Yokoyama

Myra Australia

1 week ago | by Myra

“ A wonderful day with Hiroshi. ”

We had a wonderful day with Hiroshi. He gave us lots of information as we visited several shrines and temples - the sort of information you don't necessarily find in guide books. Hiroshi has a good sense of humour and is very easy going. We are happy to recommend him as a guide.

Hiroshi:

Dear Myra I am grateful to you for your great reviews of your one day trip in Kyoto. I also had a happy and pleasant day with you while guiding a charming city because both of you showed me great respect for our culture and history ,thank you. Best regards Oct 12,2017 Hiroshi Yokoyama

Johanna ( Couple ) Australia

3 months ago | by Johanna

“ Thank you. ”

Hiroshi is a very helpful, informative and jovial guide providing good history and background to places we visited.

Hiroshi:

Dear Johanna Thank you for your nice reviews on June 28 one day tour in Kyoto. I had an pleasant time and also enjoyed guiding such a friendly sisters like you and your sister. Best ragards July 16,2017 Hiroshi Yokoyama

Vlad ( Couple ) United States

4 months ago | by Vlad

“ Trip with Hiroshi ”

We're happy having our daily trip with Hiroshi. He is happy to assist and show many fantastic spots of Kyoto. And he is very flexible and ready to adjust the schedule for customer needs. Thanks a lot, Vlad

Hiroshi:

Dear Vlad Thank you Mr.Vlad for your nice reviews to my website. I always feel happy while guiding such a cheerful couple like you to the most charming city in Japan, Kyoto. Best regards June 20 Hiroshi(hiro) Yokoyama

Shur ( Friends ) Australia

5 months ago | by Shur

“ Excellent tour ”

The tour was absolutely wonderful. Hiroshi is a very knowledgeable man. Throughout our tour he educated us and made sure we enjoyed our time at the same time. Hiroshi is very easy to talk to and very flexible with time. We advised him that we had a reservation for dinner that we could not reschedule or change and he ensured that we got there early and even dropped us off. Enjoyed our tour. Highly recommend if you're considering to book a tour, book one with Hiroshi.

Hiroshi:

Dear Shur Thank you for your heartfelt review on Ap29 tour in Kyoto. One of the pleasures of my guide job is to watching the reaction that my guests show when they face to face with marvelous statues and historical sites. Such as at Sanjyu- sangendo temple " You say Woow !" or at Golden Pavilion temple , you say " It's so beautiful, wonderful !" Thank you guys, not only I am proud of our culture and history but also really enjoy tour guiding job. Best Regards May 27,2017 Hiroshi Yokoyama

Liyana ( Couple ) Singapore

5 months ago | by Liyana

“ Kyoto 1 day tour ”

Hiroshi was generous on explaining on the history of temples, shrines and etc. He gave us questions and let us guess the answers. It's very engaging. Would recommend booking tours with Hiroshi. Thumbs up

Hiroshi:

Dear Liyana Thank you for your reviews of May 2 tour in Kyoto. I felt a bit surprised when I was asked " We would like to visit Ohkochi sanso and Gi-ohji temple". All though, we omitted to visit Oh-kouchi sanso villa, we visited at Gi-ohji-temple walking through the bamboo forest. I felt so happy to see that both of you really enjoyed comtemplating the beautiful moss garden in the temple. Best regards May9,2017 Hiroshi Yokoyama

Shyam ( Family ) United States

9 months ago | by Shyam

“ Great way to see Kyoto with a helpful guide! ”

We spent two lovely days in Kyoto with Hiro-san, he was a very helpful and considerate guide! Definitely bring your walking shoes as we packed in a lot of sites. Hiro-san was extremely helpful when our camera got lost on the train (before arriving in Kyoto, and we did get it back thank goodness!), communicating with the train stations, JR offices, etc., and he was very kind to let us use his camera in the meantime (sending the pictures via Dropbox). He was also very flexible around our dietary restrictions by finding places with vegetarian food. His background information around the sites definitely augmented the experience, as we wouldn't have known any of the history without him, his background as a school teacher shows! Thank you Hiro-san for your hospitality and a wonderful tour of Kyoto! ありがとうございました!

Hiroshi:

Dear Shyam I am very grateful to you for your heartfelt reviews. Actually, I feel a bit embarrassed because you gave me so much praised comments on my guiding of you and your family's 2 days tour in Kyoto and Nara. I felt greatly relieved to hear that you did get your highend camera back at Oh-funa lost and found center. I was so surprised that you did take more than 250 pictures with my camera !!! Yours Jan10,2017 Hiroshi.Y

Ricky ( Family ) Singapore

10 months ago | by Ricky

“ A rich experience! ”

He is honest person and provides good introduction to the places that we visited. In addition, he lead us to nice food during our way. He knows where to take good photos and offered his guidance on how to go around Osaka on my own. My family are grateful for his time with us. Thanks Ricky Singapore

Hiroshi:

Dear Ricky Thank you Mr.Ricky for your heartfelt reviews on your tour on Nov,17. I always feel so happy when I guide such a happy family like you to the traditinal and charming city in Kyoto, thank you. Best Regards Dec 3,2016 Hiroshi Yokoyama

Maria ( Family ) Philippines

11 months ago | by Maria

“ Hiroshi is a huge blessing! The Best Tour Guide... ”

From the start I knew I had to get Hiroshi as our tour guide. He was in touch with me the whole time and was very detailed with our itinerary, even our meeting point up to what he would be wearing. My Mom and I were very happy to have the tour with him. Not only was it very educational but so much fun as well (I particularly loved how he'd ask questions and even gave me a prize when I won in the end). The whole tour was very enjoyable for us and we got to learn a lot. He even went the extra mile by advising us about our itineraries for our next few days in Kyoto and Osaka! Most importantly, we gained a friend in Hiroshi which ultimately make us fall in love even more with Japan and its people. ARIGATOU GOZAIMASU and see you next time, Hiroshi!

Hiroshi:

Dear Maria Thank you for your heartfelt review on our one day tour in Kyoto. I feel so happy when I received a thank you letter from my guests. I also feel happy when my guests show me great interest and concern toward the historically important sites and Japanese culture as well. I wish we had more time together in Kyoto. I hope we are able to meet again in Kyoto in a very near future. Best Regards Nov 3,2016 Hiroshi Yokoyama

Rae ( Friends ) United Kingdom

1 year ago | by Rae

“ An excellent tour with a fabulous guide ”

We thoroughly enjoyed our highlights of Kyoto tour with Hiroshi. I wanted to experience Kyoto with an authentic, local guide rather than having my head down in my guidebook, and I am so glad we did. Hiroshi is a gentleman; knowledgeable, entertaining and funny. We struck lucky. The tour was a highlight of our trip to Japan - not only with the wonderful places we saw on the tour, but the character and experience of spending time with Hiroshi. I thoroughly recommend Hiroshi as a guide - you will not be disappointed. Hiroshi-san - it was a pleasure to meet you, and thank you for making the tour so great.

Hiroshi:

Dear Rae Thank you Mr.Rae for your heartfelt review on our one day tour in Kyoto. I was a bit embarrassed when I read your review because you praised me so much concerning my guidance. I would like to express gratitude to both of you. I hope that you would like to have a great chances to meet again in Kyoto in a very near future. Best Regards Oct9,2016 Hiroshi Yokoyama

Sitti ( Couple ) Philippines

1 year ago | by Sitti

“ Great tour in Kyoto with very knowledgeable and friendly guide ?? ”

We had a great time with Mr.Hiroshi! He explained all the sites very well and even took our pictures so we wouldn't have to worry about that part, haha! Learned a lot about Kyoto from him. Highly recommended!

Hiroshi:

Dear Sitti Thank you for your heartfelt review to our one day trip in Kyoto. I wish it was not raining on that day. You are so nice a couple I have never seen. Your husband always escorts you tenderly and you make a smile in return. That's why you made me happy feeling. You are so photogenic couple ! I also enjoyed taking pictures of you, thank you. One thing is regretable that your husband lost his umbrella at a temple. I should tell him that it was put in another umbrella box. Best Regards Oct1,2016 Hiroshi Yokoyama

Khanh Japan

1 year ago | by Khanh

Mr Hiroshi was an excellent guide. He explained many important details about the culture and history of Kyoto and Japan that was very informative. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Mr Hiroshi was very nice and funny, an overall great experience having him as a guide. I would definitely recommend to my friends and family if they are in Japan. Thank you, Mr Hiroshi.

Hiroshi:

Dear Khanh I am very grateful for your comments and reviews on our one day tour in Kyoto on Sep3,2016. I relly enjoyed guiding such a cheerful and intellectual guys like you in Kyoto. I am very proud of showing you to such a historically and culturally important sites like Nijyo-jyo-castle and Sanjyu-sangendo-temple. I hope I would like to welcoming you in Kyoto in a very near future, thank you. Best Regards Sep 6,2016 Hiroshi Yokoyama

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