This is so-called Senbon Torii gates.

The entrance gate of Torii.

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

The most popular temple in Kyoto.

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

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8h $ 63 per person

Highlights

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

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63.00 USD

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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.

4.5 (127) Reviews

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Very Good		36%
Good		3%
Poor		1%
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Highly knowledgeable and exceptionally accomodating

Such a fun (and funny) guy!

Kyoto guided walking tour

Afternoon in Kyoto

Very enthusiastic and took great pictures for us!

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English ( License )
Japanese ( Fluent )

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Highlights

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

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What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

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

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

up to 12 people

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.

Is the price per person or per group?

The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.

Can I add more people to my booking?

Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.

Will there be other tourists in my tour?

No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.

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 in the first 14 day(s) before the meeting date , there is a 100% charge.
If you cancel between 15 and 29 day(s) in advance of the meeting date , there is a 50% charge.
If you cancel at least 30 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 100% refund.

Reviews ( 127 )

Rosslyn ( Family ) United States

Rosslyn United States ( Family )

Excellent

2 weeks ago

“ Highly knowledgeable and exceptionally accomodating ”

Hiroshi was one of the best tour guides I've ever had the pleasure of being around. He made the tour very enjoyable and even explained the history of it all as the tour progressed. He made my son and I feel like Japan was our second home. Arigato gozaimasu!!

Hiroshi:

Dear Rosslyn I am grateful to you for your compliments of July 26 tour in Nara and Kyoto. I felt so happy while I was guiding you and your cute son to Nara Todaiji-temple and walking around the deer park. Your son said proudly " Mam ! I can give cookies to deer !" What a cute son he is ! Best regaeds Hiroshi Y.

Mike Japan

Mike Japan

Excellent

3 weeks ago

“ Such a fun (and funny) guy! ”

We had such a great time on our tour with Hiroshi. He’s a really funny guy who is quite knowledgeable about Japanese history and culture- he almost always had the answer to our wide-ranging questions. As a former school teacher, he really tailored the tour as a fun learning experience, giving us little quizzes and prizes along the way. I would highly recommend Hiroshi to anyone who wants to have a fun day in Kyoto while also learning a lot.

Hiroshi:

Dear Mike I say thank you for your great reviews on the July 16th tour in Kyoto. I also enjoyed guiding such a knowledgeable person like both of you to the most histolically importaint city in Japan to Kyoto. Best regards Hiroshi

Kim ( Family ) United States

Kim United States ( Family )

Excellent

1 month ago

“ Kyoto guided walking tour ”

Hiroshi was extremely friendly, informative and accommodating. He developed a customized itinerary based on our initial ideas and complimented those with other interesting sites. He also provided relevant and historical points throughout our tour. I highly recommend Hiro- he was an excellent guide.

Hiroshi:

Dear Kim Thank you Kim for your compliments of the review on July 14 tour in Kyoto. I was wondering whether or not all of your three family members could climb up to the Monkey park located on the top of Mt.Iwatayama. Amazingly all of you got ahead of me while we were climbing up toward the Park , even though it was a terribly hot day ! I always feel happy that my guests expressed a sense of wonder when they visited at the most important historical and cultural sites like 1000 Trii gates in Fushimi Inari Shrine , Sanjyu-sangendo temple and bamboo forest etc. Best regards Hiroshi Y.

Tim ( Family ) United States

Tim United States ( Family )

Very Good

1 month ago

“ Afternoon in Kyoto ”

Hiroshi is very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. He helped us to understand the history of Japan and the importance and context of the places we visited, Nijo Castle and Imperial Palace. He made an effort to engage all of us including our adult and teen children by asking them questions including what they thought about a place or event. Hiroshi’s experience as a school teacher was evident and helpful. We highly recommend him to anyone.

Hiroshi:

Dear Bradford I am very grateful to you for your great comments on both two days tour in Kyoto and Nara. I was deeply impressed that both of you Mr.Tim and your wife showed me great concerns and knowledge of Japanese history and religion. Even though it was so hot and much humidity, both of you listened to my explanation, thank you ! Best regards Hiroshi Y.

Jennifer United States

Jennifer United States

Good

1 month ago

“ Very enthusiastic and took great pictures for us! ”

Pros: Hiroshi was very knowlegeable about the sites of Kyoto. We toured on a very hot day and he accommodated our need to alter the schedule. The pictures he took for us were great. Cons: He did not ask our lunch budget, and we ended up spending a lot of time and money for lunch. We spent much more money on transportation than anticipated.

Hiroshi: