Kyoto Tower

Chinese-style door of Kara mon at Nishi Hionganji Temple

Kyoto Tower viewed from the grounds of Higashi Hionganji Temple

Gojo Street in front of Higashi Hionganji Temple

The gate of Shosei-en Garden

Bokakaku at Shosei-en Garden

Tairitsuseki at Shosei-en Garden

Beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves at Shosei-en Garden

Rinchitei at Shosei-en Garden

Chinese-style corridor at Shosei-en Garden

Beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves at Shosei-en Garden

Snow-capped bridge at Shosei-en Garden

Beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves at Shosei-en Garden

Nishi Honganji Temple viewed from the observatory of Kyoto Tower

Kara mon gate and Kyoto Tower at Nishi Hionganji Temple

Shiro shoin at Nishi Hionganji Temple

Amida-do viewed from Goeido at Nishi Hionganji Temple

Senbon Torii at Fushimi inari Shrine

Sakura-mon gate at Fushimi inari Shrine

Beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves at Toji Temple

Kodo, or Lecture Hall, at Toji Temple

Kondo, or Main Hall, at Toji Temple

Five-story pagoda at Toji Temple

Beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves at Nishi Hionganji Temple

Goeido at Nishi Hionganji Temple

Beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves at Nishi Hionganji Temple

Amida-do mon gate at Nishi Hionganji Temple

Shosei-en Garden viewed from the observatory of Kyoto Tower

Walking Tour around Kyoto Station

Name: Walking Tour around Kyoto Station
Brand: TripleLights
Price: 267.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (90 reviews)

by Hideo

(90) Reviews

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8h $ 267 Price up to 30 people

Highlights

Kyoto Station
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Toji Temple
Nishi(West) Honganji Temple
Higashii(East) Honganji Temple
Shosei-en Garden
Kyoto Tower

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267.00 USD

Price up to 30 people

FREE cancelation 30 days prior

Extras (optional)

Extra person ( more than 30 people ).

$ 4.45

Extra hour.

$ 8.90

What to Expect

Please watch a video. From the first 30 seconds to 60 seconds you see the view from the top of Kytoto Station, and for 2 minutes from 3 minutes 40 seconds you can enjoy beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves at Shosei-en Garden, and for the last one minute you can see the view from the observatory of Kyoto Tower.

Kyoto was the ancient capital of Japan from 794 over one thousand years.
I would like to introduce you the area around Kyoto Station.
I can show you Fushimi inari Shrine, Toji Temple, two Honganji Temples, and Shosei-en Garden.

Fushimi Inari Shrine founded in the early 8th century is very popular shrine. On the average, as many as 2.7 million people pay their first visit to this shrine during the first three days of January every year. You can pass through Senbontorii or one thousand shrine gates.

Just a little before arriving Kyoto Station from Osaka using JR (Japan railways), you can see a tall five-stoty pagoda on the right side. It is about 55 meters high at Toji Temple, the tallest five-story pagoda in Japan. In 823 the priest Kukai came to Toji and made it a temple of the Shingon esoteric Buddhist teachings.

The two Honganji Temples, Nishi(West) and Higashi(East), are temples that should not be missed.
Nishi Honganji's Chinese-style Kara-mon gate is a relic of Fushimi Castle. You can stare at decorative engravings of Kara-mon.
Higashi Honganji's grounds has the Miei-do, which is said to be one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

In fact Honganji Temple has been divided into two temples for a certain reason. It is related to Osaka Castle. Do you know why ?

The elegant Shosei-en Garden is located at a short distance of the Higashi Honganji Temple. You can enjoy cherry bosoom viewing in spring and changing colors of autumn leaves in fall.

Lastly you can enjoy 360-degree panoramic view of Kyoto city from the observatory of Kyoto Tower.

There are a lot of scenic places around Kyoto Station. Why don't you join a walking tour around Kyoto Station with me ?

4.3 (90) Reviews

Excellent		59%
Very Good		27%
Good		9%
Poor		6%
Horrible		0%

Himeji tour

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Excellent 1-Day tour of Kyoto with Hideyoshi-san

Hideo was a life saver!

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Japanese ( Native )
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Highlights

Kyoto Station
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Toji Temple
Nishi(West) Honganji Temple
Higashii(East) Honganji Temple
Shosei-en Garden
Kyoto Tower

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Thank you.

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, entrance fee

Meeting Point

at your hotel

Ending Point

at your hotel

Duration

8 hours

Starting time

09:00 AM ( recommended ) Flexible

Number of people

up to 30 people Flexible

Frequently Asked Questions

Could you tell us how much transportation fee and entrance fee are ?

We use trains. Transportation fee of this tour is within 500 yen per person. My transportation fee to Kyoto station is 1,680 yen. Entrance fee is 2,100 yen per person.

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 ( 90 )

Sandy ( Friends ) New Zealand

Sandy New Zealand ( Friends )

Poor

3 days ago

“ Himeji tour ”

A group of six adults had arranged for Hideo to meet us at the ship and take us to the castle and adjoining gardens and then go on the rope way above the town. We found to our disappointment that Hideo had no interest in the group. He rarely volunteered any information, but did have some answers if we persisted with questions. One of our party was using a walkingstick and he showed no interest in her well-being, particularly in the fact that there were so many flights of steps which we had to do barefooted. At no stage did he check whether she was all right with this or whether she would have preferred to head back downstairs before reaching the top. He would walk ahead of us and not wait to see if we were all together. At one stage he took off across a busy road to make inquiri... read more

Hideo:

Dear Sandy I awfully sorry to say that I troubled you. I gave the itinerary to you when I met you, so I thought that where we would go next. First I was going to have lunch in Koukoen Garden but the restaurant was full, so temporarily I seperated to look for another restaurants but I couldn't find it. I'd like to take your point seriously and I'll make use of this experienc moving forward. Thank you, Sandy.

Ellen ( Friends ) United States

Ellen United States ( Friends )

Excellent

6 days ago

“ Exceptional Guide ”

Hideo was a real find. Our group of 6 engaged him to escort and guide us around Osaka, with transportation and sightseeing through Nara and three days of touring in Kyoto. We found him to be very personable and articulate. Hideo was extremely knowledgeable about each of these destinations, as well as how to navigate them and avoid the crowds. He went above and beyond to make what was a first trip to Japan for most of us to be memorable. Hideo ensured that each of our tours were comprehensive and there was very little that we did not see. We were also pleased with his dining recommendations. We would highly recommend Hideo to anyone seeking a guide and hope to one day enlist his services again.

Hideo:

Hi Ellen I'm very happy to receive your message. It was the peak season of cherry blossom viewiing, so we could enjoy beautiful cherry blosoms at Nara Todaiji Temple, and Nijo Castle, Arashiyama and Maruyama Park in Kyoto. Furhermore I ran into you at Kochi Castle because you were aboard in Celebrity Millennium Cruise ship and I guided another guests aboard in Westerdam Cruise Ship. I wish you enjoy Japan trip and every happiness. I hope to see you again. Thank you, Ellen. Best HIDEo Yoshida

Anushila ( Family with kids ) United States

Anushila United States ( Family with kids )

Excellent

1 week ago

“ Excellent 1-Day tour of Kyoto with Hideyoshi-san ”

As a private group of 6 individuals on a tightly scheduled vacation, we had requested an 8-hour customized itinerary that would allow us to visit the top 4 attractions in Kyoto and allow us to travel from Tokyo via Shinkansen and return the same evening. We had also requested Hideyoshi-san to arrange a private taxi/van for us as we wanted to spend more time at the sites versus navigating public transport. Thanks to some meticulous itinerary planning and excellent arrangements by Hideyoshi-san, we had a wonderful trip visiting all 4 attractions in 8 hours - Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari with plenty of time to explore each one while throwing in a sumptuous Japanese lunch in between. He was very knowledgable about each of the sites and the region, i... read more

Hideo:

Hi Anushila I'm very happy to receive your heartful message. I'm relieved that you enjoyed Japan trip and I enjoyed guiding all of you, too. I hope to see you again. Thank you. From HIDEo YOSHIda

Chris ( Family with kids ) United States

Chris United States ( Family with kids )

Excellent

2 weeks ago

“ Hideo was a life saver! ”

We booked an afternoon tour with Hideo, but unfortunately I had an accident as our tour was to begin. Hideo went above and beyond what any guide would do, meeting us at the hospital, arranging transport and even returning the next day to help us make it onto our train on time. Words cannot express how indebted to him we are for his help. You won't find a more compassionate human to spend time with in Japan.

Hideo:

HI Chris I'm sure you recover from an injury. I'm looking forward to seeing you next time. The best of health to you. Thank you. From HIDEo YOSHIda

Julia ( Couple ) Canada

Julia Canada ( Couple )

Poor

2 months ago

“ I didn’t like it ”

Hides wasn’t a guide I expected. He was good in planning the tour and memorizing facts but I like talking to people. Hideo wasn’t open to a free conversation or questions.

Hideo: