The tour includes five typical tourist destinations in Kyoto city.
We will start with Kiyomizudera of the panoramic view from its huge stage jutting over a cliff.
From Kiyomizudera to Gion Gasha district we stroll through picturesque paths.
In the afternoon we will visit Nijyo Castle, the huge residence of the Tokugawa shoguns in Kyoto.
Next we will visit Kinkakuji, known as Golden Pavilion.
The last visit is Ryoanji very famous for its mysterious rock garden.
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Admission fee is 1300yen for Ninomaru Palace and gardens
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The tour includes five typical tourist destinations in Kyoto city.
We will start with visiting Kiyomizudera Temple literally meaning "Pure water temple". It is the most popular sightsseing spot where you connot miss the panoramic view of the city from its huge stage jutting over a cliff. Many visitors drinking from the streams of pure water falls in the temple expect some divine blessings.
From Kiyomizudera to Gion (classy Gasha district) there is best strolling course in which you can taste the flavor of traditional Kyoto while enjoying stone steps and stone pavement along many cozy and elegant shops,restaurants and old buildings.
In the afternoon we will visit Nijyo Castle,the huge residence of the Tokugawa shoguns in Kyoto, who had been ruling Japan from 17th C to mid 19th C. It was adorned with lavish decorations to show off their absolute power.
Next we will visit Kinkakuji Temple,well known as Golden Pavilion,is definitely must-see in Kyoto. The shining gold leaf covering three-story pavilion never fail to impress visitors with its breathtaking beauty.
The last visit is Ryoanji Temple very famous for its mysterious rock garden.
No one knows for certain when, why and by whom it was created.
so it's up to everyone's interpretation.
My guide fee is 50000yen / 8hours (up to 8 persons)
guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kyoto city
Special one day pass costing 1100 yen/person (you & guide) covering all transportation fee of city bus and subway.
Entrance fee for each facility.
Lunch,dinner for you and guide.
I can customize any private tour if you give me the information of your request in advance.
Very disappointing experience. Kenjis English is poor and he was absolutely not an enthousiastic guide. Not a lot of explanation and no interest in his guests. We stopped the tour earlier.
Igor-san, I appreciate that you gave me your honest review. I'm very sorry for you that I could not satisfy your expectation this time. I prepare many explanation materials for my guiding and use them while adjusting its volume and timing according to my guests' needs. I misunderstood your expectation this time and used less materials which may make you feel very disappointed. I'll improve my skill to catch guest's needs timely in early stage of tour so as to adjust my guiding more properly. Thank you again for your honest review. Kenji
Kenji was super nice and clearly explained each site he took is to. We would definitely like him to be our guide next time if he is available.
Sheryl-san, Thank your for your great review of our tour. I'm very happy that you liked my guiding and attractive sites we visited including some hidden spots. In Japan each season has its own charm. I look forward to your next chance to come to Japan. Arigatogozaimas Kenji
Kenji was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of great information about the places we went. He also booked us a spot to try our hand at traditional wood block painting which was really fun!
Susan-san, Thank you for your great review of our tour with nice photos. I'm very glad that you and your husband liked my guiding and could enjoy visiting fascinating spots and workshop of our traditional woodblock printing. Your finished products are perfect! Arigatogozaimashita. Kenji
We could not have asked for a better guide to show and share Kyoto with us. Kenji put together a very comprehensive tour for us because we only had one day to see the best sites in Kyoto. Kenji was very thoughtful and provided us with background and context for all we saw including the history of the area and Japan. We highly recommend Kenji and give 5 stars with our thanks. Arigatou gozaimasu Kenji!
Greg-san, What a great review you gave! I'm very happy that you liked my guiding and could enjoy visiting fascinating spots including my recommendation. Your review must become best motivation to my next tours. Arigatou gozaimashita! Kenji