Private tour in Kyoto Hisashi O

Discover the legacies of the glorious First Ancient Capital of Japan: Nara!

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Hisashi O.

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Hi, My name is Hisahi. Since I obtained the national license as a proffesional tour guide in 2017, I have guided foreign customers mainly at Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka! By using my expertise on Japanese literature, history and ceramics I can show you deep and distinctive local things of Kansai region. Since I was a little child, visual art has been one of my great interests. Western painters were the main source for my own paintings and drawings. But it was not until I met with Japanese and Chinese classics at college that I found and understood the beauty of the Japanese art! As an earnest amateur scholar but proffesional guide, the great joy of mine lies in discovering the beauties of Japan: nature, traditions, life, and people with my customers! Most of my time has been devoted to searching for the pleasure of especially foreign-tourists and visitors as a licensed guide, and so I wil add more valued moments to your stay in Japan! Supplements: bike rider on cross country bike and road bike. book reader on mysteries. World traveler visited over 20 major cities across the world. I am very looking forward to seeing my guests from abroad here in Japan! Thank you!!! Majored in Japanese and Chinese literature at college. Went to ceramic art school for two-year to study and make traditional ceramic ware.

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Overview of your Kyoto tour

After less than one-hour trip by train or car from Kyoto, the air of the First Capital is different from the second one! Seemingly, the time here gose by slower than the colorful streets in Kyoto. Some of about 1, 200 tame deer at Nara Park greet you with bowing before you many times! No wonder, Nara has the largest collection of National treasures in Japan at its temples and museums because of not suffered air raids during the War. Not only the World Heritage: the magnificent Statue of Great Buddha would we visit, but we have a relaxing time at beautiful Japanese gardens and a quiet private residence of its previous vice-priests of Kohfukuji temple of the Fujiwara family. If you like to savor refined and polished high-quality sake, we could stop by a local sake brewery , and have a tasting of 5 different kinds for 500jpy with a presented small glass.

Your Kyoto tour itinerary

10:00 ; arrival in Nara from Kyoto- walking in Nara-machi(histric town) 11:00 ; Imanishi family residence( important cultural asset)- next door:Harushika sake brewery-having a sake tasting, if you like! 12:00 ; lunch at a restaurant in Nara-machi 13:00 ; Nara Park and Todaiji Temple 15:00 ; Yoshiki-en( japanese garden and tea house) 16:00 ; Kasugataisha Shrine 17:00 ; leave for hotel ※ If you are interested in classical Buddhist temple architecture, the Toshodaiji temple is highly recommended, and the latter part of this itinerary can be altered.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train

JR train, mainly walk inside Nara park,- taxi if you are tired of walking.

What's included
Other: All costs are required except for admission tickets of guide to entrance and guiding services.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. If you have sake tasting, it costs 500jpy par person.
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Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
568171
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

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This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the rich history and serene atmosphere of Nara, the First Ancient Capital of Japan. It's ideal for those interested in classic Buddhist architecture, Japanese gardens, and cultural experiences like sake tasting. The tour is also suitable for families, seniors, and travellers with mobility concerns as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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