Private tour in Kyoto Tadashi K

Explore Kyoto Full Day Tour by Minivan

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Tadashi K.

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I had been working as an English-speaking tour guide corporate taxi driver in Kyoto for about 9 years . I explore and introduce Kyoto and Japan for my visitors from many countries outside Japan. I love to guide and explain about culture, history, religion and what you have wondered about Japan. I was a Kyoto city authorized tour guide , Certificate No. EN00022 . None

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Overview of your Kyoto tour

In this tour, you can visit very famous tour spots in the ancient capital , Japan. We use my minivan for transportation. We visit Arashiyama Area, Tenryu-Ji temple (If you like to visit), Bamboo forest, Ryo-An-Ji temple (Rock Garden), Golden Pavilion, Nishiki Market, Gion Area and Fushimi Inari Shrine when the time permits. [West Side] Arashiyama Area, Tenryu-Ji temple and Bamboo forest are located west side of Kyoto where you can enjoy a very restful moment. [North West Side] Ryo-An-Ji temple (Rock Garden) is Zen Buddhism temple. There is a very famous the Rock Garden which has 15 rocks inside and is telling 55 Zen teaching. Let's discover why there are 15 rocks in this garden. . . When you visit Kyoto for the first time then you must visit the Golden Pavilion! You can see the very opposite side of Zen teaching of Buddhism. [Downtown Area] Nishiki Market and Gion Area are showing old fashion style of Kyoto. [South Side] Fushimi Inari Shrine is the top awarded tour spot in Japan for the past 4 years.

Your Kyoto tour itinerary

Sample itinerary: 09:00 At the meeting location . 09:45 Arrive Arashiyama Area 10:00 Visiting Bamboo Forest. 10:30 Walking Arashi-Yama Area 10:40 Leave Arashi-Yama Area 11:00 Ryo-An-Ji Temple. = World Cultural Heritage site 12:00 Leave 12:10 The Golden Pavilion. = World Cultural Heritage site 13:10 Leave 13:15 Quick Lunch = Sandwich ! It may be at the convenience shop . When if you took lunch time at any restaurant then we skip one tour spot . 13:30 Visiting the Nishiki Market 14:00 Leave Nishiki-Market 14:30 Visiting San-Jyu-San Gendou Temple. There are 1, 001 Kan-Non Statures ! 15:20 Leave 15:35 Visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine. = World Cultural Heritage site 16:30 Leave 17:00 Arrive at your Hotel

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

We use my minivan for transportation. My minivan is TOYOTA ALFARD up to 6 people max. .

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Admission fees Parking fee Lunch , drinks and personal expenses
Meeting location

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Train Station or Hotel Lobby

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Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Art And Culture
History
Religious Sites
Tour reference number
453023
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in Kyoto is perfect for travellers who want to explore the ancient capital of Japan with the convenience of private transportation. It's ideal for families, including those with kids, as well as seniors or travellers with mobility concerns, thanks to its light activity level and wheelchair accessibility. With Tadashi K. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into Kyoto's rich history and culture.

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Hours icon 8 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-6 people
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Tour date
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