Private tour in Kyoto Toshitake S

Full day hiking tour in Kyoto with a guide/photographer

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Toshitake S.

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Would you like to have an awesome time with friendly, knowledgeable local guide in Japan? It also comes with cool photos. . . If so, your guide must be Toshi!!!! Who is he? Hello, there!My name is Toshi, I grew up in Japan. I am a professional guide/photographer. I take photos for magazines, national TV, air line and fun! In 2013, I was assigned to take pictures in New Zealand for 2 months fully sponsored by Air line company. In 2014 and 15, I worked as a professional guide in New Zealand. Winter of 2016, I worked as a photographer/guide for Niseko Photography and Guiding. Since then, I have been showing around Japan to my clients from all over the world! Aa a guide, I guided more than 1000 people for the last 3 years from all over the world. I love traveling and meeting people, am super friendly, easy going and open minded! I can show you from Japanese traditional temples, gardens, etc. . to hidden alley, Japanese art scene, hipster cafe, sake bar, Izakaya where locals hang out! You name it! My tour is your tour, you tell me what you want to experience and I will make you happy in my backyard! If you want, I can take pictures of you with my DSLR camera during the tour and will send them to you after the tour. Trust me, these photos are great!!!haha I believe pictures with people are always better than just landscape ones. The professional photography service is included to the tour price already! Drivers license First Aid certificate TOEIC 900 N/A

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Overview of your Kyoto tour

One hour away from Kyoto city, there is a Kurama mountain. From one side of the mountain (Kurama side) to the other side (Kifune side), it is 90 mins walk in the nature. Along the way, you will see Japanese ancient forests, gin clear streams, waterfall, temples and shrines. Away from busy city life, you will find peace in your mind and get the sense of what Japanese country side would be like. I work as a professional photographer besides guiding, taking pics for magazines, air lines, national TV, some fashion brands. If you want, I can take pictures of you during the tour with my full flame camera and send photos at the end of the tour. Trust me, these pictures are good, straight to your SNS!!!haha You can simply enjoy the sightseeings, not worry about taking pictures during the tour. Let me do that for you!

Your Kyoto tour itinerary

9:00 Pick up at your hotel 9:30 (local train ride to Kurama(60 mins from the city Kyoto) 11:00 Start hiking from Kurama side to Kifune side 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Kifune shrine 14:30 Train ride back to Kyoto 16:00 Hotel drop off We can bring a lunch box and have that at the top of the mountain or have lunch at the restaurant after the hike at the bottom.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Bus

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What's included
Other: Professional photography service
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Hiking
Tour reference number
573856
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Kyoto best suited for?

This private tour in Kyoto is perfect for those who love nature and want to experience the serene beauty of Japanese countryside. It's also ideal for travellers who appreciate photography, as Toshitake S., your guide, is a professional photographer who can capture stunning images of your journey. Families with kids will find this tour suitable due to its light activity level.

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Hours icon 6 hours
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