Private tour in Kyoto Ryoichi I
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My nick name is Rick and Japanese name is Ryoichi. I was born and grew up in Kyoto. Kyoto has so many sightseeing spots based on its 1000 year history. I will propose you the "must see" spots from local eyes not only temples & shrines but also alternative side of Kyoto. As Kyoto certified English guide and National Government Licensed English guide, I will assist you with high hospitality for your satisfactory stay in Kyoto. 1. For the first visitors I will prepare the tour with selection out of the spots as Nijo-castle, Imperial Palace, Nishiki-market, Gion amusement quarter, Arashiyama area and some temples and shrines of World Cultural Heritage Sites based on your request and taste. 2. For the visitors who want to see more spots than regular tours I will prepare some unique tours like visiting Fushimi area for Sake brewery and riding classical boat, visiting some traditional handicrafts ateliers, enjoying traditional performing art, etc. Please make any inquiry for your preferred type of Kyoto guiding without hesitation. I would be happy to propose you with the type of tour that makes your visit in Kyoto unforgettable one. National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (EN01767) City of Kyoto Visitors Host - Licensed Guide certified by City of Kyoto (EN00004) 2nd Grade of the licensing examination on knowledge of Kyoto history & culture I do not have a commercial driver's license. I cannot drive during the tours.
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This course has four choices. Please select one of the four courses shown below. Rick will guide you deep inside the Kyoto history, culture, tradition and nature in each course. Each course can be customized upon your request as far as possible. Every course has spectacular spots which will satisfy you with visiting Kyoto! This tour is only for the visitors who stay in Kyoto.
= West course = Nijo castle - Tenryuji temple - Bamboo groove - Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) Theme: History, Garden, Nature Please enjoy the history and beautiful garden in Nijo castle, Tenryuji temple, Golden pavilion and please breath the nature in Bamboo groove. = Central course = Nijo castle - Kyoto Imperial palace - Heian shrine - Gion area Theme: History, Garden, Tradition Please enjoy the history and beautiful garden in Nijo castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Heian shrine and please feel the Kyoto tradition in Gion area. = East course = Silver Pavilion - Philosopher's path - Kenninji temple - Gion area Theme: Zen, Garden, Tradition Please enjoy the Zen culture and the beautiful gardens at Silver Pavilion, Kenninji temple and please feel the Kyoto tradition in Gion area. = South course = Fushimi Inari shrine - Sanjusangendo temple - Kenninji temple - Gion area Theme: Japanese religions and Tradition Please touch the Japanese Shintoism at Fushimi Inari shrine and Buddhism at Sanjusangendo te
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The transportation for this course is basically public transportation as bus, subway, local train. Taxi can be used upon your request. Also this tour includes around 5 to 6 Kilometers' walk.
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