Private tour in Kyoto Ken S
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
up to 6 people
8 hours
Public transportation
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Ken S.
Hi, my name is Ken. I am a Kyoto native ( born and grown up till 23 years old) with 16 years of...
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Leaving your hotel at Kyoto around 8:30, we visit Nijo castle, Golden pavilion, Ryoanji temple, Tenryuji temple, and wander through Bamboo path in Arashiyama district. This tour covers most popular sightseeing points in western Kyoto. From the time frame view point, it covers the culture between 14th to 17th century, during 1000 years of history of Kyoto capital period of Japan. Especially, Nijo castle, 400 years old original Shogun villa, with national treasures of sliding screen pictures, and Golden pavilion originally built in 1397 and covered with real gold leaves, would never betray your expectation in any season. Also, you can try a little Zen meditation at Ryoanji temple garden as Queen Elizabeth did 47 years ago . After enjoying Tenryuji temple garden, with seasonal flowers blossomed at each four season, we wander through Bamboo path to the scenic site of Arashiyama. At the end of the tour, I will see you off at your hotel.
Model itinerary: - Meet at your hotel around 8:30 - Bus or taxi to Nijo castle: Enjoy national treasures inside the castle palace and enjoy strolling the path in the castle garden - Bus or taxi to Golden pavilion: Enjoy magnificent view of the Pavilion with its reflection on the pond - Lunch with option of local cuisines - Bus or taxi to Ryoanji temple: Try Zen meditation before the rock garden - Walk & street car to Tenryuji temple: Enjoy wandering in the flower garden blossomed at each season - Walk to Bamboo path: Walk through bamboo tunnel with up/down hill for 5 to 10 minutes - Optional detour : Lookout point with bird eyes view over Hozu river canyon - Walk to Arashiyama district with riverside/Togetsu bridge: Can enjoy shopping local goods - Street car & bus - See you off at your hotel around 16:30. (No shoes and no picture are allowed at some of the above sites) Although above models are recommended, I can customize them according to your schedule. Just let me know your request
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In the basic plan, we will take bus,subway,and train to the nearest stops to the sites, and enjoy walking through the sites. Walking distance will be 9km or 6 miles per tour. If you would like light walking with shorter distance, we will take taxis for moving from site to site. On that occasion, the estimated local cash expense will be increased by about 2,000 yen per person from the original 5,500 yen to 7,500 yen.
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The lobby of Kyoto Granvia hotel
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Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Public transportation
1
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Public transportation
1
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