Private tour in Kyoto Tomoko M

Half-day Kyoto Early Morning Tour

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Tomoko M.

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Welcome, guests! Thank you for visiting my page from among so many others! I was born and raised in Kobe and attended college in Osaka, so I am a native Kansai local! From September 2002 to August 2003, I lived in Montreal to learn English and French, where I met many international students from different backgrounds and cultures. Since then, I have been interested in cross-cultural communications, so I started pursuing a career as a tour guide. I passed the national license exam in 2018 and began working as a guide in 2019. I usually do one-day tours for small groups in Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. What I love about the guiding job is that I can meet people with different backgrounds, cultures, and points of view, and we can have memorable moments together. I am always flexible with guests' suggestions to provide the best experience possible. Tell me what interests you, and I will do my best to fulfill your wish! I have raised two children and love having tours with families. I also love Japanese anime and enjoy talking about them with guests. I have also been playing the saxophone for over 20 years, so, if you are looking for musical goods in Japan, I can help you. Looking forward to meeting you!

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Overview of your Kyoto tour

An Efficient Tour for First-Time Visitors to Kyoto Visit four must-see spots in Kyoto during the morning when crowds are still manageable. The tour does not include lunch. Though it will be a bit later, you can choose a good restaurant from the abundant options after returning to Kyoto Station! In Arashiyama, we'll explore the bamboo grove, the observation deck in Kameyama Park, a stroll along the Katsura River, and the Togetsukyo Bridge. We'll then move on to Ryoanji Temple, representative of dry landscape gardens, visit Kyoto's most popular temple, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), and finally visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, Japan's most popular shrine. This 6-hour tour lets you brag to friends, "I really got to enjoy Kyoto!"

Your Kyoto tour itinerary

7:00 Kyoto Station 7:30-8:30 Arashiyama 9:00- 9:50 Ryoanji 10:10-11:00 Kinkakuji 11:55-12:45 Fushimi Inari Shrine 13:00 Kyoto Station

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train

JR train. Kyoto City Bus Arashiyama Railway

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Ryoanji temple, Kinkakuji temple
Public Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tastings
Equipment
Tickets
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Meeting location

Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan

JR Kyoto Station Central Ticket Gate.

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Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Religious Sites
History
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1441109
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity level
Moderate
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This private tour in Kyoto is perfect for first-time visitors who want to see the must-see spots in a short amount of time. It's also ideal for those who prefer exploring with a local guide like Tomoko M. to gain deeper insights into the city's culture and history.

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