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Private tour in Kyoto Tomoko M
Kyoto Highlights One-Day tour
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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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All must-see spots in one day
Overview of your Kyoto tour
Discover the best of Kyoto in one unforgettable day! Visit five of Kyoto’s most popular attractions using public transportation, with an efficiently planned itinerary that makes the most of your time. Explore the iconic **Fushimi Inari Taisha**, admire the golden splendor of **Kinkaku-ji**, experience the peaceful Zen gardens of **Ryoan-ji**, visit the beautiful **Tenryu-ji Temple**, and stroll through the enchanting **Arashiyama Bamboo Grove**. **Hotel pickup is included**, and the order of visits will be tailored to your hotel’s location for a smooth and efficient journey. Want to beat the crowds? **Early departures from 6:30 AM are available**, giving you the opportunity to enjoy Kyoto’s famous sights during the quieter hours of the morning. Experience the very best of Kyoto in a day, without the hassle of planning your own route!
Your Kyoto tour itinerary
Sample Itinerary 8.5-Hour Tour · Starting at 6:30 AM 6:30 AM – Hotel Pickup 7:00 AM – Fushimi Inari Taisha 8:30 AM – Arashiyama: Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji Temple, and Togetsukyo Bridge 11:00 AM – Ryoan-ji Temple 12:00 PM – Lunch Break 1:20 PM – Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) 3:00 PM – Tour Ends at your hotel or another location of your choice Flexible Start Time The starting time can be adjusted to suit your preferences. For example, a 9:00 AM start would mean an estimated finish time of 5:30 PM for the same 8.5-hour itinerary. Please note that the order of visits and schedule may vary depending on your hotel location, public transportation connections, and crowd conditions. The tour end time will be adjusted according to the chosen starting time.
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Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train
Train Bus Taxi (optional)
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Kyoto, Japan
Your hotel or the closest train station
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