Mark S.United States
Great tour of the forest! Akira made a very touristy location feel more local and special, guiding us around some of the less crowded areas (as well as the main ones). Highly recommend.
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Private tour in Kyoto Akira M
Private Half Day Walking Tour of the Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama
4.9
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4 hours
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4 hours
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Akira M.
4.9
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Hello ! My name is Akira. Please call me Aki. I am a national licensed tour guide in English for 9 years. I am specialized in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe and Hiroshima. When you have a plan to visit those area, please contact me. In those area, you can find a traditional and cultural Japan. I will guide you wherever you would like to visit and you can enjoy Japan with me for sure. I worked for an export company for more than 30years and met many people from overseas who were interested in Japanese culture, history and buildings. So after I retired, I decided to become a tour guide. Please let me know what and where you are interested in so that I can arrange it for you, and make your itinerary which you will be satisfied with. In my spare time, my hobby is Japanese martial art Aikido (black belt 2nd grade). If you are interested in Japanese martial art, I am pleased to talk about it with you. Looking forward to your inquiry. Thank you so much for reading my introduction, and I look forward to sharing my country with you. - National guide certificate (registration number EN00593) English - Certificate of Authorized Tour Conductor (registration number 05-15-D043954) I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle which you book. Please make sure that rented vehicles have taxi license for me to be able to conduct a tour.
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Explore Kyoto's Arashiyama district with your own Local Guide
Overview of your Kyoto tour
Arashiyama is one of the typical sight seeing spots in Kyoto, and very popular place among not only Japanese, but foreign travelers as well. Arashiyma was developed as villas for the nobility in Kyoto. All the year you see the beautiful view, but depending on the season, the view will be different. In Arashiyma you can find nature such as the bamboo grove, and it is fun to walk in the bamboo grove and visit the Zen temple called Tenryuji temple, which has a typical and beautiful Japanese garden. It is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto and you must see it. Let's enjoy walking in Arashiyama together.
Recent Reviews
David J.United Kingdom
We spent 3 days with Akira in Kyoto and Osaka. He is an excellent guide with a warm and calm nature. Exceptionally knowledgable and well organised. Definitely recommend.
Mark S.United States
Akira is an exceptional guide who took us on a fantastic half-day tour of Kyoto. We visited Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion and Nijo-jo Castle, the home of the last Shogun. Akira's knowledge of these historic sites and the city's rich cultural heritage was impressive. He also went above and beyond to help us navigate the complicated Japan Rail ticketing system, ensuring that we made it to our Shinkansen train on time. I highly recommend Akira to anyone looking for a knowledgeable an
Denise A.United States
Akira was a great tour guide, I highly recommend anyone traveling to Japan to request his service. He's very knowledgeable, helpful, patient as I was traveling with my 10 year old nephew, and showed us around some great places! We wished we had more time so he could be our guide to several other locations. Definitely booking him next time around while in Japan ���� Arigato so much Akira!
Choong K.Singapore
Akira san was a wonderful guide. For a half day Kyoto tour, Akira took me and my wife to Arashiyama, Bamboo Grove as well as Kinkakuchi/Tenryuji Temple, Sagano/Togetsuyo Bridge and went out of his way to arrange a great Kaiseki dinner for us. What a great guide. Thank you, Akira san.
Koreen F.United States
Very knowledgeable. Great with our kids (ages 9 and 12). We appreciated that he let us set the pace, but made sure we got to see all the major attractions. He was there with facts and history at each stop but allowed us to just enjoy each attraction as a family. We truly enjoyed our afternoon with Akira.
Your Kyoto tour itinerary
From your hotel, we'll take public transportation to Arashiyama. In Arashiyama, we'll walk to the bamboo grove, togetsukyo bridge and Tenryuji temple.
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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train
Public transportation and walking.
What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: - Your transportation fee(train,bus,taxi)
- Your admission fee
- All meals and drinks
- Shopping
Tickets
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Public Transportation
Accommodation
Food Drinks Snacks
Tastings
Equipment
Classes Workshop
Meeting location
Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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Tour categories
Hiking
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
390662
Languages
Japanese
EnglishActivity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
4.9
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Kyoto best suited for?
This private tour in Kyoto is perfect for travellers who want to explore the beautiful Arashiyama district with a local guide. It's especially suitable for those interested in nature, as you'll walk through the famous bamboo grove and visit the Zen temple, Tenryuji. The tour is kid-friendly and involves light walking, making it accessible for families and those who prefer a leisurely pace.
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4 hours
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