Private tour in Kyoto Eco H
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We only have one profile, but we are two guides! Eco and Saki working together to give you the best Japan travel experience possible! Would you like to visit Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, Kanazawa, Tokyo, or anywhere else in Japan please send us a message! And we would appreciate if you address it to both of us so we know for sure you read our profile (you would be surprise how many don't...). Eco has called Kyoto his home for the last 8 years, and is now working as a lecturer in International Law at two nearby universities. He completed his Ph.D. in Contemporary Asian Studies here in Kyoto in 2024 and looks forward to sharing all he knows about Japanese history and religion. Therefore, if you are particularly interested in learning more about the history and culture of Kyoto and the wider region he can provide exciting narratives to go along with visiting to various sites, preferably those off the beaten path providing a unique view of the area. Meanwhile, he's now working on a second Ph.D. in Law in Osaka which is expected to be completed in 2027. During our tours we will also be accompanied by Saki, who was not just born and raised Kyoto, but is also officially licensed with Kyoto's Certification of Tourism and Culture. She will provide the backgrounds on Japanese culture from the eyes of someone born into it. Currently, Saki is a Ph.D. candidate at a prestigious private university in Kyoto, as well as an experienced guide who has been working as a part-time guide for over 7 years, having done many tours throughout the city. She's also well versed in popular culture, so if you have any interest in animation, music, fashion, video games, or manga she would be happy to discuss with you. Together we can provide a great mix of knowledge and experience. On our page we have a number of tours listed: - Half or full-day tours of our hometown Kyoto. - Or take the Kyoto evening tour if you are interested in local food and the Gion Geisha district. - Want to visit somewhere special near Kyoto, please consider the Miho Museum tour for beautiful landscapes and architecture (Only in Spring/Summer/Autumn). - Do you like anime and video games? We have a popular culture tour for you! - Just a few hours? Take our quick and concise Imperial Palace tour. - Have multiple days and want to visit somewhere outside of Kyoto? We can take you to Osaka, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, Kanazawa, or even Tokyo with the bullet train!
Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Eco H.
Explore Tokyo in a seamless one-day trip from Kyoto. Your two guides will travel with you on the Shinkansen bullet train to ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience from start to finish. Kyoto was the old capital, Tokyo is the new. This tour will teach you the history of Tokyo by visiting several key sites related to the development of modern Japan and the fall of the Samurai.
- Pick up at your hotel or meet at Kyoto Station - Take the bullet train to Tokyo Station (2.5h approx.) (Our itinerary is listed below is a possible sample, we always customise based on our talk during the train ride.) - Walk through the gardens of the Imperial Palace, former home of the Tokugawa Shogunate. - Stop by a Confucian temple built by the Samurai to function as a school for government officials. - Visit a controversial Shinto Shrine and War Museum to learn about Tokyo's war time past - See the luxury of Akasaka Palace on the inside as we discuss Tokyo's post-war reconstruction. - We journey back to Kyoto by bullet train after getting a delicious 'Eki-ben' dinner box for the ride home.
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We will be using public transportation. The option for a private hire for the duration of the tour is available, please enquire about the additional charge.
Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
At your hotel or Kyoto Station (Note that hotel pickup will detract time from the tour, please meet us at Kyoto Station for a seamless experience)
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