Private tour in Kyoto Eco H

Tokyo Day Trip from Kyoto by Bullet Train Private Tour

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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! Please address your message to both of us so that we know you have read our profile. --- 🍵 Who are we? Eco has called Kyoto his home for the last 8 years, and is now working as a lecturer in History and 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. If you are particularly interested in the history and culture of Kyoto and the wider region, Eco can provide the historical context behind the places we visit. He particularly enjoys introducing guests to lesser-known sites that offer a unique perspective on the area. 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 inside view on Japanese culture from the eyes of someone born into it. Currently, Saki is a Ph.D. candidate in History 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 hope to provide a great mix of knowledge and experience. --- ⛩️ What kind of guests do we hope book our tours? Our tours are designed as intellectually engaging experiences for curious travellers. Rather than simply visiting Kyoto's famous attractions, our guests are interested in understanding the history, religion, culture, and daily life that have shaped the city. We think of our tours as walking lectures where we bring the knowledge we normally share in the classroom to a wider international audience. If you are the kind of person who normally enjoys attending lectures, visiting museums, or exploring the stories behind the places you visit, then you have found the right guides. If, on the other hand, you are simply looking for transportation between Kyoto's major attractions, there may be guides better suited to your needs. --- 🗾 On our page we have a number of tours listed, please have a look! - Either half-day or full-day tours of our hometown, or take an 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. - Do you like anime and video games? We have a pop-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.

Overview of your Kyoto tour

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.

Your Kyoto tour itinerary

- 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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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train

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.

What's included
Private Guide
Public Transportation
What's not included
Accommodation: If you would like to stay overnight please contact us, we would be happy to arrange.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Entry fees are not included in the tour price.
Meeting location

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)

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Art And Culture
City Highlights
Day Trip
Architecture
Tour reference number
1453119
Languages
English
Dutch
Japanese
German
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Kid Friendly

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Kyoto best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore Tokyo in a day from Kyoto, especially those interested in the historical transition from Kyoto as the old capital to Tokyo as the new one. It's also ideal for those who enjoy learning about history, culture, and the development of modern Japan. With a moderate activity level and wheelchair accessibility, it's suitable for families with kids and travellers with mobility concerns.

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Can this private tour in Kyoto be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?

How long is the tour, and can the start time or duration be adjusted?

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Is transportation included?

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