Kyoto Day Tour (with Public Transportation)

Feel the ancient history of long time capital city Kyoto, mysteryous and still full with our old tradition but having a new wind of trend blending merging every day. Will start from Kinkakuji (Golden Pavillion) Temple which was established by Ashikaga the 3rd Shogunate. Will have a casual Matcha tea here in the garden. After the big civil war period in Japan in 1600, the Tokugawa the 1st Shogun became the King, the politic controler of Japan officially nominated from the Emperor to open and control the East Capital city Edo, current Tokyo. Nijo Castle was the Tokugawa's Palace and the office when they traveled in Kyoto. Here we have the fabulous golden interior and shows the reneissance period of Tokugawa Shogunate, never burned and all stays original. Finally to the Kyoto Gion district which still keeps the beautiful Japanese dance and could see their dressings and equipments with 15 minutes short flowing dance.

Meet at your hotel / accommodation if it is in Osaka city center, or at the Osaka station West exit ticket gate next to Osaka Station Hotel/KITTE. - Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion Temple (admission and Matcha tea included) - Nijo Castle (admission for the palace included, needs to take off the shoes) - Gion district walk, the birthplace of traditional Japanese dance culture and Geisha—called “Geiko” in Kyoto (fully trained professionals) and “Maiko” (apprentices). - Gion Kagai Art Museum (admission included). Closed Mid-March to early May, During year-end & New Year holidays Other irregular closures - Return back to Osaka This tour could be flexibly customized. Please contact me using the orange "message guide" button to discuss this. This tour does not include the fixed lunch, we will discuss directly with your requested food.