Full-Day Sightseeing to Kyoto Highlights
(This is a walking tour) Perfectly designed for travelers with packed schedule and limited time in Kyoto. We are offering you not just sightseeing, visiting the tourist spot, and know the history of the spot, but also a deeper understanding about Japan, Japanese and their culture, their life philoso
📍Meeting point: At the pillar of Starbucks Kyoto Tower facing Kyoto Station. Please read the message we send you one day before the tour. We will send you the picture of our meeting point and the information regarding our guide.
(This is a walking tour) Perfectly designed for travelers with packed schedule and limited time in Kyoto. We are offering you not just sightseeing, visiting the tourist spot, and know the history of the spot, but also a deeper understanding about Japan, Japanese and their culture, their life philosophy and their minds. After the tour, you'll understand 'why it is very hard to find trash cans', or 'why Japan roads are so quiet' and the philosophy behind it. Even the smallest thing can be understandable if you join us.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 30 minWe gather at the left side of the main entrance, after a brief introduction and explanation, we will ride on the train to Saga Arashiyama
Stop 2
⏱ 1h 40m60 mins Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of the bamboo forest, while learning about Japan, Japanese, and why them being them. 40 mins We will hop on the bus/ train from Arashiyama to Kinkakuji
Stop 3
⏱ 1h 40m40 mins Enter the 2nd most visited tourist spot in Japan, we will explain to you about Buddhism in Japan, the history of the temple, while taking pictures of you with breathtaking view. 60 mins Next we will go to Gion with various modes of transportation
Stop 4
⏱ 1h 30m75 mins Explore the shopping street of Kyoto, we will have lunch here and you can also enjoy the view of Japanese Shopping Arcade 15 mins We will walk on foot across the Shijo Bridge while enjoying the view of Kamo river to reach Gion
Stop 5
⏱ 1h 10m60 mins We will go the the quiet side of Gion, entertainment area in Japan where the Geisha works, enjoy the beautiful scenery, learning about Geiko and Maiko and their world, and who knows?! maybe you're lucky enough to meet them. 10 mins Next we will take the train to Fushimi Inari Taisha
Stop 6
⏱ 50 minExplore the number one tourist spot in Japan, we will learn about what is shintoism, the place and it's history while passing through thousands of vermillion torii gate
Stop 7
⏱ 10 minWe will ride on the train to reach Kyoto Station once again and bid our farewell. See you again!
What’s Included
- ✓Walking Experience
- ✓Experienced Local guide
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Gratuities
- ✗Admission fees
- ✗Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Additional Info
- •Service animals allowed
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🦴Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- ❤️Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •Not Recommended for pregnant travelers more than first trimester
- •This is a walking tour, not recommended for people with bad leg
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