Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Not Recommended for pregnant travelers more than first trimester
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This is a walking tour, not recommended for people with bad leg
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
(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.
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Walking Experience
Experienced Local guide
Gratuities
Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion
JR, Buses and Metros
Meeting Points
Departure
Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Tower Sando
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.
Return
Itinerary
1
Kyoto Station Building
We gather at the left side of the main entrance, after a brief introduction and explanation, we will ride on the train to Saga Arashiyama
30 minutes
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
60 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
1 hour and 40 minutes
3
Kinkakuji Temple
40 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
1 hour and 40 minutes
4
Shijo Kawaramachi
75 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
1 hour and 30 minutes
5
Gion Shirakawa
60 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
1 hour and 10 minutes
6
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Explore 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
50 minutes
7
Kyoto Station Building
We will ride on the train to reach Kyoto Station once again and bid our farewell. See you again!
10 minutes
Full-Day Sightseeing to Kyoto Highlights
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Higashishiokōjichō
About
(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.
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Walking Experience
Experienced Local guide
Gratuities
Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion
JR, Buses and Metros
Meeting Points
Departure
Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Tower Sando
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.
