Kyoto Early Riser Golden One-Day Walking Tour
Description
Kyoto is the most famous tourist destination in Japan with plenty of wonderful sights to see. Here we offer a luxurious tour starting early in the morning that enables you to visit five of the most iconic tourist attractions in Kyoto comfortably and efficiently while avoiding the crowds.
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The spectacular tunnel of thousands vermilion torii gates is so famous and picturesque. These torii gates were offered by worshippers in appreciation of the good fortune they received from the deity enshrined here. Why don’t you, too, offer a prayer and change your luck?
The renowned bamboo forest with its subtle hues of green and the sun slanting through has an exceptional beauty. The rustling of the leaves and the creaking of the trunks softly swaying in the breeze have a very relaxing effect. It’s an experience that you shouldn't miss while being in Kyoto.
This temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, houses the world famous Rock Garden, which was once praised by Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ. Though the garden itself is quite simple and small, only with rocks and white gravel, it can give you philosophical and spiritual inspiration.
This famous Zen temple is an icon of Samurai culture. Although it is a very popular tourist destination, the unique sight of the Golden Pavilion is well worth a visit. You can get wonderful pictures of the gilded building and its beautiful appearance reflected in the pond.
The Nishiki market, which has been popular with the people of Kyoto for 400 years, has 126 shops lined up in a 390-meter long street. Kyoto’s peculiar vegetables and pickles are sold and you can taste some. Let’s enjoy the walk while imagining the eating habits of the people of Kyoto.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Quite a bit of walking involved
Reviews(32)
We spent a pleasant day with Tomoko. She was flexible when it came to the rainy weather. We wish the crowds were a bit less but what can be done?
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. It’s too bad that Kyoto is always so crowded, but we’re glad to hear that you had a nice day with Tomoko.
This was a wonderful way to see important sites in Kyoto, learn their history, and beat the crowds. Our guide, Satomi, was very knowledgeable and was able to tailor the tour to meet our needs. She taught us so much in a short amount of time. Our whole family enjoyed this experience. The company provided excellent communication from the start of the process. Everything went very smoothly.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! We are very happy to know that you enjoyed Kyoto and the tour with Satomi.
We had an amazing experience with our licensed guide, Sumiko Yoshikawa. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and tailored to our interests. Sumiko was not only highly professional and knowledgeable, but also incredibly kind and patient throughout the day. The guide took care of all logistics and made excellent transport decisions on the spot, which allowed us to relax and fully enjoy each moment. Her deep insights into Japanese history and culture truly enriched our experience. We highly recommend this tour and especially Sumiko as a guide. It was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan!
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and generous review. We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a meaningful and well-organized experience with Sumiko. We're especially glad that her guidance allowed you to relax and fully enjoy your time in Japan. Thank you again for choosing our tour!
Tomoko was the best! She shared so much about Kyoto with great energy and knowledge. We felt very comfortable with her as a guide and we would definitely use her services again.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear you had a great time in Kyoto with Tomoko!
Toshi was very knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. He provided us with lots of tips and information. It was a great tour and we managed to cover a great deal of the sights of Osaka
Toshi was a wonderful guide. He was humorous and a font of wisdom, giving lots of information on all of the sights we saw as well as answering all of the questions we had while on our tour.
Your words of appreciation mean a lot to us. Thank you for your wonderful review. We're very happy to know you had a good time with Toshi.
Hiro was the most memorable part of my trip. He was very informative and compassionate guide. He gave me rest stops when I needed them and answered all my questions. I had a wonderful experience
We're grateful for your kind review and very happy to know that you had an interesting tour with your guide Hiro. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
Short answer: book your trip and ask for Tomoko! Long review: we had a great time with our guide Tomoko. She led us trough all the stops on our trip with ease and her knowledge about each station and beyond was extraordinary. She could answer all of our questions and some questions were very specific! She is a wonderful and lovely person and she even provided us with towels and umbrellas, cooling kits, etc. We really enjoyed our time with her and we will treasure our memories of this day dearly!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time with Tomoko and got to know a lot about each site you visited. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan!
Inspite of the scourging August heat, the tour went excellent. Our guide Satomi was very mindful of us and always accommodates our requested breaks. She made us feel like locals - we liked riding the public transportations. We also get to experience food at Nishiki market. Best of all, she gave us recommendations on where to buy good matcha tea and the bowl set. Overall, your getting the best of Kyoto in a day. Thank you.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review! We are relieved to know that Satomi took good care of you in this incredible heat and that you got to experience the transportation that locals use. Thanks again and enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan!
Our tour guide Masa was great!! We started the tour on time and She was very well versed with the history of all the places we went and gave us background information which was so helpful. Thank you, Masa!!
We are very grateful for your kind review! Happy to hear that you got to know about the history and the background of the places you visited.
