Local Style Kyoto Day Trip with an a Native English Speaker in Japan 36 years!

1 day
Instant confirmation
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Nanzen-ji Temple, 86 Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8435 Kyoto Prefecture

Walk grounds, make offerings and learn about Shinto

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Nijo Castle, 541 Nijojocho, Nijodori Horikawa-nishiiru, Nakagyo, Kyoto 604-8301 Kyoto Prefecture

You will see how a Shogun ran a Castle!

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Nishiki Market Shopping District, 609 Nishidaimonjicho Tominokoji Dori Shijoagaru, Nakagyo, Kyoto 604-8054 Kyoto Prefecture

I will 'force' you to try various food vendors and some Sake while learning the history of food

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Pontocho, BetweenKamogawa and Kiyamachi-dori, Nakagyo, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture

Famous Restaurant District. I will also familiarize you with places you need to check out at night!

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0001 Kyoto Prefecture

We will talk about the 'REAL' history of the Geiko (Geisha) and learn about the history of Gion

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kyoto Station Building, Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8212 Kyoto Prefecture

We will travel to a local Sake Pub and rub elbows with locals

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Higashi-Honganji Temple, 754 Tokiwachō, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, 600-8505, Japan

We will see the 6th largest wooden building and 2nd largest wooden Temple on earth and learn about Buddhism

Duration: 30 minutes

Included
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Private tour
Not included
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch - For you and Guide
  • Alcoholic Beverages - For you and Guide
  • Temple Fees
  • Transportation
  • Entry/Admission - Nanzen-ji Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Nijo Castle
  • Entry/Admission - Kyoto Station Building
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
60%
Collections This experience is part of these collections