Kyoto in One Day: Kiyomizudera — Guide Kazz

July, 2024

This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan.

Tour Itinerary

  • 08:00 Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
  • 08:30 Kiyomizudera (500) by taxi
  • Sannenzaka by walking
  • Yasaka-no-to by walking
  • Yasakakoshindo by walking
  • 10:50 Kinkakuji (500) by taxi
  • Matcha
  • 12:20 Gioji (300) by taxi　
  • 13:30 Bamboo path 　by walking
  • 13:40 Tenryuji Garden (500) by walking
  • 14:30 Arashiyama Togetsu-kyo bridge by walking
  • End of the tour

Tour Itinerary in Detail

The itinerary covered Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo at 08:00, Kiyomizudera (500) by taxi at 08:30, Kinkakuji (500) by taxi at 10:50, Gioji (300) by taxi at 12:20, Bamboo path by walking at 13:30, Tenryuji Garden (500) by walking at 13:40 and Arashiyama Togetsu-kyo bridge by walking at 14:30.

Title: What's a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Covering Kiyomizu, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama

The guests were visitors from North America. During the tour, they purchased a frog figurine as a keepsake carrying wishes for safe travels. At the shops I took them to, they bought many souvenirs. Around Kiyomizu, they purchased a Kiyomizu-yaki sake cup in a paulownia wood box, along with a tea whisk and whisk stand. Around Kinkakuji, they bought a bracelet, a small accessory case, a handkerchief, and a bookmark. In Sagano, they picked up items such as a frog figurine and a beckoning cat. It was extremely hot, so we made sure to stay well hydrated, but the guests understandably became tired in the latter half of the day. After the tour concluded at Togetsukyo Bridge, they returned to their hotel by taxi.

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Tour Report by Kazz

I’m Ryoichi Kazuma and my nickname is “Kazz”. I live in Kyotanabe city next to Kyoto city. I want guests to enjoy Kyoto by seeing and experiencing not only from outside but also from inside. I offer various information from daily matters to traditional cultures. Most destinations in Kyoto are located on the eastern side or the western side. As I want to guide guests to as many destinations as possible, I make an efficient itinerary and recommend a taxi use to save time. Additionally, I take pictures at various spots and finally share the link to my storage. By doing so, guests can download their favorite pictures from my storage. Please enjoy Kyoto night and day!

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