Osaka in One Day: Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari — Guide Ichiro
September, 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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 9:00 Hotel
- 10:30-11:30 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- 12:15-13:00 Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- 13:00-14:00 Lunch, Higashiyama Walk
- 14:30-15:30 Fushimi Inari
- 17:00 Arrive at hotel
- Hotel: Hotel (Kintetsu Abenobashi Station Building)
Tour Itinerary in Detail
From there the group visited Arashiyama Bamboo Grove at 10:30, Kiyomizu-dera Temple at 12:15 and Fushimi Inari at 14:30.
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The guests were visitors from North America. One of them had business ties with a company in Nagoya and had visited Japan several times before, while it was the first visit to Japan for the other. Their accommodation was on an upper floor of Abeno Harukas, a 300-meter-tall building in Osaka, where the lobby is on the 19th floor and offers a view looking down on Tsutenkaku Tower. (Given that view, taking them to Tsutenkaku itself might have felt underwhelming.) The tour followed a classic itinerary, covering the following spots:
– Arashiyama Bamboo Grove – Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the Higashiyama area – Fushimi Inari Shrine
Although it was mid-September, the weather was still far too hot, which made the day quite tough. Overall, the guests enjoyed the tour very much.
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Hello!
I’m Ichiro F. I’m a government-certified English guide. I guide in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and Kobe. Since I started in March 2023, I’ve already led over 130 tours.
(I am 64 years old, live in a city that is the western neighbor of Osaka City, married, and have one daughter who is 30 years old. My favorite pastimes are reading books and going to a gym. )
In September 2019, I retired from an IT company after working there for 37 years, because I turned 60. At that time, I wanted to start something new. I had never lived outside of Japan or used English in my previous job. But, I had been learning English on my own for almost 50 years. I also love reading about Japanese history and culture. That’s why being a guide for English-speaking visitors is perfect for me.
I got my government license in February 2020, but then COVID-19 happened, and Japan closed its borders. I had to wait three years to start working. But, that time was good for preparing. I learned more about Japan and traveled around Kyoto and other places.
I finally started guiding in March 2023 and really enjoy it. Japan, especially Kyoto, has many historical places. Japan has four seasons, and I can experience the changes by walking outside with my clients. The more I guide, the more I know about it. Now, I guide about 15 days a month.
Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and Kobe each have their own history and places that amaze foreign visitors. I’m confident I can give you the best experience while visiting Japan. Please feel free to ask what I can offer you.