Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car — Guide Keiko

Title: What Is a Private Car Tour of Kyoto Like With a Licensed Guide? Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and Nijo Castle

During the tour I learned that one of the guests had some difficulty walking, so I asked the taxi driver to come to Torokko Arashiyama Station at the end of the bamboo grove walk, and the guest boarded there. At Kinkaku-ji, I explained near the gate, using the map, that there were stairs. Since the guest said they wanted to turn back after photographing the golden pavilion, I gave an explanation at the spot where photos of the interior of the pavilion are displayed, and then we returned to the entrance. The guests asked me where would be best to buy a Shinkansen ticket for their trip to Tokyo the next day. As the taxi driver said they would pass Nijo Station on the way to Nijo Castle, I had them stop at Nijo Station and helped purchase a Green Car ticket and a limited express ticket. Since they had little cash left, they withdrew money from the ATM at a convenience store at Nijo Station. At Nijo Castle, I informed them that a wheelchair could be borrowed for free inside the Ninomaru Palace, and since they wished to use it, we did. After guiding them through the Ninomaru Garden, the guests said they wanted to turn back, so we returned to the Ninomaru Palace and exited through the Higashi-Otemon Gate. I explained that entering the Honmaru Palace requires an advance reservation, and since they said they would not use the wheelchair to walk through the garden (they said the wheelchair was only needed inside the Ninomaru Palace), we did not go as far as the Honmaru Palace. The guests had asked me in advance to prepare itinerary proposals, so I had sent three suggestions plus a rainy-day itinerary by email, and the day before they decided on this itinerary. According to the taxi driver, there were quite a lot of tour groups visiting Kyoto today, so I was glad they had chosen this itinerary. Because of the walking difficulty I had been concerned about the bamboo grove walk, but I was relieved that they were able to walk as far as Torokko Arashiyama Station where the taxi driver came to meet us.

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Tour Report by Keiko

I am Keiko Ibuki, Goverment-Licensed Guide. I passed National Guide examination and registered in 2015. I started guiding job in 2016. I mainly guide Kansai area, especially Kyoto. From 2016 to 2019, I guided visitors from overseas about 50 days. In 2023, I guided visitors from overseas about 50 days. I passed 2nd grade of Kyoto Tourism and Culture examination in 2020. I passed National Examination for Certified Travel Supervisors in 1997. I can tailor my guided tour to meet your requirements. I would like to make your visit to Japan enjoyable and memorable.