Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car — Guide Yuka

December, 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

  • 1. 8:30 Meet up @Onyado Nono
  • 2. 9:15 @Kifune Shrine
  • 3. 11:00 @Kurama-dera Temple
  • 4. 12: 15 Lunch @Sanzen-in Temple
  • 5. 13:00 Sanzen-in Temple
  • 6. 14:30 @Ginkaku-ji Temple
  • 7. 15: 40 @Nanzen-ji Temple
  • 8. 16:30 Disband @JR Kyoto Station

Title: What Is a Private Autumn Foliage Tour in Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visiting Japan for the second time, and this time they wanted to enjoy the autumn foliage. Since they were taking an evening bullet train to Kanazawa, they requested a two-hour extension, and as the driver's schedule allowed it, the tour was extended. The guests had requested Kifune Shrine, Kurama-dera Temple, Ginkaku-ji Temple, and Nanzen-ji Temple, but the driver kindly offered to take them to Sanzen-in Temple as well. We were also able to have lunch at Sanzen-in, and the guests were delighted, saying, "I had no idea such a wonderful place existed." There was also a tea service, and they loved the matcha drink so much that they were moved, saying it was the most delicious they had ever had, and they purchased some. At Ginkaku-ji Temple, they were able to buy the Nambu ironware wind chime they had been hoping for, and they were very satisfied. They thoroughly enjoyed the autumn foliage at every place we visited, and with tears in their eyes, they repeatedly said, "It was truly a wonderful day." At the time of parting, I checked whether anything had been left behind in the taxi (including the seat pockets!), but while waiting on the platform for the return JR train, I received a distressed call from the guests saying, "My wallet is missing!" I immediately had the driver check again, and it was found in the seat pocket, so both the driver and I returned to the drop-off location. The guests apologized many times, but I was simply glad it was found. I reflected that I must check more thoroughly in the future.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1OtherKurama-dera Cable Car Station～Kurama-dera Entrance200JPY
Section 2OtherKurama-dera Entrance～Kurama-dera Cable Car Station200JPY
Total400JPY

Tour Report by YUKA

Hi! My name is YUKA. I’ve got the government license in 2018 and joined a half year traning to do the guide. But a half year later I started my carreer, Covid came. I should have given up guiding. During the Covid, I’ve read many books and made my own materials to explain Japanese culture, history, etc. I love guiding because the guests expand my horizon all the time and let me know their own country and culture, etc. It is really important for us all to know each other and respect each other to make this world peace. Thank you for coming to Japan! Let’s enjoy Japan together!

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