Kyoto in One Day: Kinkakuji & Teramachi Shopping Arcade — Guide Kazz

What Is a Private Kyoto Walking Tour Like from the Hotel? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests came from North America on a 15-day trip covering Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Niseko. I was unable to reach them until just before the tour, but we managed to meet without any problems. In the end, they had not looked at the tentative itinerary I had sent in advance, and they had no particular requests about where they wanted to go, so I guided them along the popular route mentioned above. When I asked what they had seen in Tokyo, they did not remember the specific names, so they showed me their photos. The tour started right after they arrived at their hotel in Kyoto from Tokyo. They mentioned that where they live it can get quite cold, but as the sun went down the temperature dropped sharply and they said they felt cold, so I gave them the disposable heat packs I had stashed in my backpack. They were delighted and even asked where they could buy them. Toward the end, I guided them through Gion to Teramachi, where they could have dinner and do some shopping, but they said they wanted to head back to the hotel for the time being, so they took a taxi from Teramachi-Shijo back to the hotel and we wrapped up the tour. As the taxi pulled away, one of the guests smiled and waved, which made me feel happy.

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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!