Kyoto: Kimono Forest & Bamboo Grove — Guide Chiyuki

November, 2025

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

  • 11:30　Arashiyama　Meeting point
  • 11:50 Kimono Forest
  • 12:10~13:20 Bamboo Grove
  • 13:30~14:20 Lunch, shopping
  • 15:00~16:30 Kiyomizu-dera Temple, shopping
  • 17:00　Gion Hanamikoji, Shijo Street　Dismissal

Tour Itinerary in Detail

Over the course of the day the route took in Kimono Forest at 11:50, Bamboo Grove at 12:10, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, shopping at 15:00 and Gion Hanamikoji, Shijo Street　Dismissal at 17:00.

Title: What's a Private Shopping-Focused Day Tour of Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The group had a fun day full of laughter throughout the tour. The guests really enjoyed shopping, so we stopped at quite a few shops in both Arashiyama and Kiyomizu. Since they wanted to spend plenty of time shopping, we adjusted the plan to spend the remaining time exploring the Kiyomizu area, which has an abundance of shops. They bought so many items that there almost wasn't enough time, and they enjoyed it thoroughly. At the end, they wished to have dinner around the Gion area, so I guided them through Gion and introduced a restaurant where they could enjoy a variety of Japanese dishes before concluding the tour.

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Tour Report by Chiyuki

Hello, I am a tour guide, Chiyuki. If I write my name in Japanese, it means one thousand happiness. Please call me Chiyuki. I am looking forward to seeing you.
I have been guiding many visitors from all parts of the world since I became a tour guide.
I hope Japan can attract many people with beautiful scenery, culture, historical buildings, food and so on. What are you interested in?
And I couldn’t be happier if I can help you to create memories of a wonderful trip.
I will make my best effort to satisfy my guests. See you soon. Thank you very much. Chiyuki

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