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 8:40 Keage Incline
  • 2 9:10 Nanzen-ji Temple
  • 3 10:00 Philosopher's Path
  • 4 11:20 Ginkaku-ji Temple
  • 5 12:30 Kyoto Imperial Palace Garden

What Is a Private Cherry Blossom and Philosopher's Path Tour to Ginkaku-ji in Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

Since the guest was staying in the Yamashina area, we arranged to meet at Yamashina Station. As the guest was a visitor from Europe, I guided them in a European language rather than in English. The guest's request was to visit Ginkaku-ji, so the tour became a journey through cherry blossoms and history, starting from a famous cherry blossom spot, walking along the Philosopher's Path, and reaching Ginkaku-ji. Thanks to the clear, sunny weather, the guest was very pleased. Although we walked quite a long distance, the guest was very energetic and cheerful, which made guiding a genuine pleasure for me as well.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1BusGinkakuji-michi/Kyoto City Bus~Imadegawa230JPY
Section 2SubwayYamashina~Keage260JPY
Total490JPY

Je m’appelle Nobu, enchanté.
Depuis 2019, en tant que guide francophone et propriétaire d’un établissement d’hébergement, je fais découvrir les charmes de Kyoto, Osaka et Nara.Après avoir obtenu un master en environnement et tourisme à Paris, il a passé cinq ans et demi au Sénégal et au Gabon en tant que chercheur et parle français avec un accent africain;)
Je peux vous proposer des itinéraires adaptés à vos goûts, comprenant bien sûr les sites touristiques célèbres, mais aussi des lieux et des restaurants recommandés que seuls les habitants connaissent. N’hésitez pas à me consulter.