Kyoto in Half a Day: Enter Kinkaku-ji & Bus to Kyoto — Guide Yuki

What Is a Private Day Trip from Tokyo to Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

I guided the guests on a day trip to Kyoto from Tokyo before they were to board a cruise traveling from Tokyo to Morioka, Aomori, Alaska, and Seattle. As they did not seem particularly interested in temples and shrines, when we arrived in front of Kinkaku-ji, the guests hesitated about whether to enter. Once I explained the admission fee, they quickly decided to go around, saying that a single coin was reasonable. After that, since they understood that strolling suited them well, we went up Kiyomizu-zaka and toured Sannen-zaka, Ninen-zaka, and the Yasaka Pagoda, and the guests were greatly impressed by the Yasaka Pagoda. In fact, I had been consulted beforehand about not being able to reserve an English-speaking rickshaw, so I arranged it on their behalf. However, as long-distance walking was not easy for them and they were tired from their long journey, I canceled it on the day with a sincere apology. It was a start where everything was unfamiliar since it was their first time, but when we parted at the ticket gate, the guests thanked me, saying they were satisfied and were truly grateful, which put me at ease. I was also able to recognize the challenges I still need to study, so I will continue to work toward becoming a guide with more depth, little by little. Thank you very much.

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Tour Report by Yuki

I’m Yuki from Nagoya, a city located between Tokyo and Osaka. I have been working for a travel agency for over 25 years, so I can assist you in creating a personalized itinerary and help you make the most of your time. I will also do my best to handle unexpected situations and provide alternative plans as much as possible.
Personally, I love visiting cultural sites such as shrines and temples. I hope your trip to Japan will be wonderful, and I would be happy to spend time with you as your guide ( in Nagoya, Inuyama, Takayama area, Kyoto, Nara, Kanazawa…to name a few. )