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
- 12:25 Meet at Kyoto Station Central Gate, travel by JR
- 13:00 Fushimi Inari Taisha, about 60 minutes, travel by Keihan
- 14:10 Gion, about 60 minutes
- Go to Nijo Castle by taxi
- 15:30 Nijo Castle, about 60 minutes
- To go to Arashiyama, see off to Nijo Station, travel by subway, arrive at Nijo Station 16:50
- After guiding on future travel methods, etc., dismiss on-site at 17:00 and return to Kyoto Station.
What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like on a Rainy Day? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests enjoyed matcha desserts and appreciated the history of the sites. They appeared very satisfied. At Nijo Castle in particular, they became very interested in the history of the Tokugawa family and greatly enjoyed the exhibits. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a rainy day, but by using a taxi partway through, we were able to save time and efficiently visit three locations. At a shop where we stopped for matcha ice cream, I made an origami crane for the guests, which surprised the other tourists around us so much that they asked to take photos, creating quite a lively moment.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Kyoto～Inari | 150JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Fushimi Inari～Gion-Shijo | 240JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Nijojo-mae～Nijo | 220JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Nijo～Kyoto | 180JPY |
| Total | 790JPY | ||
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