Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car — Guide Keiko

Title: What Is a 6-Hour Private Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

I guided a group made up of relatives. One of the guests had been to Japan more than 20 times, but it was everyone's first visit to Kyoto. Since there were many places the group wished to see, I guided them to all of their requested destinations except Fushimi Inari Taisha within 6 hours. They mentioned that after arriving in Kyoto the previous day, they had visited only Fushimi Inari Taisha. We started with a walk through the bamboo grove, and after viewing the Sogenchi Garden at Tenryu-ji Temple, I pointed out Togetsukyo Bridge from the car window. When asked whether it is true that people in Japan eat Kentucky Fried Chicken at Christmas, I answered yes, and the group decided that since it was Christmas in Japan they would have Kentucky Fried Chicken for lunch, so we had lunch there. I explained that because Kentucky Fried Chicken runs television commercials advertising Christmas chicken, some people do eat Kentucky Fried Chicken at Christmas. Before visiting Kiyomizu-dera Temple, I judged that returning to the Hotel by taxi by 14:30 would be difficult, and with the guests' consent, we ended the taxi at Kiyomizu-dera. In front of the Nio-mon gate steps at Kiyomizu-dera, the guest who made the booking said their knee had become painful and that they could not climb the stairs at Kiyomizu-dera. I guided them to a gentler set of steps, but they said they could not manage those either, so in the end the group did not go to any of the areas requiring an admission fee. We shopped along the approach to Kiyomizu-dera, passed through Sannenzaka, took photos at the Yasaka Pagoda, and finished at Higashioji-dori.

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Tour Report by Keiko

I am Keiko Ibuki, Goverment-Licensed Guide. I passed National Guide examination and registered in 2015. I started guiding job in 2016. I mainly guide Kansai area, especially Kyoto. From 2016 to 2019, I guided visitors from overseas about 50 days. In 2023, I guided visitors from overseas about 50 days. I passed 2nd grade of Kyoto Tourism and Culture examination in 2020. I passed National Examination for Certified Travel Supervisors in 1997. I can tailor my guided tour to meet your requirements. I would like to make your visit to Japan enjoyable and memorable.