Kyoto: Ippodo & Teramachi Shopping Arcade — Guide Kazz

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

The guests sent their requests in stages beforehand, so I revised the itinerary each time. Since they wanted to buy matcha at a well-known tea shop, we went there at the very start of the tour. Even so, some varieties were sold out, but they bought four cans of matcha and, having been asked by friends to buy various items, purchased quite a lot. It was hot again today, but there were clouds, so it was not as hot as the day before, which was a bit of a relief. This was a day trip from Tokyo, and the guests planned to return to Tokyo on the 8:00 bullet train. Since they wanted halal food for lunch, I made a reservation as we were leaving the bamboo grove. There was a Muslim center nearby, which gave the area a nice atmosphere. Before going to Fushimi Inari, they said they wanted to see the Yasaka Pagoda, so we went right up to it, but they realized they had left a bag at the lunch restaurant, so we went back to retrieve it right away. Usually I check the seats for any left-behind items after the guests have left, but today, while I had stepped outside for a moment to contact a taxi, all the guests came out at once, so I ended up neglecting the lost-item check. I reflected that these things tend to happen at exactly such moments. At the end, we went to Teramachi shopping street and parted ways at the entrance to Nishiki Market.

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Tour Report by Kazz

I’m Ryoichi Kazuma and my nickname is “Kazz”. I live in Kyotanabe city next to Kyoto city. I want guests to enjoy Kyoto by seeing and experiencing not only from outside but also from inside. I offer various information from daily matters to traditional cultures. Most destinations in Kyoto are located on the eastern side or the western side. As I want to guide guests to as many destinations as possible, I make an efficient itinerary and recommend a taxi use to save time. Additionally, I take pictures at various spots and finally share the link to my storage. By doing so, guests can download their favorite pictures from my storage. Please enjoy Kyoto night and day!