Kyoto: Hotel Kyoto & Sanjusangendo — Guide Harumi
October, 2025
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
- 9:00 Hotel Kyoto
- 9:30.−10:00 Togetsukyo Bridge
- 9:30-11;00 Kinkaku-ji Temple
- 11:30-12:20 Lunch (Sushiro Gion)
- 12:50-13:30 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
- 13:50-14:20 Sanjusangendo
- 14:40 Hotel Kyoto
- Tour ends
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The guests were a very pleasant three-generation group visiting from Oceania. At Togetsukyo Bridge, we stayed for about 20 minutes to take photos, and I gave explanations about Horin-ji Temple and Togetsukyo Bridge. At Kinkaku-ji, some of the guests turned back from the entrance and waited in the car. We had planned to visit Kiyomizu-dera after lunch, but it looked like it would take a very long time for the car to get into the parking lot, so with the guests' consent we skipped it. Since we were able to see Fushimi Inari Taisha earlier than expected, thanks to the driver's kindness we visited Sanjusangendo to make up for skipping Kiyomizu-dera. Some of the guests waited in the car, while others went in to see it. It turned out to be better than expected, and they were quite moved. For lunch we had planned to go to a particular restaurant, but since some of the guests were tired and did not seem able to eat much, I took them to a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant instead. They were very pleased and told me it was a "Good choice." Because some of the guests appeared tired, we finished more than 30 minutes early, but with their consent we decided to end the tour there.
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Hello, my name is Harumi, and I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in Japan. I have been actively involved in volunteer activities for many years, sharing my passion for Japanese culture and history. As a kimono dressing instructor, I can provide hands-on kimono experiences and guide tours. Additionally, I have extensive knowledge of sumo wrestling, making my tours ideal for those interested in this fascinating sport. I am also well-versed in Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings (Jūdenken) and can introduce historical townscapes dating back to the Edo period. If you are interested, I would be happy to show you around the sake brewing process in the Nada region.
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Highly recommended if looking for a comfortable tour…
Jul 11, 2026
Rahul_P
Viator review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
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Highly recommended if looking for a comfortable tour of kyoto. Our guide and driver were amazing. The guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything with great details as we toured around.
Jul 7, 2026
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Harumi and Kyoto
This was amazing – truly memory making. Harumi is…
Jul 7, 2026
782MarkS782
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Harumi and Kyoto
This was amazing – truly memory making. Harumi is an incredible guide – she personalised our tour according to our interests, we laughed, we learned and she created memories – Thank you (one of the best).
Jun 25, 2026
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Harumi was a fantastic guide…
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Great visit with a great guide Harumi
Harumi was a fantastic guide – very friendly and very knowledgeable. Even weeks before the tour, her communication was outstanding, asking me what we would be interested in seeing, ages and interests of the members in our party, and laying out a thoughtful and perfect itinerary for our day. Her knowledge made our visit to Himeji Castle way more interesting and engaging than if we had just gone by ourselves. We would definitely book again!
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Amazing guided experience
Harumi is an amazing guide.…
Jun 21, 2026
Andrew_M
Viator review: Private Kyoto Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)
Amazing guided experience
Harumi is an amazing guide. Knows everything about the sites she takes you to. She is excellent with kids and even brought them oregami and treats. The heat was a bit oppressive and we were so glad we paid for the driver with a large and clean air conditioned van. Harumi, the guide, was a true professional. She devised a very good itinerary and was also flexible when the kids were hungry, etc. Would highly recommend.