Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Keiko

Title: What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Kinkaku-ji and Nijo Castle

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The guests were on their final day in Kyoto, departing after checking out of their hotel, and left the hotel around 10:40. By the time we arrived at Enmachi Station it was already past 12:30, so I asked whether they would like to have lunch first or head straight to Kinkaku-ji. They preferred to have lunch first, so I called Gontaro Kinkaku-ji branch to reserve a table. A table was ready upon our arrival, so they were able to enjoy their lunch smoothly. After lunch, they mentioned they would like to have some coffee before visiting Kinkaku-ji, so we stopped by a coffee shop and then I guided them through Kinkaku-ji. They took their time exploring the Ninomaru Palace at Nijo Castle, so it lasted almost until the castle's closing time. Since they would not be returning to the hotel right away, they asked that I conclude the guided tour at Nijo Castle, so we finished in front of Nijo Castle. They had not reserved seats on the Shinkansen bound for Hiroshima and said they planned to leave Kyoto without departing too late. The guests currently reside in Europe. Both had lived in Asia for half a year, during which they spoke English, and they use English for work. Having traveled in Asia the previous year and stayed in the region before, they had developed an interest in Asia and were traveling in Japan this year. They were interested in Japanese history, and I answered the questions about Japanese history that they asked.

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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.