Kyoto: Board Kintetsu Limited Express — Guide Anne

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

[Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private day trip to Nara for a group visiting Japan. The representative of the group was unwell and could not join on the day, so I guided the rest of the group to Nara. To purchase limited express train tickets, the meeting time was changed to 6:45 AM. It rained that day, so I was a little concerned, but everyone was a strong walker and full of energy. After visiting Kasuga Taisha Shrine, we walked from Mizuya Shrine along the foot of Mount Wakakusa and visited Nigatsudo Hall. Because it was so early in the morning, there was no one else around besides us, and the guests thoroughly enjoyed the sacred atmosphere. We walked behind the Great Buddha Hall, and when we reached the entrance to the Great Buddha Hall, we were suddenly met with a wave of people. Next, we strolled through Naramachi. Because it was raining and a weekday, the streets were quiet. The guests were surprised by the migawari-zaru charms and the old traditional houses. After lunch, we wandered around until the train departure time, walking through the Mochiidono shopping street, the Higashimuki shopping street, and so on. We stopped by a gachapon shop and bought some bread at a bakery. The guests mentioned that they travel about twice a year. That day was their last day in Kyoto. I would love for them to visit Kyoto and Nara again. There are no receipts available for buses in Nara.

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Tour Report by Anne

Hello, I am Atsuko Hori. My nickname is “Anne” because I’m a big fan of ” Anne of Green Gables”. I am cheerful, talkative and punctual. I’ve been doing guiding more than ten years mainly in Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka. I am especially familiar with ” Geisha Districts”, where traditional Japanese dancers live. I graduated from the university of Education in Nara. I love kids. Actually I have three grandchildren. I like history, architecture and local foods. My motto is giving the best hospitality to my guests. I think we will have a good time during the tour. Would you like to join my tour?