(3hours)Zero Emission Car Private Kyoto Tour with Japanese Guide
I would like to enhance your excitement to be in the ancient capital of Japan. In March 2024, there was official announcement from the Ministry of Transport and Tourism that it is now possible for tour guides to provide tour services in private vehicles. I will do our best to provide a comfortable stay in Kyoto for both first-time visitors and repeat visitors. Itinerary is just one of the example for the day and it is possible to add more places to visit along the way. Due to the rear seat space limitation, recommended number of guests are up to 3 with all adult guests or 4 with one child guest.
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(3hours)Zero Emission Car Private Kyoto Tour with Japanese Guide
Pickup included
What's included in (3hours)Zero Emission Car Private Kyoto Tour with Japanese Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Entoku-in
A sub-temple of Kodaiji Temple and Kenninji Temple known as the "Temple of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Nene". Nene spent 19 years at this cosmetic castle (restored from Fushimi Castle) before her passing. The enshrined three-sided Daikokuten statue is a "Nenjibutsu", a Buddha to remember Hideyoshi. The ink painting by Hasegawa et al. on the 32 sliding doors has been designated as an Important National Cultural Property. Currently a digital replica stands in its place. The North Garden has also been designated as a Special Site of Scenic Beauty. The beautiful, Ikeizuma-style (garden focusing around a pond) front garden of Fushimi Castle was changed to a dry landscape garden by Masakaza Kobori when was it was moved here. Additionally, visitors can also see Nene's actual hand bowl, as well as enjoy Matcha in the tea room.
Gion ShirakawaPass-by Only
Gion Shirakawa is in the entertainment district near Yasaka Shrine. Traditional wooden houses, restaurants and teahouses along the stream create a special atmosphere. Especially in spring, pink flowers of cherry trees and fresh green weeping willows show a nice contrast. If you are lucky, you might see some wedding couples in kimono, geisha or maiko on the street. They have a light-up event in the sakura season.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Rich in tradition, Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties. The current Palace was rebuilt in 1855 and comprises several structures--including the Shisinden, the Seiryoden, the Kogosyo, the Ogakumonjyo, and the Otsunegoten--that reflect the architectural styles of various periods.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- English speaking Japanese Guide Service
- WiFi on board
- Private Car service with no mileage limitation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottle of water/sparkling water
- Entrance tickets (Those sites mentioned in the sample itinerary)
- Parking fee (20USD)
- (10USD)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We accept dietary request
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
I can meet at the guest's hotel reception with holding tour logo in hands. In case the guest's hotel is located in the area where the car is difficult to reach, I will inform the guest in advance to wait at the location outside of the hotel.
Meeting / End Points
- I can meet at the guest's hotel reception with holding tour logo in hands. In case the guest's hotel is located in the area where the car is difficult to reach, I will inform the guest in advance to wait at the location outside of the hotel.