The tour starts at JR Kyoto Station at 9 AM. You will go to Demachi Yanagi Station by JR Nara Line and Keihan Line. From there you will begin walking. The main tourist attractions of this tour are Ginkaku-ji Temple ( the Silver Pavilion ), the Philosopher's Path, Nanzen-ji Temple, Heian Jingu Shrine Garden and Maruyama Park. The tour ends at Gion Shijo Station of Keihan Line.
JR Kyoto Station
Gion Shijo Station of Keihan Line
During this period in usual years, you can enjoy viewing cherry blossoms, varying from early bloom to full bloom.
Ginkaku-ji Temple (the Silver Pavilion ) is a symbolic temple of Higashiyama Culture of Muromachi Period (1333 - 1578) characterized by wabi-sabi or refined simplicity and rusticity.
The Philosopher's Path with a narrow stream is lined with hundreds of cherry trees.
A popular photo spot in the precinct of Nanzen-ji Temple, in which runs a high-rise waterway supported by arch-shaped brick piers.
Weeping cherry trees will be in blossom in the Heian Jingu Shrine Garden, a strolling-style landscape garden with a pond.
Cherry blossom viewing along the Kamo River from Marutamachi Street to Shijo Street
At Maruyama Park you will see lots of people having parties under cherry blossoms, eating and drinking merrily.
Strolling along the Gion area.
guide fee
transportation fee : ¥410 per person ( you and guide ),
entrance fee for Ginkaku-ji and Heian Shrine Garden : ¥1,100 per person
and lunch.
It is desirable to carry overseas travel insurance because the guide is not liable for any damage or loss incurred during the tour. It is also requested to bring enough Japanese yen with you because some restaurants and taxis do not accept credit cards.
This is a limited-time tour from March 25 to April 5 in 2024 except on Saturdays and Sundays.
This is a limited-time tour from March 25th till April 5th in 2024.
The cherry blossom season varies from year to year and the day of your tour may be too early or too late for cherry blossoms.
At this time of the year it is occasionally still cold, so wear warm clothes, please.
Sneakers or walking shoes and portable umbrellas are desirable.
Following the Golden route, we booked Yoshi for a second day with this Silver route. Same energy, same distance walked (12km) and so many things to remember. And a highlight to end the day with the visit of Kyoto rail station, a must see in my view before a final dinner at the local restaurant! Thanks Yoshi, this was a wonderful day.
With Yoshi as guide, the only think you need is a good pair of shoes. Be ready to walk to visit many sites, discover the differences and the similarities and remembering the different Shogun eras :) What a day this was, we took train, taxi, we walked 13 km and we saw wonderful things. In addition to this, we learned a lot about Japan history! Thanks Yoshi!
We had a wonderful day with Toshi. He took us to see the most interesting and famous places in Kyoto, and he also explained the cultural and historical aspects of what he was showing us, as well as aspects of life in general in Japan.
Hi Devi. Thank you so much for your nice review for my tour yesterday. I also had a great time, explaining historical back grounds of each site we visited. Especially I was pleased that Matteo enjoyed my silly jokes and Japanese puns. I hope he will continue learning basic Japanese phrases. Best wishes. Yoshie
I am so pleased we booked this tour for our short stay in Kyoto Yoshi was incredible he was knowledgeable, friendly and very professional and the Golden tour was just magical. If you are ever in Kyoto you should book this tour
Hi Gerry. Thank you so much for your superb review for my tour yesterday. It was very nice meeting and talking with you two. I hope you will return home safe with lots of good memories of Japan. With best wishes. Yoshie