We can go to the Ginkakuji temple by bus and walk along the philosopher's path.
Then visit Heian shrine or Nanzenji temple.
After that, Gion district to Kiyomizu-temple, we can appreciate different historical sites and shops too. It should be 1.5hs walk.
Take a bus or taxi if we get tired or run out of time but it could be easy walk and we gonna have a great time I guess.
At your hotel in Kyoto or Osaka/Kyoto st.In front of Starbucks coffee
At your hotel in Kyoto or Osaka
Let’s start the day from silver pavilion zen temple along Kyoto Eastern mountain Higashiyama.
It starts just outside to Ginkskuji follows a canal.
Have special Japanese green tea at Nanzenji temple with small rock gardens and beautiful sliding doors and a large brick aqueduct in it’s spacious inside.
Then let’s explore the Geisha street Gion area and end up to Kiyomizu temple, NESCO world heritage site of wooden stage.
I’ll take you to Fushimiinari, the thousand of gates to o heaven at the end of your tour.
Guide fee& guide translation fee from Osaka to your place
-Transportation free for you and your guide
-Lunch for you and your guide
-admission fee for you and your guide
give me your details at least 14days ahead.
The tour route varies in the condition of the weather, incidents or transport issues
-Tour with public transportation.(bus, taxi, train )or the other ones as you book through triplelights.
-Itinerary would be changed due to the weather or heavy traffic jam.
-let me know if your party has an elder traveler or baby in advance.
-we have to talk a lot to make your itinerary the best of all, I don’t care about our back and forth inquiries.
Nobuko (NoNo) was a great one-day tour guide. She met us promptly at the hotel and took us through the itinerary for the day, making sure we were ready for the experience. Once in Koyasan, she took us for a well-paced walk through the cemetery, stopping at multiple shrines, graves and other points of interest, which we would have otherwise missed the significance of. When we reached the most holy place on the tour, where etiquette had to be strictly observed, NoNo explained in a helpful way to make sure we understood the significance of where we were and how to get the most of this unique experience. We toured further temples after lunch, but NoNo made sure our 13 year old son stayed invested and interested in the tour, including when it was time to take an ice cream break ;). Lastly, she made sure we were correctly checked into the Buddhist Monks' monastery for our overnight stay before leaving us. We recommend you book NoNo for your tour!
Thank you for your kind feedback, Elijah! san! I'm glad you enjoyed the Koyasan tour and that your son stayed engaged. It was a pleasure to guide you, and I appreciate your recommendation. I hope to see you on another adventure soon! Best Regards, Nono
We had a fabulous day in Kobe sightseeing and enjoyed the very knowledgeable and lovely Nono as our tour guide - could only highly recommend her!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Sibylle san! I'm thrilled to hear that you and your family had a fabulous day in Kobe. It was a pleasure guiding you all, and your recommendation means a lot to me!
Nobuko-san is an outstanding and enthusiastic guide. She speaks excellent English and is exceptionally knowledgeable about Japanese culture, people, and foods. She is active and encouraged questions during our customized and preferred physically demanding walks/hikes throughout the day. She found the best experiences during our planned activities and ensured the impromptu lunch venue was of a quality experience. Nobuko-san is also humorous and made us laugh through the day. She is now a friend and an honorary family member.
Thank you so much Ms Mimi for your kind words! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the walks, hikes, and cultural experiences. It was a pleasure to share laughs and make memories with you. I look forward to our next adventure together! Warm regards, Nobuko
Nobuku was excellent! She spoke excellent English and was helpful, friendly, professional and got along well with all the different age ranges in our large group. We had 7 people ranging from kids to seniors and she helped create an itinerary that each of us enjoyed! It was a pleasure to meet her and she went above and beyond in communicating helpful tips with us before, during and after the tour day!
Thank you very much for your kind words! It was a pleasure guiding your group and creating an itinerary that suited everyone's interests. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the tips helpful. Especially, your kids were indeed adorable! If you ever return to the area, I'd be delighted to guide you again. Safe travels!