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Free tour of Kyoto, the city of dreams.

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Japandas
Quality Verified Registered on December 21, 2022

Hello travelers, welcome to JAPANDAS, the first foreign community company in Japan. It was born from two Colombians who left everything for love and exchanged coffee for delicious Japanese sushi. Since we set foot on Japanese lands, we have been surprised by the level of civic culture and order and we have immersed ourselves in this fabulous samurai story full of manuals of conduct and mutual respect. We are waiting for you to join us on our magical journeys full of incredible stories told by our well-trained tour guides.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Get to know one of the cities where dreams come true, where great industries like Nintendo were born and be part of a great adventure full of colorful landscapes, geishas, ​​samurai, temples and much more.

Itinerary:

The tour starts from the SANJO-OHASHI bridge station, where we will take a short walk along the KAMOGAWA River, you will hear stories of how Kyoto became the capital of Japan and one of the most important cities.

Later , we will find the most beautiful place in Kyoto, the Geisha District (GION) , where you can observe an atmosphere of ancient architecture called Machi-Ya , traditional wooden houses that are more than 150 years old , a memorable place to keep. in our memories.

The next stop will be at CHION-IN SAMON , one of the most prestigious temples in Japan , there we will explain how the Japanese introduced Buddhism as a religion and why Christianity was a complete failure.

During the tour we will enter HISASHI-YAMA, one of the most historic areas of Kyoto where you will be delighted with fascinating stories of the ancient emperors and samurai warriors (Shoguns).

Finally we will visit the Koshindo monkey temple and see the gigantic Yasaka pagoda built in the 8th century by Prince Shotoku.  

Kyoto is an interesting city, it will fill you not only with history and temples, but with a wide variety of cuisine. Once the tour is finished, we will give you recommendations for restaurants and activities to do.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Japan, 〒605-0009 Kyoto, Higashiyama W...
    Japan, 〒605-0009 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Ōhashichō, 三条大橋東詰 Sanjo Station
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    Spanish - SANJO STATION EXIT 6 https://maps.app.goo.gl/SWsETwgJvBmdNCMt8 English - SANJO STATIO EXIT 7 https://maps.app.goo.gl/NTx3t8KouURqG9fD9?g_st=ic

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Sanjo Station
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Kamo River
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Gion Shirakawa Namisato
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Chion-in Temple
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Kongoji (Yasaka Kōshindō) Temple
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Sannenzaka

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

670 ratings
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4.74
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4.7
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4.73
Quality
4.64
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Emilie 17 Apr 2024
Montreal

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Guide engagé et rassembleur, interactif dans son animation. Visite agréable pour débuter un séjour à Kyoto.
asta 17 Apr 2024
Copenhagen

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
Several people was waiting on their tour. No show guide. Not very promessing when booking a month in advance. He moved the tour AFTER the starting time to the day after. When traveling Japan, most people do not have the flexibility. It was very disrespectful.
Reto 17 Apr 2024
Buchs

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Ayumi was a great tour guide. She explained everything in good English and brought some pictures for better understanding. Also we always had enough time to take pictures and she gave us some food recommendations.
Juan 16 Apr 2024
Aranjuez

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Una visita estupenda, muy enriquecedora y muy multicultural.
Karen 15 Apr 2024
Burbank

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Ayumi was a fantastic guide! She knew her information very well and shared it in a fun and engaging way. The pictures she shared really helped to explain the history. One of the best Guru Walks we’ve been on. I’d highly recommend this tour, especially if you are new to Kyoto. Arigato gozaimasu
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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