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  • A guest room (Zashiki) in Kawai Kanjiro Memorial House.
  • If you want to see the interior of a traditional Japanese House , I recommend you to visit Kawai Kanjiro Memorial House . It's quite amazing that the Emperor and Empress visited this Memorial House in 2008.
  • People used to decorate rooms with Mayudama decoration comprising a willow twig hung with cocoon-shaped rice cakes during a New Year's Season.
  • Kawai Kanjiro was a versatile artist . He became a noted pottery and ceramic artist. He was a sculptor and famous calligrapher. When you enter the House , Something strange but lovely wooden object welcoms you."yokoso okoshi yasu"
  • This is Jishu Shrine. Jisyu Shrine is famous for matchmaking. Many people come to pray for good matches.
  • This is Otowa no Taki waterfall. The three streams symbojize good health academic achievement and finding a good match in marrige.
  • Kiyomizudera,one of the most popular temples in kyoto. About 4millon people visit this temple every year. you can enjoy "Cos-Play" You can have yourself made up like a Geisya or Maiko and walk around in Temple compound.
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Hiroshi Y.

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Kyoto (Living), Nara

 

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English, Japanese (Native)

 

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About Tour Guide Hiroshi Y.

Hello,I am HIROSHI YOKOYAMA. Please call me Hiro, not "hero". I have been lived in kyoto

for more than 30years. So, I am very familiar with the city of Kyoto and a unique culture

developed in Japan as well. I can offer you not only historic places like Nijo castle, Kinkakuji temple ,Kiyomizu temple etc., but also off the beaten track spots Nijo jinya house or nicknamed

"ninjya house" ,Katsura Imperial Villa etc.. I am really looking forward to seeing you .

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Kyoto's most popular sightseeing spots tour and enjoy a various kinds of Kyoto's specialities

Kyoto
8 hours

This tour covers 3 must-see sites and Nishiki Market. You can experience the most renownd sites such as the Golden Pavilion, the rockGarden at Ryo-an...

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The tour covers 4 must-see sites in Kyoto

Kyoto
8 hours

This tour covers 4 must-see sightseeing spots in Kyoto. Firstly, we visit Fushimi Inari Shrine. If you walk through in the countless Trii-gates in ...

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Let's enjoy walking around the ancient city called Heijyokyo or Nara established in 710.

Nara
8 hours

Nara is the most ancient city in Japan. You can see one of the most biggest images of Buddha in Japan called"Daibutu-san", and You also see many dee...

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Kiyomizudera(Kiyomizu Temple) and kawai kannjirou Memorial house and Sanjyusangendou

Kyoto
8 hours

This tour covers one of the most popular temples in Kyoto Kiyomizudera and walking around Kiyomuzu area and Shitijyo area including Sanjyusangendo t...

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This tour covers 3 must-see scenic spots in Kyoto. Fushimi Inari-Shrine,Nanzenji-temple and Eikando-

Kyoto
8 hours

Fushimi-Inari shrine , where there are more than 10,000 Torii-gates or Shinto holy gates on the hillside of Mt,Fushimi. If you walk through the tunne...

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Tamara C.

Jul 2, 2024

“ Kyoto top four sites ”

Hiroshi was very informative and generous. We enjoyed the insight to Kyoto. We left it to the guide to chose sites and was very happy. Distances between each sight was larger than I originally expected and navigating the train & bus systems was a little more complex so I would highly recommend booking a tour with Hiroshi. - The navigation and insights and individual attention takes the tour to the next level.

Gary T.

Jun 23, 2024

“ Excellent tour of Kyoto ”

We booked a Celebrity cruise around Japan. The stop at Kyoto is the Port of Osaka. To avoid the large, impersonal tours offered by the cruise line we decided to book a private tour to help us navigate public transportation to Kyoto and avoid some of the crowds. Hiroshi was an excellent choice for a guide. He speaks very good English and is extremely knowledgeable about the sites and explained their historic significance. He took us to a local restaurant and we had a fabulous bento box and great sushi.

Hiroshi Y.

Dear Gary T I am grateful to you for your great reviews on June one day tour in Kyoto. According to your request, I showed you a couple of temples which have many beautiful and authentic gardens such as Tohukuji temple, Tenjyu-an temple and Silver pavilion temple I felt so happy because both of you showed me great respect for the Japanese culture. Best regards June 26 Hiroshi Y.

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Richard W.

Jun 18, 2024

“ Excellent tour with Hiroshi ”

We had a fantastic tour and learnt so much about Kyoto Hiroshi is a really good guide but be prepared to do alot of walking and answer a few questions in his quiz, it was fun. I would thoroughly recommend Hiroshi

Hiroshi Y.

Dear Richard I say thank you of your great reviews for one day tour in Kyoto. All of you must be deeply moved when you were face to face with the real buddha statues in Sanjyu-sangendo temple and gorgeously shinning Golden Pavilion temple, which boast me so much, thank you for your cooperation. Best regards Jun 23 Hiroshi Y.

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Steven K.

Jun 1, 2024

“ Excellent tour guide and tour in Kyoto ”

Without doubt one of the best day in Japan today . We were warmly welcomed by Hiroshi and had a fantastic start! The guide and tour was excellent . We had a great day in Kyoto. Hiroshi has a warm personality and highly motivated tour guide. We learn about history, art, culture and much more. Highly recommened!!!

Hiroshi Y.

Dear Steven K I am very grateful to you for your great reviews on Jun 1 one day tour in Kyoto. I feel happy while guiding such a knowledgeable person who has deeply interested in Japanese culture and history. Best regards Jun 20 Hiroshi