Please remember that guests may walk a lot in this excursion, especially at the wide Arashiyama Park and several old temples which are scattered about in the neighborhood zone. This is why guests can realize the treasure of the deep and sophisticated cultures that have been nurtured through that long history, only from learning it by walking on their own two feet.
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Hello Yoshi san,
Thank you for forwarding the photos. I can access them and will download to my home computer later today.
I have been catching up with my work tasks and am writing this from my office, but they do look very nice.
We very much enjoyed our trip to Kanazawa and as you say, it was a good place to pair with Kyoto to see both
a former capital and a smaller town.
I think you are too modest with yourself rating as an amateur! We felt very well taken care of by you and the van driver.
And you arranged our very busy schedule and made sure that we were well taken care of. Only an expert could have
kept us on time AND given us such a complete look at Kyoto's sights. So, thank you so much for your time and for forwarding
the photos. We had an excellent time everywhere on our Japan vacation and will remember Kyoto especially well due to your good work.
Arigato gozaimasu Yoshi sensei!
Thank you,
Good day!Thank you very much for giving me such lavish words! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed a lot in Kanazawa and now you went back to your sweet home without any problems.I was so lucky to be able to share the same time with the warm-hearted family from GA.Thank you again, and you have a good weekend, please!
Thank you, Yoshi-san, for the lovely photographs and the care you took in arranging them.
I would be honored if you put any photographs you wish on your website.
Regarding my "nicest comment”. There are many nice observations I could make regarding the tour,
but let’s see if the following review meets your needs:
“Knowledgeable, gracious and patient, Yoshi was a wonderful tour guide, who gave me a deeper understanding
of Japanese Culture and History, especially how Kyoto played an important role in creating the modern Japan.
we admire.”
【日本語訳】
ヨシさん、素敵な写真と、それらを観光地毎に整理していただいた丁寧なご配慮に感謝します。
ご希望の写真があれば、どうぞご遠慮なく貴方のウェブサイトに掲載していただいて結構です。
「最高のコメント」についてですが、今回の貴方のツアーに関して良い点はたくさんありますが、以下のレビューが お客様のニーズに合っているかどうか、一度ご確認願います。
「知識豊富で、親切で、忍耐強いヨシさんは素晴らしいツアーガイドでした。日本の文化と歴史、
特に京都が私たちが尊敬する近代日本を築く上で重要な役割を果たしたことを深く理解することができました。」
Vincent san, thank you again for giving me the "Nicest words" for my website. (I intended to let me use the "Nicest words" you kindly commented on Oct. 02; 10:56. I'm not bold enough to request an gentleman to give me the "Nicest words"...( ^)o(^ ) )As I said so, I felt sorry that Beverly san could not attend all the tour. On the other hand, we were able to try a bit adventurous tour, too, such as climbing up the steep staircase to the 3rd floor of that oldest pagoda (Hokan-ji) or ramble around the Gion area, right? (I somehow was feeling as if I was walking with my old friend from US...(^^♪ )With your kind permission, I added your photos on the tour and the "Nicest words" as attached above.Thank you again, Vincent san and Beverly san, for sharing your time with me. I'll never forget about the autumn days in the ancient capital of the far eastern country.Yoshi【日本語訳】ヴィンセントさん、私のウェブサイトへ「最高のお言葉」をくださり、改めてありがとうございます。（私は、10月2日10時56分に親切にコメントしていただいた「最高のお言葉」を使わせていただくつもりでした。私は、初めて出会った紳士へ「最高の言葉」をお願いするほど大胆な男ではございません…( ^)o(^ ) ）そうは言っても、ベバリーさんがツアーのすべてに参加できなかったのは残念でしたね。一方で、あの最古の仏塔（法観寺）の３階まで急峻な階段を登ったり、祇園をぶらぶら歩いたりと、ちょっとした冒険もできましたよね？（なんだかアメリカの旧友と歩いているような気分でした… (^^♪)）ご許可をいただきましたので、ツアー中の写真と「最高の一言」を上記に添付させていただきました。ヴィンセントさんとビバリーさん、一緒に時間を過ごしてくださり、改めてありがとうございました。極東の国の古都で過ごした秋の日々は決して忘れません。ヨシ2025年10月11日（土）Oct. 11 (Sat.), 2025
Good morn Yoshi San.
We are glad you got back not so late. And you have gone the extra mile to provide us with a great tour day.
And thank you for the recommendations in Osaka. We look forward to the pics and take your time.
You take care and appreciate your unending energy and perseverance to make us have a great trip.
Thank you very much for sharing your precious time with this amateurish and clumsy old tour guide!
Mr. Yoshi San! Thank you so much for showing us so much of Kyoto! The information you prepared for us was
very kind and we appreciated learning so much about the temples and shrines as we went to see them.
You made the tour a very enjoyable experience! Thank you again for everything and we look forward to seeing
the pictures you took when you have a chance to send them. 😊
Lucy, Tiffany, Jorge
I was so happy to be able to share the same time on 12 (Fri.) with the handsome family from the Lonestar state.Please have a safe journey home. I really wish your Japan tour would become wonderful memories!
Jun. 05 (Thu.)
Yoshi, I was able to get to the photos and will be saving them once we arrive back to our home in a day or two. We also would not mind if you wanted to use a photo of us as you requested for your website. We had a wonderful time in Japan and appreciated your company on the tour very much.
Thank you again!
Keith
Jun. 07 (Sat.)
We made it home safe and sound. I have been able to download the pictures and they look great! Thank you again for the wonderful time and tour.
Sincerely,
Keith, April, Kayla and Rachel
Dear Keith sanThank you for your reply.I'm so relieved to hear that.I hope all of you will go back to your sweet home safely.Take care, please!Yoshi / KOHOKU Tour
Hello Yoshi-san,
I apologize for the late reply. Things have been very busy since we returned home.
I have downloaded the pictures you provided and stored them in an alternate location. You are free to remove them as you wish.
Thanks,
Mitch
Dear Mitch san, thank you for your kind reply.I am relieved to hear that you went back to your sweet home without any problems and could open the photo files.Once again, I was very happy to have had a good chance to serve you all.You have a good day, please!
Thank you Yoshi San. You were our favorite guide! I will share the pictures and thanks so much.
And yes: please feel free to use these on your website.
Cheers!
Jim
Nice card from Barbara san & Russell san
Thank you very much, Jim san.Have a good day, please!Yoshi
Hello! Yoshi.
I just got access to a computer and was able to check the photos—everything looks great. Feel free to use them on your website as well!
Tulsi
Thanks, Tulsi san!
Yoshi san,
Thank you for the photos. I was able to download all of them. This was an easy process and I appreciate your time and effort. I have forwarded these to the other members of the family. These photos are some of the best we had for the entire trip. Thank you again!
Jason
Jason sanI strongly hope that all of your days in Japan this time will become unforgettably good memories.I was so glad to be able to meet all of you. I'll never forget about the wonderful and friendly families.
Hi Yoshi
Thank you for everything. It’s very nice of you to capture our family memories. We really appreciate it.
Thank you very much for the pictures and yes go ahead and use as you please.
Hi, all the To san's family members.I strongly hope that all of your days in Japan this time will be unforgettable good memories.I was so glad to be able to meet all of you.I'll never forget the handsome families.From YoshiApr., 02 (Tue.), 2024
Overview
- Kyoto
- 40,000 JPY
- 11 Hours
- 1~5 people
Itinerary
Meeting Point
At your staying hotel in Osaka or Kyoto- Arashiyama Park: Arashiyama Park Tenryu-ji temple, Bamboo forest, Rakushisya, Togetsu-kyo bridge; Lunch: Soba or Udon noodle. By using a private railways
- (a) Myoshin-ji Temple, or (b)Ryoan-ji Temple, or (c) Kinkaku-ji temple (AKA, Golden Pavilion)
- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine: Representative shrine in Japan, enshrining Sugawara no Michizane (菅原 道真; 845-903 AD), who is well known as an excellent scholar, poet and politician in Heian period
Ending Point
At your staying hotel or a place where you think it convenient for your party
What to Expect
- Let’s walk around some of the best spots in the Northern region of the Old Capital, after visiting the representative must-see spot, Arashiyama park.
- Arashiyama (Storm Mountain in English) originates from resort villa area of noblemen in Heian-kyo era (794 – 1192). Since the park has such a long history, there are so many places that attract us,…the first one is, of course, that old bridge of “Moon Crossing” over the Katsura river, which was named from the episode that the 90th Emperor Kameyama had composed a poem “The full moon is just like crossing the river”. You mustn’t miss the main hall and the wide “Sogen-chi” garden of Tenryu-ji Zen temple, one of the world heritages. You must feel a kind of authentic landscape of Japan when you pass through the bamboo forest toward Sagano area. You can appreciate the fantastic vista at the park through all seasons, but the best of the best must be cherry blossom season from late in Mar. to early in Apr. Autumnal leaves there, beginning from the middle of Nov. are also breathtakingly beautiful, not only the view of the mountains seen across the river but also at the old temples such as Gio-ji, Nison-in and Jyojyakko-ji temples. It must really be the art of Nature!
- Another main attraction of the excursion is to visit and appreciate old and prestigious temples, appurtenant structures such as five-storied stupa and Japanese gardens. From Arashiyama park, let’s use a kind of retro street car, endearingly called “Randen”, which conveniently covers the following historic and world-wide famous old temples in Rakuhoku area. These are moss-covered temple of Keisyun-in, a sub-temple of the large headquarters temple of Myoshin-ji, a dry garden at Ryo-an-ji temple, and Kinkaku-ji temple (AKA, Golden Pavilion), which is also registered as the World Heritage. Please select one destination among (a)Myoshin-ji, (b)Ryo-an-ji temple or (c)Kinkaku-ji temple (AKA, Golden Pavilion).
- If you wish, we can also walk along the peaceful and calm way of Kinukake-road when we visit these old temples.
- On the way back to downtown of Kyoto, we will visit one of the representative shrines in the old capital, Kitano-tenmangu shrine, which enshrines Sugawara-no-Michizane (845 – 903), a renowned scholar, poet, and politician of the Heian Period of Japan.
- Please remember that the guests attending this excursion may walk a lot, especially at the wide Arashiyama Park and several old temples which are scattered about in the neighborhood zone.
Inclusions & Exclusions
[Inclusions]
Guide Fee
[Exclusions]
1) Admission / Entrance Fee (For Tourists): Approximately 2,500 (Two Thousand and Five Hundred) JPY Each at a Maximum for One Day.
2) Transportation (For Tourists and the Guide): Less than 2,500 (Two Thousand and Five Hundred) JPY Each at a Maximum for One Day.
3) Lunch and/or Dinner (For Tourists): Less than 2,500 (Two Thousand and Five Hundred) JPY Each at a Maximum.
4) Any Unexpected Cost (For Tourists): Less than 1,000 (One Thousand) JPY Each at a Maximum.
Important Information
1) The tour consists of one day excursion, starting 8:30 AM to 19:30 (7:30 PM).
2) Meeting Schedule:
- 8:30 AM at your staying hotel (Start)
- 19:30 PM at your staying hotel: Arrive (Tour end)
3) You have to select one destination among the three temples below (from (a) to (c)), after visiting Arashiyama Park;
- (a) Myoshin-ji Temple: We can visit the garden of Keishun-in, one of the sub-temples of the large headquarters temple
- (b) Ryoan-ji Temple: It’s most famous for the dry garden
- (c) Kinkaku-ji temple (AKA, Golden Pavilion)
4) Peak Season: The destination spots may slightly change due to seasonal situation, after getting an approval from the guests
5) Two-days or three-days tour is also available for specific regions in Kyoto, or Nara or Osaka, on your request.
Remark
1) Free cancellation – 10 days prior to meeting time
2) 50% Refund – 9 to 3 days prior to meeting time
3) No Refund – Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
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Reviews
Hello Yoshi san,
Thank you for forwarding the photos. I can access them and will download to my home computer later today.
I have been catching up with my work tasks and am writing this from my office, but they do look very nice.
We very much enjoyed our trip to Kanazawa and as you say, it was a good place to pair with Kyoto to see both
a former capital and a smaller town.
I think you are too modest with yourself rating as an amateur! We felt very well taken care of by you and the van driver.
And you arranged our very busy schedule and made sure that we were well taken care of. Only an expert could have
kept us on time AND given us such a complete look at Kyoto's sights. So, thank you so much for your time and for forwarding
the photos. We had an excellent time everywhere on our Japan vacation and will remember Kyoto especially well due to your good work.
Arigato gozaimasu Yoshi sensei!
Thank you,
Good day!Thank you very much for giving me such lavish words! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed a lot in Kanazawa and now you went back to your sweet home without any problems.I was so lucky to be able to share the same time with the warm-hearted family from GA.Thank you again, and you have a good weekend, please!
Thank you, Yoshi-san, for the lovely photographs and the care you took in arranging them.
I would be honored if you put any photographs you wish on your website.
Regarding my "nicest comment”. There are many nice observations I could make regarding the tour,
but let’s see if the following review meets your needs:
“Knowledgeable, gracious and patient, Yoshi was a wonderful tour guide, who gave me a deeper understanding
of Japanese Culture and History, especially how Kyoto played an important role in creating the modern Japan.
we admire.”
【日本語訳】
ヨシさん、素敵な写真と、それらを観光地毎に整理していただいた丁寧なご配慮に感謝します。
ご希望の写真があれば、どうぞご遠慮なく貴方のウェブサイトに掲載していただいて結構です。
「最高のコメント」についてですが、今回の貴方のツアーに関して良い点はたくさんありますが、以下のレビューが お客様のニーズに合っているかどうか、一度ご確認願います。
「知識豊富で、親切で、忍耐強いヨシさんは素晴らしいツアーガイドでした。日本の文化と歴史、
特に京都が私たちが尊敬する近代日本を築く上で重要な役割を果たしたことを深く理解することができました。」
Vincent san, thank you again for giving me the "Nicest words" for my website. (I intended to let me use the "Nicest words" you kindly commented on Oct. 02; 10:56. I'm not bold enough to request an gentleman to give me the "Nicest words"...( ^)o(^ ) )As I said so, I felt sorry that Beverly san could not attend all the tour. On the other hand, we were able to try a bit adventurous tour, too, such as climbing up the steep staircase to the 3rd floor of that oldest pagoda (Hokan-ji) or ramble around the Gion area, right? (I somehow was feeling as if I was walking with my old friend from US...(^^♪ )With your kind permission, I added your photos on the tour and the "Nicest words" as attached above.Thank you again, Vincent san and Beverly san, for sharing your time with me. I'll never forget about the autumn days in the ancient capital of the far eastern country.Yoshi【日本語訳】ヴィンセントさん、私のウェブサイトへ「最高のお言葉」をくださり、改めてありがとうございます。（私は、10月2日10時56分に親切にコメントしていただいた「最高のお言葉」を使わせていただくつもりでした。私は、初めて出会った紳士へ「最高の言葉」をお願いするほど大胆な男ではございません…( ^)o(^ ) ）そうは言っても、ベバリーさんがツアーのすべてに参加できなかったのは残念でしたね。一方で、あの最古の仏塔（法観寺）の３階まで急峻な階段を登ったり、祇園をぶらぶら歩いたりと、ちょっとした冒険もできましたよね？（なんだかアメリカの旧友と歩いているような気分でした… (^^♪)）ご許可をいただきましたので、ツアー中の写真と「最高の一言」を上記に添付させていただきました。ヴィンセントさんとビバリーさん、一緒に時間を過ごしてくださり、改めてありがとうございました。極東の国の古都で過ごした秋の日々は決して忘れません。ヨシ2025年10月11日（土）Oct. 11 (Sat.), 2025
Good morn Yoshi San.
We are glad you got back not so late. And you have gone the extra mile to provide us with a great tour day.
And thank you for the recommendations in Osaka. We look forward to the pics and take your time.
You take care and appreciate your unending energy and perseverance to make us have a great trip.
Thank you very much for sharing your precious time with this amateurish and clumsy old tour guide!
Mr. Yoshi San! Thank you so much for showing us so much of Kyoto! The information you prepared for us was
very kind and we appreciated learning so much about the temples and shrines as we went to see them.
You made the tour a very enjoyable experience! Thank you again for everything and we look forward to seeing
the pictures you took when you have a chance to send them. 😊
Lucy, Tiffany, Jorge
I was so happy to be able to share the same time on 12 (Fri.) with the handsome family from the Lonestar state.Please have a safe journey home. I really wish your Japan tour would become wonderful memories!
Dear Yoshi san,
Hope you are doing well and kept busy.
We returned home late Sunday. We are both very tired. Need a bit of time to recuperate. Thank you very much for the wonderful "memories" and the detailed description.
Best regards,
Patty and YukKiyomizudera temple
Nanzenji temple
Ginkakuji temple
Shisendo temple (1 of 2)
Shisendo temple (2 of 2)
Manshuin temple (1 of 2)
Manshuin temple (2 of 2)
Dear Patty san & Yuk san:Welcome back to your sweet home! That’s really a long journey, wasn’t it? You must be thinking that there are no better places than your home now. Take enough rest! July 03Yoshi
