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WALK IN KYOTO TALK IN ENGLISH
 This classic walk through many of Kyoto's quiet neighborhoors is led by Johnnie Hirooka or Johnnie Hillwalker, a veteran tour guide with more than 40 years of experience.

His guided walk is held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from March-November (rain or shine; no walk on national holiday and winter).

5 hours slow & easy walk, through 3 km backstreets, visiting Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, 3 Shinto shrines & 4 workshops.

2,000 yen/person (cash only)
1,000 yen for children: 13-15; free for younger

Every Mon., Wed., Fri., March-November
rain or shine; no walk on national holidays and in winter

MONDAY by TED UENO or HIS STAFF
WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY by JOHNNIE HILLWALKER

Check in: 10:00-10:15


Mobile phone: 090-1890-0096
Home Tel & Fax: 075-622-6803
Email: h-s-love@mbox.kyoto-inet.or.jp
http://web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/people/h-s-love/

Enjoy Kyoto with Privately Arranged Guide!
PRIVATE GUIDE can be arranged; Tel: 090-8989-3679

Shihoko Hirooka's Private Guide Service
Private tours of Kyoto! Ms. Shihoko HIROOKA, with 30 years experience as a licensed tour guide, offers exclusively private guiding service; Guiding fee: 15,000 yen for a full day; 10,000 yen for a half day; per party; transportation, admission fees, meals are extra: call or email for enquiries and reservation: Tel: 622-6803/090-8989-3679; h-s-love@mbox.kyoto-inet.or.jp

YASAKA TAXI
 Yasaka Taxi drivers speak English and know everything about Kyoto from the biggest atractions to the smallest tea houses (saryou); What more could you ask for? Cruise around and through the heart of Old Japan in a Yasaka Taxi; Tel: 075-842-1214; Fax: 075-842-9400.

Kyoto City Tourist Association
Walk in Gion and Experience Kyoto Traditions in English

Night-time Exploration of Gion: the Geisha District Gion is one of Kyoto’s most traditional and unique districts and home to the culture of the Hanamachi, a world where the maiko and geiko remains alive and well. Though many tourists come to Gion, it is very hard to understand what is behind the beautiful facades.

An English-speaking professional guide will explain the history of Hanamachi, the life of maiko and geiko, and take participants on a journey along the backstreets of Gion.

1,000 yen/person (cash only; insurance not covered)
Every Mon., Wed., Fri.

The tour starts at 18:00 (Feb. 17:00) ; reception from 17:30 (Feb. 16:30)
The tour lasts about 100 min. (all walking)
Meeting point: in front of the Kitaza
Reservations NOT required

Kyoto PRIVATE Taxi Tours with MR. DOI!
Enjoy great locations & views and learn about Kyoto while I drive you around in my spacious van!

See Kyoto in stylish, air-conditioned comfort, and at your own pace.
Tell me where you want to go and what you want to do, and I will take care of everything!

Basic rate: 5,400 yen/hour/van (from 4 hours)
*Nara tour is available with some additional rates
*Private guide service available
*Major credit cards accepted
*Please enquire for other rates and details

Mobile: +81-(0)90-9596-5546
Email: doitx451@ybb.ne.jp

Feel free to have your hotel concierge contact me.


BICYCLE RENTAL


KYO no RAKU CHARI 京都電動レンタサイクル「京の楽チャリ」
On the east side of Higashioji, north of Sanjo, a 2-min. walk from Higashiyama subway Stn. or an 8-min walk east of Keihan Sanjo Stn.; Tel: 0120-318-319; open: 9:00-17:00; enjoy Kyoto on our electric bicycles: 2,000 yen/bicycle/day (enquire for extended rental rates); a great way to see the quiet back streets of the Old Capital; bike to Kiyomizu Temple in 10 min.; Ginkaku-ji Temple in 20 min., Nijo Castle in 15 min.; we welcome our customer with great hospitality!; child seats available; Kyoto Station Shop: a 10-min. walk from Kyoto Tower (reservations required 2 days before).


KYOTO CYCLING TOUR PROJECT
Kyoto's largest rental bike shop!; get a bike and enjoy cycling to and in the secrets of the Old Capital; Tel: 075-354-3636; 1,000 yen - 1,500 yen/day; Rental locations: Kyoto Station (on the west side of Kyoto Stn., behind APA Hotel; 9:00-19:00), Kinkaku-ji Temple (west side of Nishioji, by Kinkakuji-michi bus stop; 10:00-13:30), North of Nishiki St. (in Coop Inn Kyoto; 9:00-19:00), Fushimi (in Urban Hotel Kyoto, a 10-min. walk from JR Inari Stn.; 9:00-19:00); our guided cycling tours (English-speaking guide available) are very popular; please, enquire for details; info@kctp.net


PASSIONE
Kyoto's best quality bikes for rent
Owned by ex-bike racer Naoki Kameoka!

PASSIONE offers visitors top quality bikes for rent and recommendations on unique routes for seeing Kyoto including tips on local cuisine and special sights. Call us and make your trip to Kyoto more memorable and fun!

Tel: 075-344-0868
Open: 9:00-18:00; closed Thursdays
2 streets east of Nishi Hongan-ji Temple on Higashi-Nakasuji Street; only an 8-min. walk west of Kyoto Station

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