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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 (no walk on national holidays). Rain or shine the walk lasts about 5 hours, 3 kilometers slow and flat walk. As part of the walk, visitors will be able to visit Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, 3 Shinto Shrines and 4 workshops in backstreets (pamphlets available at hotel & ryokans). The walk ends near Kiyomizu Temple. Johnnie's detailed pamphlet is available at most large hotels or ryokan. The walk starts at 10:00-10:15 at a small, 10 steps down square 100 steps out of JR KYOTO STATION. No reservations necessary. 2,000 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for children 15,14 & 13, small children free (cash only). Tel/Fax: (075) 622-6803. Mobile phone during walking hours: 090-1890-0096. h-s-love@mbox.kyoto-inet.or.jp
JTB
SUNRISE CENTER WESTERN JAPAN
Short on time? Looking for a relaxing way to see Kyoto and Nara? Then, JTB Sunrise Tours are the way to go. Expect all-English guidance, 1st-class buses, and superb personal service. Relax. Let JTB Sunrise Tours show you the best of Kyoto and Nara. All admission fees included.
Kyoto Morning Tour (5,600 yen)
Tour course: Nijo castle (when closed, visit Ryoanji temple instead)
+Golden Pavilion+Kyoto Imperial Palace*+Kyoto Handicraft Center
(*on Sat.,Sun., public holidays and other days when Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed, the tour visits Kitano Tenmangu instead.)
Kyoto One-day Tour (11,600 yen/lunch included)
Tour course : Nijo Castle (when closed, visit Ryoanji temple instead.)
+Golden Pavilion+Kyoto Imperial Palace*+Kyoto Handicraft Center+Heian Shrine+Sanjusangendo Hall+Kiyomizu Temple (*on Sat.,Sun., public holidays and other days when Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed, the tour visits Kitano Tenmangu instead.)
Other Tour
Kyoto Afternoon Tour (5,600 yen)
Nara Afternoon Tour (6,600 yen)
Kyoto & Nara One-day Tour (12,600yen)
Himeji Castle & Nada Sake Brewery Museum (16,000 yen)
Hiroshima & Miyajima & One-day Tour (46,500 yen)
Walking in Osaka One-day Tour (14,900 yen)
For tour reservations and further details in English dial: Tel: (075) 341-1413 (Monday-Saturday, 10:00-18:00); E-mail reservations and info: itdw_sunrise@jtb.jp
DOI
TAXI
Kyoto PRIVATE taxi tours with Mr. Doi who speaks good English! Travel in his new luxury van! Enjoy great views of Kyoto and learn about it by made his guide in his new & spacious van; See Kyoto in style, in air-conditioned comfort, and at your own pace; Tell him where you want to go and what you want to do, and He will take care everything! English Guide is free of charge. Credit cards accepted (3% commission charged).
5,400 yen/hour/van (min. 4 hours; plus a guide fee of 1,000 yen/hour)
Please enquire for details, other rates.
Private guide service is available for extra charge; please enqire.
For reservations or more info : call : 090-9596-5546 or doitx451@ybb.ne.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.
WaRaiDo
See Kyoto's New Attractions with Professional Guides!
WaRaiDo is a network of government licensed guide interpreters. Join our tours to make your trip unforgettable!
Night-time Exploration in Gion
1,000 yen/person (cash only)
Every Mon., Wed. and Fri. until Sept. 29, 2008
Tour starts at 18:00 (reception started from 17:30)
(about 100 min. walking tour)
Meeting point: in front of Kitaza
Reservation not required
Visit World Heritage Site, Kiyomizu-dera Temple
2,000 yen/person (cash only; including the temple entry fee)
Every Tues. and Thurs. until Sept 30, 2008
On Tues.: starts at 10:30 (reception started from 10:00) and ends at 12:30
On Thurs.: starts at 14:00 (reception started from 13:30) and ends at 16:00
Meeting point: in front of the west gate of Yasaka Shrine
Reservation not required
Discover Kyoto in Fushimi
2,000 yen/person for guiding fee; other requested costs: 590 yen for train ticket, 700 yen for admission fee for temples, about 1,000 yen for lunch(cash only)
Every Sat. from Feb. through Nov.
Tour starts at 10:00 (reception starts from 9:45) and ends at 15:00
Meeting point: JR Kyoto Stn. central exit
Reservation not required
*Organaized by the Kyoto City Tourist Association, in cooporation with Ookini Zaidan and guided by WaRaiDo Guide Networks
*Enquires; WaRaido Guide Networks: information@waraido.com
Kyoto City Tourist Association
Walk in Kyoto and Discover
The Secrets of the Old Capital
See World Heritage Sites and cultural attractions
With informative English-speaking guides, you will experience several wonderful areas that we have chosen for a fun, relaxing morning. The tour will stop at Kiyomizu-dera Temple (designated a World Heritage Site in 1994) and from there proceed through the old, cultural areas leading to Yasaka Pagoda and Yasaka Shrine. This will surely be a fun day for all those who participate.
*Every Tues. and Thurs. between Apr. 1 and Sept. 30, 2008
*Tour starts at 10:30 and ends at 12:30 on Tues. and starts at 14:00 and ends at 16:00 on Thurs. *participation is accepted 30 min. before the tour start time.
*2,000 yen (cash only; insurance not covered; including entry to Kiyimozu-dera Temple)
*Meeting points: in front of the west gate of Yasaka Shrine
Getting to the west gate of Yasaka Shrine
Take Kyoto City Bus #206 from JR Kyoto Station; get off at Gion, or a 10-min. walk from Keihan Shijo Station.
Go up the stairs and the meeting point is behind the guardian dog stone statue on the left side of the gate.
*Enquiries
Kyoto City Tourist Association: Tel: 752-0227 (9:00-17:00; weekday only)
Guided by WaRaiDo Guide Networks Co., Ltd. (http://www.waraido.com)
Shunko-in Temple
Zen Meditation and Temple Tour in English at Shunko-in Temple
Shunko-in Temple (the temple of the spring ray) is a very special temple which hosts many important artistic and cultural properties related to Zen Buddhism and it is also connected to Shinto and Christianity. The temple's American-educated vice-abbot will provide detailed English guidance in the temple and you can try Zen meditation.
*Zen Meditation and Temple Tour: 2,000 yen (total 90-min.)
(a bowl of maccha green tea and Japanese sweet will be served at the end of the session)
Everyday *9:00-10:30 *10:40-12:10 *13:30-15:00
*Temple accommodation is also available: 6,000 yen/person/night (incl. temple tour & Zen meditation)
Reservation recommended.
42 Myoshinji-cho, Hanazono, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel: 462-5488
rev.taka.kawakami@gmail.com
JAPANESE
SPACE KYOTO
2F of Trademark Kyoto, on the south side of Takoyakushi, west of Shinmachi; walking tours and simple Japanese lessons provided by experienced teacher and English-speaking Japanese volunteers: every Wed.: 10:00-16:00; 2,000 yen/person (admission fee required at each place); meeting point: Trademark Kyoto; walk with us through Kyoto's traditional town areas and interact with the local people; learn a few practical Japanese words and phrases before the tour; the tour takes you to some of the best of locations: the Higashiyama, Gion, Nishijin, Imperial Palace, etc. (choose one or some); reservations required; kyoto@jsktour2007.sakura.ne.jp; Tel: 090-9165-1393.
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KYO no RAKU CHARI
On the east side of Higashioji, north of Sanjo; a 2-min. walk from Higashiyama subway station. 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.
2008 July
Published on the 1st
of every month.
The 222th issue, since 1987.