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• Table of Contents
• 1-day Kyoto Tour: Philosopher's Path and Picturesque Temples
• Guide's Recommended Points
• My Details
• Self-Introduction
• Fumi's detailed information

1-day Kyoto Tour: Philosopher's Path and Picturesque Temples

We will meet at a hotel in Kyoto City or at Kyoto Station and take a taxi to Ginkaku-ji Temple. After exploring the temple grounds, which are characterized by their simple beauty, we will take a leisurely stroll along the Philosopher's Path beside the canal (highlights include cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall). Along the way, we will spend some quiet time at Honen-in Temple, surrounded by moss and greenery, before returning to the Philosopher's Path. In the afternoon, we will move to Nanzen-ji Temple and enjoy the beauty of Zen and architecture, including the rock garden, gardens, the view from the Sanmon Gate, and the brick aqueduct. It is also a perfect day for photography.

*Itinerary

9:00 AM Meet at a hotel in Kyoto City or at JR Kyoto Station (travel by taxi).

09:30 Ginkaku-ji Temple

10:30 Stroll along the Philosopher's Path

11:00 Honen-in Temple

12:30 Lunch (additional charge / recommendations for nearby restaurants available)

14:30 Nanzenji Temple (by taxi)

17:00 Disband at the hotel or JR Kyoto Station. *If you wish to be dropped off at a different location within Kyoto City, please consult with your guide.

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Guide's Recommended Points

Ginkaku-ji Temple becomes much more interesting once you understand how to appreciate its gardens, so we'll focus on the key points as we tour. The Philosopher's Path is a luxurious experience in itself, so we'll stop at seasonal highlights and photo opportunities as we go. Honen-in Temple's charm lies in its tranquility, so we'll guide you through a short tour that allows you to experience the "moment when the air changes." For lunch, we'll suggest easy-to-choose options nearby, such as Japanese food, noodles, or a cafe, according to your preference. Nanzen-ji Temple has many picturesque locations, such as the aqueduct and gates, so we'll guide you to the best spots for "framed" photos. We'll adjust the time allocation to suit your pace, including the view from the main gate, how to appreciate the rock garden, and the order in which to tour the gardens.

My Details

Name: Fumi

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Self-Introduction

Hello, I am Fumi. I live in Kyoto and try to provide comfortable tours tailored to the travel style of clients. I do more than 200 tours annually in Western Japan.

I have a passion for travel, both domestically and internationally. As a child, I had numerous opportunities to travel across various parts of Japan with family and my father's business partners. This allowed me to discover the joy of traveling to unfamiliar places, unknown local food, and chance encounters with new people.

I am also interested in ancient Japanese culture. Influenced by my parents and aunt, who were Noh performers, I became interested in Noh and other traditional performing arts.

In school, I had a keen interest in cross-cultural communication and felt the need to learn English. I passed English Proficiency Test Grade 1 with a high score and was invited to an award ceremony for outstanding achievement.

Before becoming a guide, I worked as a teacher at a language school and as a training officer, but a friend working in the tourism industry invited me to work at international events for overseas guests, saying, 'you are suited to work in travel. I eventually qualified as a chief itinerary manager in 2003.

Inspired by my aunt, who was an interpreter-guide in both English and French, I became a licensed interpreter-guide in 2014, making my professional debut a month later.

Since 2015, I have been working primarily on luxury tours.

Hobbies: exploring local cuisine, going to the gym, watching stage performances, and strolling through the city.

Fumi's detailed information

Guide Experience：10 Years or more

Area: Kyoto, Nara, Himeji, Hiroshima, Shiga

Languages: English

Qualifications: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter : EN00160

Certified Itinerary Control Manager, Eiken Test in Practical English Proficiency Grade 1 (CFER C1 equivalent), TOEIC 900 or above

Expertise:Shrine/Temple,Japanese Garden,Sake,FOOD,Traditional Culture,Shopping,Art Crafts

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