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Kyoto Localized Free Walking Tour: The city of Dreamers

Updated: Jan 23, 2019


Kyoto Free Walking Tour; The capitol of Beauty & Tradition

If you ask Japanese “what is you most favorite city to travel in Japan?”, the first pick will be Kyoto. Why? To answer it simple, Kyoto is heart and soul of Japan that have rich history and tradition. At the end of the tour, you will see, feel, and understand to know the true answer of this question.



The Tour starts from Sanjo-Ohashi (Bridge)

Kyoto Walking Tour: Sanjo-Ohashi (Bridge)
Sanjo-Ohashi (Bridge)

Tour will start from Sanjoi-Ohashi. It is also the start of the “Tokai-do”, the road which is connected to Edo (Tokyo). You will hear the story about why Kyoto became the capital of Japan, and one of the most important cities in Japan.



Walking through the most beautiful place in Kyoto

Walking Tour Kyoto - Machi-ya
Machi-ya

Why Kyoto attracts lot of tourist from all the world? You will know the reason from your eyes. It is just beautiful. Atmosphere and the scenery of Machi-ya, the old tradition Kyoto houses which are existing around 150 years will make one of the best photo places of your tour.



Religion in Japan

Walking Tour Kyoto - Chion-in samon
Chion-in samon

Heading to Higashi-yama area, the tour will have a brief stop at the Chion-in samon, the gate of the one of the most prestige temple in Japan. Your local guide will explain about the Buddhism in Japan, to get you understand of the religions in Japan.



Walking through the historical area of Kyoto

Walking Tour in Kyoto
One of the most famous scenes of Kyoto

When heading to Hisashi-yama area, you will also see one of the most famous scenes of Kyoto. Beside this beautiful view, your local guide will tell you the stories of Kyoto’s history. Why the past Emperors, Shoguns, and Samurais had a dream in Kyoto? Why Kyoto is important for Japanese? You will know the answer with this beautiful view.



The city to see a dream

Walking Tour Kyoto - Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu Temple

Tour will finish in front of Kiyomizu Temple, one of the must-see temples in Kyoto. Also, the story which your local guide bring to you will make you feel that your dream trip to Japan came true. Kyoto have beauty and tradition of Japan, and its rich culture and history. You will know why with our walking tour.



 

Kyoto is the heart of Japan and has rich history and culture. Our walking tours will show you why. On our Walking Tours you will learn about the Old and New Kyoto, tradition, religion, history, food, and culture. Free Walking Tours in Kyoto | Kyoto Walking Tours. Book your free walking tour of Kyoto today.

 

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