As a unique experience, let me guide you through Kyoto's protected Higashiyama District at sunrise. Away from the crowds of tourists, this short trip offers the chance for those interested in Japanese culture and history to experience the area at a peaceful and meditative pace.
At your hotel
Hotel pick up
Let's visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site for a morning prayer, beautiful grounds, amazing cityscape and the nature sounds from Mt Otowa. The view of Kyoto at sunrise is unique, a one-of-a-kind memory.
These historic alleys are in a preserved area of Kyoto where we can pass by traditional Japanese houses. In the early hours, residents of the area can be seen attending to their businesses or starting the day with jogging and dog walking. It is a picture for those who are interested in the daily life of the Japanese people. Historical facts of the area will also be presented.
On our way to Yasaka Shrine, we will stop briefly at Maruyama Park for morning photos. The views of the mountains are spectacular. After, we will visit Yasaka Shrine, the protective shrine of the Gion district.
Have you ever wondered how the district of geiko (geisha) looks in the early morning? Along the small cobbled Hanamikoji street, we will see well-preserved tea houses (ochaya) or merchants' houses (machiya), and experience the uniqueness of the area.
We will end our morning walk at Fushimi-Inari Shrine. We will walk through a 1,000 torii gate passage under the protective eyes of the god Inari represented by foxes. I will also help you choose souvenirs or buy delicious snacks from the local vendor at the entrance of the shrine.
Fushimi-Inari Shrine
We will walk in the very early hours of the historic Higashiyama District.
This trip is created for a one-of-a-kind experience for the body and mind health. Families with children over 11 years old are welcome to participate.
Guide fee
Hotel pick-up
Transportation fee
Entrance fee
Meals
Good walking shoes and folding umbrellas are needed as the trip includes slippery slopes and stairs and the weather is unpredictable.
Please keep in mind that this is an EXTRAORDINARY time to visit this historic protected area and that shops are NOT open. As we pass through residential areas, we will have to keep quiet in some parts.
Our family of 4 had a wonderful day in Kyoto with Ana. She is knowledgeable, professional and very considerate. We highly recommend her tours! Thank you, Ana!
Thank you Svetlana for choosing me to guide you in Kyoto and for your generosity and kindness on the day. I enjoyed my time with your family greatly!! I wish you all happy days ahead :)
We loved our tour with Ana! Seeing Kyoto in the early morning hours was definitely the way to go. We really got a sense of serenity in the historic temples and shrines she took us to. We also got some great pictures without the crowds. Ana was very knowledgeable about the sites she took us to. We would recommend her tour.
Dear Katie, thank you very much for the kind review. It was a pleasure showing you Kyoto in the early hours. I will keep all the feedback in mind and work to improve the tour. It was a lovely morning with you and the family. Thank you for choosing me!!
The tour was amazing ,informative and interesting. Ana was absolutely amazing. She was knowledgeable and a joy to be with. We were a group of nine and we were all happy with the tour Ana made it extra special. She knew history anecdotes and helped with restaurant suggestions. We would give her ten stars if it was an option
Dear Marisa, thank you all for spending a few hours with me in Kyoto. Everyone questioned about Japan which made my time together with this group very enjoyable. Thank you for the kind review! I wish you all sunny days ahead and safe travels!
Our group of six peoples had only one day in Kyoto and Ana was incredible with us. We did everything we wanted to see during the day (Kinkaku-ji, Nijo, Nishiki market, Gion, Kiyomisu-dera) but not in a hurry way. We had perfect time to every places. She is really efficient and has a friendly approach. She planned metro, bus, taxi and walking in the itinerary. She was also giving us some historical or living facts about Kyoto and answering to all our questions. She has also help us for the last taxi because we wanted to finish our day to Fushimi Inari at night. The perfect day! I strongly recommend her.
Dear Veronique, thank you very much for spending a full day with me in Kyoto. I had a lot of fun planning and enjoyed all of your company. Your excitement and curiosity to discover as much as possible of this city made my job easy. I appreciated your flexibility and the group’s warmth. Thank you all!