The trail of Japanese movie stars with a ride on a cute streetcar rattling along at the speed of 40km/h: Releasing one movie every three days, Kyoto was once a pivotal place for Japanese film makers. The studio is still active for making samurai dramas and others, which are enjoyed even today.
Visit to two historic flea markets: The ancient city of Kyoto has a bounty of quality antiques and second-hand items handed down for generations, some of which are from centuries ago. The tour will visit two representative historic flea markets, regularly held on the 21st and 25th of each month.
Trace the tracks of world-leading railway system development in Japan: Kyoto has one of the biggest railway museums in Japan. Through this guided tour, you will acquire a comprehensive understanding of Japan's industrialization and transition of lifestyles amid rapid economic growth.
The tour to learn about waterway connecting Lake Biwa and Kyoto: Another way to track the modernization movement – the tour for learning about the huge project to connect a manmade canal from Lake Biwa, Japan's biggest lake, to Kyoto.
alma mater of ten Nobel Prize winners in Japan: Kyoto University, one of the best universities in Japan, is known for being the amazing origin of ten Nobel Prize winners. A unique campus walking tour is highly recommended both for Kyoto visitors and Kyoto residents alike.
Hiking around the entire mountain of the world-famous Shinto shrine: Once awarded as the most popular shrine destination in Japan by TripAdvisor, Fushimi Inari Taisha is indeed an extraordinarily famous Shinto shrine. The tour covers its entire mountain, so it's like going hiking or mountain climbing.
To know the life of craftsman and Kyoto people (formerly known as the "WALK IN KYOTO, TALK IN ENGLISH" walking tour): In respect for "Johnny Hillwalker", who started the guided walking tour in English in 1996, we keep conducting the original WALK IN KYOTO, TALK IN ENGLISH tour in his namesake to guide you into the true lives of the craftsman and the people of Kyoto.
leaning about the eternal traditions from the 9th century: As a UNESCO World Heritage event, the magnificent festival in Kyoto is a must-see phenomenon. Our CEO is also deeply involved in this event and he uniquely produces the tour through his hands-on experience. The in-depth story is told as to what the true significance of the ritual is.
Kyoto's Folklore and Ghost: In the eastern mountainous area in Kyoto, there is a place called Toribeno, where a certain funeral practice used to be conducted, and a narrow street down the mountain is believed to be a place to connect the land of the dead with our living world. Your guide will tell you such hidden scary stories in August when the dead are believed to be returning to their former homes.