DAYTOUR GUIDELINES

    We want every guest to enjoy a safe and pleasant journey. Please take note of the following guidelines:

     1. Conduct & Behavior

     Tours by Jano reserves the right to end the tour immediately if there is any bad behavior or disrespect towards our staff.

     Courtesy and cooperation are expected at all times to ensure a smooth experience.

     2. Driver & Guide Services

    Our drivers are basic guides only and can provide general assistance.

    If you wish to have a professional licensed tour guide, this can be arranged for ¥30,000 (10 hours), with an overtime fee of ¥5,000 per additional hour (subject to availability).

    3. Vehicle Use

    The vehicle is company property. Please treat it with care.

    Some of our drivers may not be able to operate the Bluetooth function of the car.

    4. Guest Belongings

    Our staff cannot carry or manage personal belongings such as bags, shopping bags, or umbrellas during the tour. Guests are responsible for their own items.

    5. Cleanliness & Fees

    Guests are expected to maintain cleanliness inside the vehicle.

    In cases where extra cleaning is required due to negligence, a cleaning fee of ¥50,000 will be charged.

Possible Tour Destinations 

Kyoto Tourist Destinations

Famous Temples & Shrines

• Kiyomizu-dera Temple – UNESCO site with a wooden stage overlooking cherry blossoms and autumn colors.

• Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) – Zen temple covered in gold leaf.

• Fushimi Inari Taisha – Shrine famous for thousands of red torii gates.

• Ryoan-ji Temple – Famous Zen rock garden.

• Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) – Known for its gardens and simple elegance.

Cultural & Scenic Areas

• Arashiyama Bamboo Grove – Iconic bamboo forest walk.

• Togetsukyo Bridge – Landmark bridge with mountain backdrop.

• Gion District – Geisha district with tea houses and traditional streets.

• Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka – Preserved shopping streets leading to Kiyomizu-dera.

Palaces & Castles

• Nijo Castle – Former shogun residence.

• Kyoto Imperial Palace – Historic home of emperors.

Nara Tourist Destinations

Temples & Shrines

• Todai-ji Temple – UNESCO site housing the Great Buddha (Daibutsu).

• Kasuga Taisha Shrine – Famous for hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns.

• Kofuku-ji Temple – Historic temple with a five-story pagoda.

Parks & Scenic Spots

• Nara Park – Famous for its friendly free-roaming deer.

• Isuien Garden – Traditional Japanese landscape garden.

10-Hour Tour Highlights (Typical Route)

• Morning in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.

• Afternoon in Nara: Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha), and Kasuga Taisha.

This ensures a balance of Kyoto’s cultural elegance and Nara’s spiritual charm in one unforgettable day.