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Authentic Kyoto for 8 hours
2 Adults x $253.14
$506.28
Approx Total
$506.28
Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Guide fee
lunch
Kinkakuji 500 yen (ticket)
Ryoanji 600 yen (ticket)
NIjho Castle 1300 yen (ticket)
Syorenin 600 yen (ticket)
Private transportation
Overview
Kyoto has a lot of attractions.
Culture, history, temples and shrines, scenic beauty, museums, food and drinks, etc.
One of them is gardens. Going around gardens makes me feel relaxed and calm. Landscape gardens, dry gardens, and moss gardens were created in different historical backgrounds.
On this tour, I'll show you around three highlights; Shorenin, Nijo Castle, and one samurai temple with a dry garden.
Three capitals in Japan so far.
Nara presents you with Chinese civilisation, Tokyo with Western civilisation, and Kyoto, the capital for 1000 years, with original Japanese civilisation.
Without knowing Kyoto, you cannot appreciate the original Japan.
This tour will help you to deepen your understanding of the core Japan.
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ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto, an IHG hotelNijojo-mae, Horikawa-Dori, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, JP, 604-0055
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori1 Nishi Aburakoji-Cho, Shiokoji Aburakojidori, Shimogyo-Ku, , Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, JP, 600-8236
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi552-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, JP, 600-8216
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita597-2 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, JP, 600-8216
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae806 Minami Fudodocho, Nishinotoindori Shiokoji-Sagaru, Shimogyo-Ku, , Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, JP, 600-8234
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae Chuoguchi533 Shiokoji-Cho, Shichijo-Sagaru, Higashinotoin-Dori, Shimogyo-Ku, , Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, JP, 600-8212
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent555 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, , Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, JP, 605-0074
ART MON ZEN KYOTO391 Motomachi Furumonzendori Yamato-Oji Higashi Iru, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, JP, 605-0089
is one of the 16 World Heritage Sites in Kyoto.
It was built 400 years ago by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. As there is no original palace except NIjho Castle, Its value is historically and architecturally priceless. In addition, gorgeous wall paintings and its lord garden attract your attention. It is like a living museum, indeed. In this visit, you come to know about Shogun Ieyasu’s intention of building the palace.
1 hour
Ryoanji Temple
is also a world heritage site in Kyoto, internationally famous for its dry garden. The garden consists of white sand, moss, and 15 rocks.
Through the visit to this temple, you will know why zen attracts people today and also understand why samurai supported zen. Another attraction is maple trees, which heal and relax people throughout the year.
1 hour
Shoren-in Temple (Shoren-in Monzeki)
is the highlight of this tour. This is not a world heritage site, but it has enormous historical and cultural value. It’s no exaggeration to say that you cannot visit Kyoto without visiting Shorenin. Once you enter the temple, you will instantly notice the difference from other destinations. The essence of Kyoto and Japan is condensed here. This is the authentic Kyoto I’ll invite you to.
2 hours
Gion Shirakawa
At the end of the tour, you walk along Shirakawa Riverside. Unlike Gion Shirakawa, it has much fewer visitors. The riverside with willow trees is quiet and serene. You can feel the atmosphere of the traditional townscape.
1 hour
Kyoto City Nakagyo Area Gymnasium
Food is one of the attractions you can enjoy in Kyoto.
This lunch place is the best. Delicious, reasonable price, friendly atmosphere. All my clients get happy after eating here.
1 hour
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The transfer is already included on the total duration of the product.
Free Cancellation
July 27100% refund
July 28No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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