Kyoto Tea Ceremony & Kiyomizu-dera Temple Walking Tour | 3 hours

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Kyoto Tea Ceremony & Kiyomizu-dera Temple Walking Tour
2 Adults x $99.31
$198.62
Approx Total
$198.62

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Photos during the tour
  • Drink Matcha (Green Tea)
  • 3 hours with a Kyoto local guide
  • A few food samplings
  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple entrance fee
  • Tea ceremony experience
  • additional food/drinks

Overview

- Discover Kyoto's special streets with their quaint atmosphere, as if you had time-slipped into ancient times. Kiyomizuzaka is the name of an area that is composed of several streets with a traditional feel of Kyoto. In the area, we also take you to the most colorful temple in Kyoto called Yasakakoshindo. - A variety of local street foods will take you to Kiyomizu-Dera After that, we'll enjoy local snacks and foods there! We'll then visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple. We'll also visit Otowa Waterfall, which brings you good luck. Let's try the Japanese way of worshipping together. - Lead yourself into a world of an elegant and peaceful Tea Ceremony Enjoy traditional-style tea ceremony with Japanese sweets in a sophisticated room surrounded by tea utensils. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Meeting points

Yasaka Jinja Nishiromon Gate (Western Tower Gate)
625 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073, Japan

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In front of the statue of Yasaka Shrine Your guide will be holding an orange board saying "MagicalTrip"

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Yasaka Shrine (Pass By)

    Meet up at Yasaka Shrine

  • Yasaka Koshin-Do (Pass By)

    Take some pictures at photogenic spot Discover Kyoto's special streets (Kiyomizu-zaka) with their quaint atmosphere, as if you had time-slipped into ancient times Kiyomizuzaka is the name of an area that is composed of several streets with a traditional feel of Kyoto. There are old teashops, Japanese sweets shops, and traditional Japanese sundried food shops lining the streets as the Maiko and Geisha walk the streets gracefully. Our tour guide will take you to this area and show you around to take in the traditional and unique Kyoto atmosphere. In the area of Kiyomizuzaka, we also take you to the most colorful temple in Kyoto called Yasakakoshindo. This temple has an unique way of worship. Worshippers write their wish on a colorful ball and hang them on the temple. This is what makes the temple so vibrant. Let's enjoy strolling down the picturesque streets!

  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Pass By)

    Go to one of the most famous temples in Japan. It was made on the site of Otowa Waterfall about 1,200 years ago, and its name derives from the waterfall's pure water. There, we'll take you to the wooden stage (13 meters above the ground) of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which is one of the best spots to see an amazing view of numerous cherry and maple trees as well as the city of Kyoto in the distance. We'll also visit Otowa Waterfall, which brings you good luck. The water is divided into three separate streams and each stream has a different benefit. You can choose one of them by using a cup attached to a long pole and drink the water to bring good fortune. Let's experience the Japanese way of worshipping together!

  • Kiyomizu-Zaka Street (Pass By)

    Pass by Kiyomizu Zaka Street near Kiyomizu-dera Temple This 1-km pilgrimage route to Kiyomizu-dera Temple begins where Matsubara-dori, once the southern thoroughfare of Heian-kyo, crosses Higashioji-dori. The slope is quiet with few pedestrians, but souvenir stores line the street from where it joins Gojozaka and Sannenzaka, and further up the slope, there are many stores selling Kyoto souvenirs such as pickles and yatsuhashi, and many people are calling out to visitors. There is also a Kiyomizu doll store in front of the temple gate. The Niomon Gate and the three-story pagoda of Kiyomizu-dera Temple stand tall at the top of the hill.

  • Sannenzaka Ninenzaka (Pass By)

    Pass by Sannennzaka Ninenzaka nearby Kiyomizu dera Temple Sannenzaka is such a historic road that legend has it that the name “Sannenzaka” came from the fact that it was opened in the 3rd year of Daido (808) (various theories exist). The most famous legend of Sannenzaka is that if you fall down on Sannenzaka, you will “die within three years” or your life span will be shortened by three years. This urban legend, as we know it today, was widely believed in the mid-Edo period. The legend is said to have originated because this slope once led to the burial ground of Toribeno, and it is said to be a warning to “watch your step on the slope.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under 6 years old are not allowed on this tour
  • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
  • Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.

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Excellent

Published on Nov, 2024

Had an excellent tour with Hide, he answered all our questions, was funny and easy to talk to. I would recommend this tour to family and friends.

Tour, temples, and tea!

Published on Nov, 2024

Hide was excellent as a guide. Funny, inquisitive, and patient with the group. Very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour and guide. Unforgettable!

Tour Guide

Published on Oct, 2024

Hide was an amazing guide. We started by looking and shrines and temples then ended with a traditional tea ceremony. It was nice walking around seeing everything.

Walking tour and tea ceremony

Published on Oct, 2024

Our guide Hide was very knowledgeable. He spoke of Shinto and Buddha religions. The walking tour was good for our first day in Kyoto since it got us oriented to the area. The tea ceremony was very calming and relaxing. Highly recommend

Feel the history of Japan

Published on Oct, 2024

Hide was excellent. Our favorite temple (kiyomozu) experience and the walk from the pickup spot through Gion was a great way to see and feel the history.

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