Kyoto: Zen Garden, Zen Mind (Private) | 3 hours 30 minutes

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Kyoto: Zen Garden, Zen Mind (Private)
2 Adults x $375.00
$750.00
Approx Total
$750.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Walking tour of some of the most magical gardens Kyoto has to offer
  • Guided narration by a landscape designer with 15 years experience
  • Each guest will need to bring ¥1,600 in cash for admission tickets
  • Hotel pickup

Overview

The Japanese garden defies quick and easy understanding. As we move in awe through one of these masterpieces we can feel that there is something deeper than just the physical beauty that surrounds us. This experience is designed to go to the heart of that "something deeper". While occupying 3 temples of the Nanzen-ji Monastery, you will hear in-depth explanations and insights into the world of Japanese gardens that you would never learn about otherwise. The Japanese garden will be revealed to you as an expression of profound art. As you will undoubtly visit at least several temples and gardens while you are here, this experience will equip you with all the tools you need to help make your experience in Kyoto one that will form a lasting impression on your heart.

Meeting points

Keage Sta.
Higashikomonozacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0044, Japan

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We will meet outside of exit #1 of Keage Station on the Tozai Line.

End point

Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8435, Japan

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We will end in front of Nanzen-ji.

Itinerary

  • Konchi-in

    A sub-temple of Nanzen-ji.

    1 hour

  • Tenjuan Temple

    A sub-temple of Nanzen-ji.

    1 hour

  • Nanzen-ji Temple

    The head temple of the Nanzen-ji Zen Monastery.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 08100% refund
February 09No refund

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  • 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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Essential Tour for Kyoto’s Most Intriguing Sites

Published on Nov, 2024

This was one of the best tours I have done anywhere, on any subject. Andrew has deep knowledge of the design principles for Zen gardens, but also shared insights on Zen philosophy, Japanese history, and contemporary life in Kyoto. Highly recommended.

A highlight of our trip to Japan

Published on Oct, 2024

Andrew lead us in a half-day garden tour in Kyoto -- and it was, hands down, a highlight of our two-week trip to Japan. His insights into Zen gardening and Japanese culture and history were fascinating. We liked him even more than our other Japanese guides because he brought with him a deep knowledge of the country and gardening, having lived in Japan for several years, but also a unique perspective that only a newcomer expat could deliver. He is both a landscape architect but also a historian and armchair-sociologist of Japanese culture. Thanks, Andrew, for an insightful, enriching half day!

Insightful Tour

Published on Sep, 2024

Andrew shared his deep understanding of Japanese gardens during this fascinating tour. We gained a new understanding and appreciation of both this art form and the Japanese culture. Great job Andrew!

Great tour, great guide

Published on May, 2024

Andrew has a great depth of knowledge of both the philosophy and construction of rock gardens, and added much to our appreciation and understanding of the gardens and their significance. His tour was the high point of our time in Kyoto.

A must have tour

Published on Apr, 2024

It was a real eye-opening and insightful experience regarding Japanese aesthetics. If you have any question about Japanese religion, history or gardening, Andrew will surely answer it. He tells not only data but points out correlations too. Andrew's personality proves that he not only preaches but also lives Zen.

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