Private tour in Kyoto Toichi N
up to 4 people
8 hours
Public transportation
1
Toichi N.
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We'll visit some of the major temples and shrines of Kyoto, as well as some not so well-known gems. Starting with Fushimi Inari Shrine, the most popular tourist spot in Japan, we'll go through as many as 1, 000 torii gates. Unbelievably picturesque. Then we'll walk through a typical residential area to Komyoin, a peaceful landscape stone garden. Here I'll teach you how to meditate, if you wish. We'll peek through the neighboring Tofukuji Temple, a large Zen Buddhist temple, famous for its autumn leaves. Then, on to Sanjusangendo Temple, filled with thousands of stunning Buddhist statues. After that, a quick cab ride to Kiyomizudera Temple, World Heritage Site of UNESCO. You can nibble Japanese sweets and shop at local ceramics shops. Early in the evening, we'll walk down to the Gion Area, where you may be able to bump into maiko or geisha on their way to the first job they have that evening.
SAMPLE TIMETABLE FOR THE TOUR 10:00 Fushimi Inari Shrine (walk through 1, 000 rich-red torii gates) 11:30 Komyoin Zen Garden (quick meditation at a really peaceful zen landscape garden) 12:00 Tofukuji Temple (a big Zen Buddhist temple) 12:30 quick lunch at a local restaurant 14:00 Sanjusangendo (a long corridor with 1, 001 Bodhisattva statues) 15:00 Kiyomizudera Temple, the most popular temple in Kyoto, followed by a walk through Ninenzaka and San'nenzaka. 17:00 Gion, the moody, mysterious neighborhood of geisha 18:00 The tour ends in Gion area, or I can take you back to your hotel or cruise ship, if you wish. OPTIONS - These can be added to, or exchanged with, the above. Extra costs may be charged. - You can rent kimono and take photos under the torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine - Experience a Tea Ceremony - Relax at Murin-an Garden, a beautiful, quiet, private garden - Stroll around, enjoying the sights, sounds, and food of Nishiki Market, Kyoto's kitchen
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Trains and cabs, where necessary. These fares will be extra. We will also walk some distances. If you have problems with walking, please inform me in advance.
Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Your Hotel in Kyoto or in Osaka
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Public transportation
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Public transportation
1
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