• Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - After meeting up with your guide, take the train to Inari Station and explore the Fushimi Inari Shrines through the renowned Senbon Torii (“thousands of torii gates”).
• Nishiki Market Shopping District - Taste some local specialties with your tour guide and discover the history and traditions of the street known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen.” You’ll also have some free time for lunch (not included in the tour price).
• Kennin-ji Temple - Established in 1202 AD, Kenninji is considered Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple. Zen Master Eisai, credited with bringing Zen to Japan, was the founding chief priest and is interred within the temple grounds.
• Gion - As you stroll through the Gion area, you’ll see the historic buildings of Kyoto’s old entertainment district, giving you a glimpse into its past glory. We will walk leisurely through this area until we reach Kodaiji Temple, built in 1606 by Hideyoshi’s wife Nene in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a significant figure in Japanese history.
• Kiyomizu-dera Temple - Our final stop is Kiyomizu Temple, named after the waterfall within the complex that flows from a nearby hill. “Shimizu” means clear or pure water. This temple was founded in 778 during the late Nara period by the monk Enchin Shonin. Many of the current structures were built in 1633 by order of Tokugawa Iemitsu.

• Guided tour with an English speaking guide
• Train tickets required for the tour
• Entrance fees for each spot during the tour

• Food and Drinks

Kyoto is an iconic image of traditional Japan for most tourists. Not only being symbolic, Kyoto is one of the oldest municipalities in Japan, the capital of Japan and the residence of the Emperor from 794 to 1868, is home to countless temples, shrines, and other historically significant structures.

This tour will focus on the eastern part of the prefecture. Many of the centres of the 15th century Japanese cultural development known as Higashiyama Culture are located here. The Gion entertainment district in front of Yasaka Shrine and the cobblestone streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka that lead to the world heritage site Kiyomizu Temple have been designated as protected areas to preserve traditional-style buildings.

Wandering through narrow streets and alleys and discovering beautiful gardens, majestic shrines, and dazzling temples. You can fully feel the historical atmosphere along with the glory of olden times. Come and discover this priceless experience.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.