About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Opportunities to ask questions throughout the tour
- Services of a local guide
- Interactive quizzes and discussion
- Small-group walking tour
Excludes
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple admission fee will be paid on site
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Please meet your guide in front of the Niomon Gate (the large red gate) at Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Your guide will be holding an iPad.
Return
- This tour ends at Yasaka Shrine in the Gion area of Kyoto. The shrine is within walking distance of many restaurants, shops, and public transportation options.
Itinerary
・Admire the famous wooden stage of Kiyomizu-dera ・Enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto ・Visit Otowa Waterfall and learn about its traditions ・Discover the history and legends of the temple ・Learn about Buddhism and Japanese culture ・Ask questions throughout the tour ・Take part in fun interactive quizzes
・Walk through Kyoto's best-preserved historic streets ・Learn the stories and legends behind these famous slopes ・Discover traditional wooden architecture and townhouses ・Experience the atmosphere of old Kyoto ・Enjoy photo opportunities along the picturesque streets
・Stroll along a peaceful stone-paved path ・Learn about Nene, the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi ・Discover Kyoto's cultural heritage and historical figures ・Enjoy a quieter side of the Higashiyama district
・View the surroundings of Kodai-ji Temple ・Learn about samurai history and the Momoyama period ・Discover the connection between Nene and Kodai-ji ・Hear stories about Zen Buddhism and Kyoto's past
・Visit one of Kyoto's most important Shinto shrines ・Learn about Shinto beliefs and purification rituals ・Discover the history of the Gion Festival ・Compare Shinto and Buddhism in Japan ・Ask questions and discuss Japanese culture
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Monday through Friday 9 am to 7 pm EST
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