Daikakuji Temple is an essential stop on the ONE PIECE pilgrimage, as a rare signed drawing of Luffy by ONE PIECE author Eiichiro Oda is proudly exhibited here! This valuable temple was founded on the site of the detached palace of Emperor Saga, making it a highly prestigious institution with deep Imperial ties. It is also the head temple of ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement).
Walk through the enchanting Bamboo Forest Path. Step into a magical world where soaring green bamboo stalks reach for the sky. As the sunlight filters through the leaves, it creates a serene atmosphere perfect for photography. Listen to the rustling of the bamboo in the wind—a sound that defines the beauty of Japanese nature.
Kurumazaki Shrine is a significant stop for ONE PIECE fans, famous for being the place where the Straw Hat Pirates are officially listed on the shrine, thanks to their generous donation! The shrine is also widely revered as the deity of performing arts (Geinō), attracting numerous celebrities, actors, singers, and artists who pray for success and fame in their careers. Visit this shrine to see the beloved pirates' names listed amongst Japan's entertainers, and to pray for good fortune and artistic success!
Stop at the ONE PIECE Official Store! You'll have time to find treasures and get a shot: a picture with Luffy!
The main hall of Kennin-ji Temple, which is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, features a ceiling painting of twin dragons, which is the model for Kaido.
Go through Geisha Street It’s a chance to learn about the 400-year history of Geisha culture.
Miyu was a very good guide. She took time to explain things and we were happy with the links to One Piece We were able to purchase some good one piece souvenirs not available in Australia Excellent experience
This is a well paced walking tour. Miyu , our guide , was very informative and answered our questions and provided us with directions after the tour The tour included some sites relating to One Piece and a good shop where we could purchase items not available in Australia
Our “One Piece” guided tour with Miyu was one of the highlights of our time in Japan! The kids loved the connection to their favorite anime series, and we parents loved exploring neighborhoods of Kyoto we would never have visited on our own. It was also great to be able to discuss cultural differences between our countries with Miyu. The whole tour felt like a very intimate and authentic Japanese experience. Thank you so much, Miyu, for your time!
A perfect tour - an ideal mixture of stuff for the kids (One Piece) and the adults (temples and shrines.) Miyu was knowledgeable and engaging, and her English was excellent. The total tour length was about four hours. Highly recommended.
Miyu was an amazing guide, showing us wonderful Kyoto highlights that also have connection to the One Piece universe. My kids, 7 and 10, had a great time, and we enjoyed visiting temples, shrines, and the bamboo forest, finishing off at a store selling a ton of One Piece merch. Miyu was kind and thoughtful, and kept the kids engaged.
We had a fun day with Miyu! We saw some hidden treasures and received ‘Wanted Posters’ of us. Cool add-on.
This was such a fun experience! We got to see som very beautiful places of Kyoto and Miyu made sure we went to places where most people don't visit! So we had our own litte part of the bamboo forest where we got pictures for our wanted poster! We went to a pretty temple basically alone and seeing a Luffy drawing randomly on the wall in there was awesome! Probably my favourite part was the shrine in the middle with the characters names on! We even got to stop by the One Piece store! I loved everything about this and i know i wouldn't have seen this if I didn't come on this tour. Thank you Miyu for a great tour!
My son wanted the tour as he is an anime fan , Miyu was great and very informative , took us to monuments and. Shrines dedicated to one piece and was a great tour and she takes great panoramic pictures
Miyu was a wonderful guide for the tour of Kyoto. It was a mixed of checking out real location while also seeing how some were related to the one piece. I found it very interesting to learn about Kyoto culture while also experience some enjoyment with the series I love. Miyu was very knowledge and a sweet tour guide. She provided great information for me on the tour and answer my questions I had. The locations were amazing to look at. If your looking to explore Kyoto while getting a mix of the influence used in anime such as One Piece, this is a great tour to take.
Miyu was an excellent tour guide and offered an incredible experience for my friend and I! The best part was that she knew a lot of historical facts that made this tour a very pleasant and informative experience. And a ton of fun! As a plus, she also recommended great places to eat and hang out around Kyoto. I would 100% consider booking this tour guide again and I'm recommending to all my friends visiting Japan. Thank you Miyu! =)
It was also fun for One Piece fans, with visits to shrines related to character names and the ceiling painting at Kennin-ji that inspired Kaido. The area was not very crowded, so the tour was comfortable and relaxing. I highly recommend it.
Miyu is a knowledge guide. She is not only a local figure in history, but also discusses topics related to ONE PIECE. When we walk around the Gion area, she talks about Geisha. She is young but she is a veteran guide. When I go to Japan again, I want to join this tour again.
It was my third time visiting Kyoto and I wanted to try something more peculiar akin to my interests, that's when I found about this experience on TripAdvisor. Miyu san was waiting for me at the Arashiyama station during the early morning, from there we went to the Daikaku-ji Temple. The temple was very beautiful and the garden remembered me of the Shogun series on Netflix, the atmosphere was very charming and almost zen like. After that we went to the Kurumazaki Shrine that I really didn't know anything about and was positively impressed. There are YouTubers sponsoring the shrine to request for luck, that's so cool! The best part of the tour is the geisha district and the final temple, where the dragons resides. I was very lucky to see some beautiful and just renovated Shouji screens from a famous artist in Japan. The drawings made me calm! While going from temple to temple and shrine to shrine we had the time to chat about Japan and its cultural differences from Italy where I live. Miyu san helped me deepen my understanding of the Japanese culture and its traditions, which I was really curious about! I also really liked there were not many tourists on the spots we visited! The only exception was from Daikaku-ji Temple to Kurumazaki Shrine where I stopped for a treat, so I cannot complain at all! :) All in all I really recommend the guided tour, it's probably best for those who want to see something niche or for those who want to see something that is not in the classic agenda! Miyu san, ありがとうございます！
Joined the tour with my friend who loves One Piece. Miyu was super friendly and so professional when it comes to guiding us and giving explanations! We enjoyed her company and she made sure we had a comfortable journey! Thank you, Miyu!
Miyu is a veteran guide and a very good and funny person, who knows Kyoto like the back of her hand. She knew exactly which street to take to avoid crowds (even in the most crowded neighbourhoods) and actually show you the Kyoto which you will enjoy (100%)! Not to mention that you will actually see meaningful places related to One Piece :) When I think about it I am sure about one thing, if you spent thousands for the airplane tickets to Japan, thousands for the hotel rooms and food etc. it is really foolish not to spent tens of dollars/euros to actually enjoy Kyoto to the fullest :)
Miyu was really good guide. She is knowledgeable. She was so kind and funny. Not only the tours, she advised me where I should go in Kyoto tomorrow. I joined several tours in Japan. But this tour was the best. Thank you very much the amazing tour.
Miyu is a really great guide!! She's incredibly knowledgeable, always has so much to talk about, and makes me laugh. That time spending with her was very special for me.
Miyu was excellent. Her English is excellent, and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Miyu has the best guide ever. If I come to Japan again, I will join the tour again.
It was a great experience to be able to show people around the place where dresses are associated in one day! This will be my third time in Kyoto, and I have only visited famous temples, so I enjoyed the explanations this time! Also, if you have the opportunity, thank you.
The Daikakuji buildings and gardens, which have been used as locations for many period dramas and dramas, are prestigious and quaint, and I had the experience of forgetting time. As for the one-piece, you could see the name of Luffy written by Oda-san on the colored paper and the name of the Strawberry Gang written on the tamagaki of the shrine where the god of entertainment is enshrined. Also, we stopped by the shop. The guide also taught me about the city of Kyoto, including geisha.
I had a one-piece pilgrimage to the Holy Land, which I love. Our guide is from the local area, so he took us to shopping streets and cafes that are popular with locals.
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