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Yasaka Shrine
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Kiyomizu Temple
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Kyoto Tower

Historical and Cooling Tour of the Ancient Capital of Kyoto

By OTOMO Travel Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is $189 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • 4h 30m
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Overview

Among Kyoto's popular tourist destinations, Higashiyama and the Kyoto Station area, including Kiyomizu-dera Temple, attract visitors from Japan and abroad due to their deeply Japanese atmosphere. This tour focuses on experiencing Japanese history, culture, and summer in Kyoto.

The tour begins at Shijo-Kawaramachi Station, offering easy access to Higashiyama attractions. After a short bus ride and walk, you'll reach Kiyomizu-dera Temple, known for its clear water and small waterfall. After shopping on the street in front of the temple, you'll visit Yasaka Shrine, believed to ward off epidemic diseases during the hot season.

Next, enjoy the Japanese summer sweet “shaved ice” in Gion and stroll along the famous Gion street. The tour concludes with a visit to Kyoto Tower in front of Kyoto Station for a romantic view at dusk.

Let's embark on a trip to Kyoto, a city best enjoyed in the hot summer!

Activity location

  • Kiyomizu Temple
    • 1119-1 Setakamachi Motoyoshi,
    • 835-0003, Miyama, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gion-Shijo Station
    • 1 Chome
    • 605-0801, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Historical and Cooling Tour of the Ancient Capital of Kyoto
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 3:00pm
Price details
$189.16 x 1 Adult$189.16
Total
Price is $189.16
Until Fri, Jun 20

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedThe necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEstimated Costs of the Tour: 1,960 JPY per Person
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBreakdown: Transportation: 460 JPY, Admission Fees: 1,400 JPY, Meal costs: 0 JPY per Person
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOptional Experience Costs: 100 JPY per Person

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation, entrance fees, food and beverage costs incurred at the visited spots are to be borne by the client.
  • In case of inclement weather on the day of the tour, the means of transportation, places to visit, and routes may be changed.
  • The dismissal point is different from the meeting point. Please contact the guide if you would like to change the dismissal point.
  • Please note that each spot may be changed to another spot in case of temporary closure.

Activity itinerary

Kiyomizu Temple
  • 35m
  • Admission ticket not included
Kiyomizu Temple: It is a World Heritage temple representing Kyoto. In addition to being a popular tourist destination, the temple attracts many pilgrims who come to see the main image of the Buddha who saves people with his mercy. The "Kiyomizu-no-butai" (stage of Kiyomizu), built on the slope of the mountain, offers a panoramic view of the beautiful city of Kyoto.
Sanneizaka
  • 15m
Sanneizaka: This slope is part of the approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple and is said to have been used by Kitamasato, the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Together with Niningsaka, it is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Kyoto City. The winding stone pavement and stone steps are flanked by old-fashioned buildings, and it is also known as the center of sightseeing in Kiyomizu.
Yasaka Shrine
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Yasaka Shrine: Located in Higashiyama, it is the representative shrine of Kyoto City. Until the Meiji era (1868-1912), the shrine was called "Gion Shrine." The famous town of Gion was the gateway to Yasaka Shrine, and the festival "Gion Matsuri" became Kyoto's representative summer festival, greatly influencing the culture, customs and landscape of Kyoto.
けずりひや 京都祇園
  • 30m
Kezurihiya Kyoto Gion: Gion Aisu" is a beautifully designed store with patterns drawn with various flavored powders on top of milk-flavored ice. Bring the ice, which has a smooth texture like fresh snow, to your mouth and you will quickly feel the heat of your body cool down.
Hanamikoji Street
  • 15m
Gion/Hanamikoji Street: As the main street of the Gion area, it is a popular place for tourists. The street and surrounding area are lined with temples, shrines, tea houses, and other buildings that are very Kyoto-like. If you are lucky, you may be able to see real maiko and geiko walking along the alley.
Kyoto Tower
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Kyoto Tower: The tower stands tall in front of Kyoto Station. The tiled roofs of machiya (traditional townhouse) buildings in Kyoto City are designed to resemble waves, with the image of a lighthouse illuminating the city of Kyoto, which has no sea. It is characterized by its curvaceous and graceful appearance and is one of the landmarks of Kyoto, a city with few high-rise buildings.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKiyomizu Temple
    • 1119-1 Setakamachi Motoyoshi,
    • 835-0003, Miyama, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGion-Shijo Station
    • 1 Chome
    • 605-0801, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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