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Exploring Six Scenic Spots with Sushi

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

  • 3–6.5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Private tour

Highlights

On this tour, you'll be able to see, hear, and taste the culture of Kyoto at some especially exciting spots. We will explore the three major areas of Kyoto: Kitayama, Higashiyama, and Gion. We, the team (tourism experts in our 20s and 30s), promise to offer a unique and special tour experience that you won't find anywhere else in Kyoto.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Guide fee
  • Hotel pick up within Kyoto

What's not

  • Private transportation
  • lunch・ dinner or dessert (you and guide)
  • entrance fee(you and guide)

Itinerary

  1. It was build by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1397 during the Muromachi period. The Kinkaku, or Golden Pavilion, is an iconic Zen Buddhist temple. Its top two floors are covered in gold-leaf, shimmering in the midst of a beautiful garden and reflecting pond. Its historical significance and cultural beauty has made it a globally recognized symbol of Japan.

    1.5 h

  2. Here you will drink matcha green tea. Entoku-in is a historic Buddhist temple built in the Muromachi Period, renowned for its meditative Zen rock gardens. The temple houses notable cultural artifacts, including screens painted by legendary artist, Kano Sanraku. The wabi-sabi aesthetic of the temple grounds mirror classic Japanese perspectives.

    30 min

  3. You can see the view of Kyoto you envision here! Kōdai-ji Temple, a notable Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, is renowned for its beautiful Zen gardens and artistic interior. Established in 1606, it features luxuriously decorated buildings and elegant night illuminations, creating an aesthetically appealing and historically rich atmosphere.

    30 min

  4. 「円山公園、八坂神社」 Let’s feel the four seasons of Japan in nature and view the night scenery! Yasaka Shrine is a prominent Shinto shrine adorned with vermillion gates and lanterns. It's steeped in tradition, hosting Gion Festival annually. With its main hall combining honden and haiden architecture, it offers a glimpse into Japan’s historical religious life.

    30 min

  5. Sushi Numamoto 「寿司 沼本」 You will end our trip with Sushi. 13,000JPY~20,000JPY

    1.5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
WOW KYOTO Trip
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We will compose a tour for you. If you have any concerns or particulars about your trip, please contact us! At least 3days of notice required before a booking. The hourly guide fee varies depending on the number of guests: - One guide can handle up to 7 guests. For every additional 7 guests, an extra guide is added. (E.g., 9 guests require 2 guides, 15 guests require 3 guides) - The basic hourly rate per guide is ¥7,000/h. (E.g., 2 guides would cost ¥14,000/h, and 3 guides would cost ¥21,000/h) - If one guide handles more than 3 guests, an additional fee of ¥1,500/h per guest will be charged. (E.g., for 4 guests, the rate is ¥8,500/h, for 7 guests it's ¥13,000/h. For 10 guests (i.e., 2 guides), the calculation is ¥7,000/h x 2 + ¥1,500/h x 4 = ¥20,000.) - The fees indicated on the tour page are based on the basic hourly rate. Therefore, if the number of guests is more than 3, the price will be adjusted according to the formula mentioned above. Thank you for your understanding.

How it compares in Kyoto

  • Its from-price is 69% above the median of the 171 city tours we list in Kyoto.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, is a city of temples, gardens, wooden townhouses and refined traditions.

The city holds many of Japan's most treasured sites. Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates climb a wooded mountain, Kinkaku-ji's Golden Pavilion shimmers over its pond, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage juts from the hillside above the city. The rock garden of Ryoan-ji and the mossy grounds of Ginkaku-ji invite quiet contemplation.

Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

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