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Kiyomizu Temple and Backstreets of Gion, Half Day Group Tour
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$58.05
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Overview
Enjoy a culture-rich introductory walking tour of Kyoto with a local guide. Travelers interested in history and culture will enjoy strolling through Gion and the Higashiyama area, admiring the views from Kiyomizudera Temple, and learning more about Zen Buddhism at Kenninji Temple. A local expert guide provides deep cultural context and history, ensuring you efficiently visit these top sights.
・Get an intimate view of Kyoto on a walking tour
・Learn more than you would touring independently
・Capture the truly iconic views of Kyoto, from Kiyomizu’s grand stage to Gion’s backstreets.
・Enjoy unhurried time at Kiyomizu-dera Temple to appreciate the view and the architecture.
・Check off several of Kyoto’s must-see sights in half a day
・Get an intimate view of Kyoto on a walking tour
・Learn more than you would touring independently
・Capture the truly iconic views of Kyoto, from Kiyomizu’s grand stage to Gion’s backstreets.
・Enjoy unhurried time at Kiyomizu-dera Temple to appreciate the view and the architecture.
・Check off several of Kyoto’s must-see sights in half a day
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Kiyomizu Temple and Backstreets of Gion, Half Day Group Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- English Guide
- Admission fee for temple
Meeting point
Please meet up at Kyoto Ceramic Center, in front of the entrance.
Return details
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Kyoto Cermaic CenterMeet in front of Kyoto Ceramic Center
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Kiyomizu-dera Templevisit Kiyomizu-dera and learn about culture, history from professional guide. Kiyomizu-dera is not only a significant religious site but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Kyoto's most visited and culturally significant landmarks.
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Sannenzaka NinenzakaThe Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka are historic, steep streets leading up to Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto. Sannen-zaka (Three-Year Slope) is the longer and steeper of the two, while Ninen-zaka (Two-Year Slope) is slightly shorter. Both are lined with traditional shops, teahouses, and old-style architecture, creating a charming, nostalgic atmosphere. These paths are popular with visitors, offering a glimpse into Kyoto's past while leading to the famous Kiyomizu-dera temple.
- A Japanese garden located near Kiyomizu-dera. It is known for its beautiful landscape design, featuring ponds, traditional wooden bridges, and carefully arranged plants, offering a peaceful retreat. This garden provides visitors with a serene space to enjoy nature while overlooking the surrounding area. (pass by)
- The Yasaka Pagoda is a historic five-story pagoda which is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. The pagoda is known for its elegant design and significant cultural value. It is often associated with the surrounding historic streets, including Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka, and offers a beautiful view of Kyoto’s traditional landscape. (pass by)
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Yasaka Koshindo is a small traditional temple near Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto, dedicated to Koshin, a guardian deity believed to protect people from illness and misfortune. The temple is famous for its colorful kukurizaru charms—bright cloth monkeys. Many visitors stop by during their walk to pray for health, protection, and good fortune.
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Yasui-KonpiraguA Shinto shrine in the Higashiyama district, famous as a place to cut negative relationships and form positive ones. The shrine is especially popular for its unique ritual, often attracting long lines of visitors eager to try this unusual tradition.
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Kennin-ji TempleKennin-ji is Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple, founded in 1202. Despite its central location, the temple grounds are calm and spacious, offering a peaceful escape from the city. The impressive Dharma Hall stands out with its grand scale, and the temple’s three Japanese gardens each offer a distinct and beautiful atmosphere.
- Walk through Gion, Japan’s largest geisha district, and explore its main street, Hanamikoji. Lined with traditional wooden machiya houses, teahouses, shops, and restaurants, the street exudes timeless Kyoto elegance. It is especially known for its well-preserved architecture and deep ties to geisha culture, where you may even catch a glimpse of a geisha walking gracefully by. (pass by)
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Kiyomizu Temple and Backstreets of Gion, Half Day Group Tour
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$58.05
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!