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Kyoto Heritage Path - Fushimi Inari's Mystery to Kiyomizu Temple
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$159.92
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Overview
Kyoto is an iconic image of traditional Japan for most tourists. Not only being symbolic, Kyoto is one of the oldest municipalities in Japan, the capital of Japan and the residence of the Emperor from 794 to 1868, is home to countless temples, shrines, and other historically significant structures.
This tour will focus on the eastern part of the prefecture. Many of the centres of the 15th century Japanese cultural development known as Higashiyama Culture are located here. The Gion entertainment district in front of Yasaka Shrine and the cobblestone streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka that lead to the world heritage site Kiyomizu Temple have been designated as protected areas to preserve traditional-style buildings.
Wandering through narrow streets and alleys and discovering beautiful gardens, majestic shrines, and dazzling temples. You can fully feel the historical atmosphere along with the glory of olden times. Come and discover this priceless experience.
This tour will focus on the eastern part of the prefecture. Many of the centres of the 15th century Japanese cultural development known as Higashiyama Culture are located here. The Gion entertainment district in front of Yasaka Shrine and the cobblestone streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka that lead to the world heritage site Kiyomizu Temple have been designated as protected areas to preserve traditional-style buildings.
Wandering through narrow streets and alleys and discovering beautiful gardens, majestic shrines, and dazzling temples. You can fully feel the historical atmosphere along with the glory of olden times. Come and discover this priceless experience.
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Kyoto Heritage Path - Fushimi Inari's Mystery to Kiyomizu Temple
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Entrance fees for each spot during the tour
- Train tickets required for the tour
- Guided tour with an English speaking guide
- Food and Drinks
Meeting point
Inside Kyoto Station, near the JR Central Ticket Gate on street level. Look for a Snow Monkey Resorts sign. Kyoto tower side of the station.
Train: Exit JR Central Ticket Gate. Stay inside the station.
Shinkansen: Go to 1F JR Central Ticket Gate.
Bus/taxi/walking: Go to JR Central Ticket Gate
Return details
Inside Kyoto Station, near the JR Central Ticket Gate on street level. Look for a Snow Monkey Resorts sign. Kyoto tower side of the station.
Train: Exit JR Central Ticket Gate. Stay inside the station.
Shinkansen: Go to 1F JR Central Ticket Gate.
Bus/taxi/walking: Go to JR Central Ticket Gate
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Fushimi Inari-taisha ShrineAfter meeting up with your guide. Board the train to Inari Station and visit the Fushimi Inari Shrines through the world famous Senbon Torii ("thousands of torii gates)
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Nishiki Market Shopping DistrictSample some of the local delicacies with your tour guide and learn about the history and traditions of the nicknamed "Kyoto's Kitchen" shopping street. Followed by some time for lunch (not included in the tour price)
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Kennin-ji TempleFounded in 1202 AD, Kenninji claims to be Kyoto's oldest Zen temple. Zen Master Eisai, who is said to have brought Zen to Japan, served as the founding chief priest of Kennin-ji Temple and is buried within the temple grounds.
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GionAs you pass through the Gion area, you will see all the old buildings of Kyoto’s old entertainment district, allowing you to imagine what it was like in its heyday. We walk slowly through this area until we reach our next destination, Kodaiji Temple. It was built in 1606 by Hideyoshi’s wife Nene in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of the great figures in Japanese history.
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Kiyomizu-dera TempleOur final destination is Kiyomizu temple. Its name comes from the waterfall within the complex that cascades down from a nearby hill. Shimizu means clear or pure water. This temple was founded in 778 in the late Nara period by Enchin Shonin, a monk from Nara. Many of the current temple buildings were built in 1633 by order of Tokugawa Iemitsu.
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Kyoto Heritage Path - Fushimi Inari's Mystery to Kiyomizu Temple
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$159.92
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!