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City of Culture Kyoto

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Highlights:

• Walk through corridors of bright-red torii gates
• Spot the thousands of fox statues in the Fushimi Inari Shrine.
• Experience the peace of Zen gardens
• Discover the modern and traditional aspects of Tofukuji Temple.
•  Take a tour of Gion, Discover the culture of Japan’s Geisha district.

Tour style:Local life; walking – zen garden, shrine and Geisha/Maiko, culture/food
Inclusion:

English speaking guide, transportation fare, entry to Tofukiji and snack.

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, gratuities.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 3.5 hours
• Meeting point:

  In front of Post office near North side of Kyoto Station.

• Start time: 2.00 PM
• Finish point:

  Gion area

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Kyoto Urban Adventures to confirm you trip 24 hours prior to departure.

• Child policy:

  Children must be aged 6 to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

Experience the temples, shrines and gardens that make Kyoto Japan’s cultural capital on this unique tour of the city. Founded as a capital more than 1,200 years ago, Kyoto developed as a centre of aristocratic culture, famous for its Zen gardens and geisha traditions.

 

Discover some of this magic by exploring the Fushimi Inari Shrine on the outskirts of the city. Home to a seemingly endless stretch of red torii gates spread across a thickly wooded mountain, this shrine is a world unto itself. Walk through snaking corridors of red gates, made famous in the film "Memoirs of Geisha", stopping to admire the shrines and many fox statues.

 

After a morning spent on the mountain, head to another of Kyoto’s must-see sights, the Tofukuji Temple. Originally built in the 13th century, and famous for its traditional and at the same time modern Zen style garden, this is a great place to soak up the relaxed atmosphere of the city. Learn about the origin and inspiration for the garden, and what it means to the Monks who continue to live and study here.

 

As the sun begins to set, leave the tranquil gardens behind and head to Gion, famously known as Kyoto’s Geisha district. This area was the model for Memoirs of Geisha, and it comes alive with people and lights in the evening. Stroll past the 17th-century traditional restaurants and teahouses, many of which are still exclusive establishments for geisha entertainment, see the theatres and traditional shops, and soak up the atmosphere of this historic quarter.

 

This is the ideal end to the tour in Kyoto and is sure to leave you completely enthralled with this dynamic city.

Your trip:

This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

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