Half Day Small-Group Kyoto Cultural Tour
- Location:Kyoto, Japan
- Duration:3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- TOUR Code:5263JPUB
Savor the beauty and charm of Kyoto on this small-group cultural tour. An ancient yet elegant city, Kyoto showcases all that is refined and unique about Japanese culture. Wander through Zen gardens, visit shrines and temples, and catch glimpses of geishas in their kimonos.
Highlights
- Half-day cultural tour of Kyoto
- See the Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Explore the Geisha District of Gion
- Admire the Tofukuji Temple, a must-see Kyoto sights
- Experience the peace of Zen Gardens
- Gain insight into Japan's history and culture
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While traditional customs and lifestyle remain strong among locals, Kyoto is also a vibrant and modern city, where the old and the new co-exist in perfect harmony. You can soak up this culture on this small-group tour of Kyoto.
On the outskirts of the city, nestled in a wooded mountain, is the Fushimi Inari Shrine. Wander through the numerous bright red torii (sacred gates), made famous in the film Memoirs of a Geisha, and admire the many smaller shrines and fox statues.
Next visit Tofukuji Temple, one of the five great Zen temples of Kyoto and a rare example of surviving Zen architecture from the 13th century. Amble through the many gardens, both modern and traditional, of this working monastery.
End your tour with a trip to the fascinating Gion District and home of the geisha. As you stroll past the traditional restaurants and tea houses that have remained unchanged over the years, glimpse the geishas with their beautiful and intricate kimonos, and learn the secrets of this ancient traditional art.
Schedule Details
Fushimi Inari Shrine
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2.00pm
Duration:3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Return details:Concludes in the Gion area at 5.30pm
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Additional Information
- All entrance fees
- Snacks
- Local guide
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
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Take this tour to see the sights and sounds of Kyoto the way the locals do. Our tourguides Hiro ... Read more ›
Mrs. Ty, Philippines, December 2011
wonderful. our tour guide speaks good English . We are quite happy with his infomations.
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