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Experience the peace and enlightenment of Zen meditation at one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan on this half-day tour from Kyoto. You'll also pay a visit to the Enryakuji Temple on Mt Hiei, one of Japan's three great Zen temples.
Enryakuji Temple on Mt Hiei is the principal seat of the Tendai School of Buddhism, and was founded by the great Buddhist monk, Dengyo Daishi Saicho. The temple is divided into three areas: the Todo (Eastern Pagoda), Saito (Western Pagoda) and Yokawa.
- Mt Hiei's Enryakuji Temple, an important monastery in Japan's history
- Practicing Zen meditation at one of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples
- Amazing views from Mt. Hiei
- English-speaking guide
Views from Mt. Hiei, Kyoto
- Mondays and Thursdays
Unavailable Dates:
- 27 November to 3 April
Tour departs from KyotoTokyo Hotel, or selected hotels in Kyoto.
Departure Time:Hotel pick ups commence from 8:05am
Return details:Tour concludes at hotels listed at approximately 3.30pm.
Hotel Pickup:Selected Kyoto hotels as per the list below. If you are staying at one of the following hotels and wish for a hotel pick up, you MUST enter your hotel details (Name and address) in the 'Hotel Pick Up' box. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call the supplier and advise them of this information directly. The supplier contact details will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.
Hotel Pick Up List and Times:
PLEASE NOTE: Hotel pick up is ONLY available from the hotels listed below.
- Kyoto Tokyu: 8.05am
- The Westin Miyako Kyoto: 8.00am
- Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto: 8.15am
- Kyoto Hotel Okura: 8.15am
- New Hankyu Kyoto: 8.25am
- Kyoto Tower: 8.35am
- Karasuma Kyoto Hotel: 8:25am
- New Miyako Hotel: 8.45am
- Hyatt Regency Kyoto: 8:35am
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- Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge, as long as the infant is sitting on parent's lap.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 6 - 11 years.
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- Hotel pickup (from selected Kyoto hotels only)
- Transportation by hired car
- Admission Fees
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Tax
- Gratuities (optional)
- This tour must be booked at least 3 days in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of your tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- Tours are conducted in English unless otherwise stated
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate
- This tour is wheechair accessible, however passengers who require assistance must provide their own carer.
- Please note that some parts of pathway on this tour have steep incline.
Wheelchair Access:
Bookings cancelled or amended 8+ calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure or commencement time will not be charged any fees; between 3 and 7 calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure or commencement time will be charged a 50% cancellation fee; within 2 calendar days of the scheduled departure or commencement time will be charged a 100% cancellation fee.
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