Nishiki Market Half Day Walking Tour with Tea Ceremony Experience
- This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
- Visit Kennin-ji Temple, the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto which was founded by the priest Yousai, who was known for introducing the tradition of drinking tea from China
- Walk around Gion, where the bustling atmosphere of Kyoto can be felt
- Experience first-hand Japanese culture at its most elegant with an authentic tea ceremony at Fukujuen, a long-established tea shop
- Walk around Nishiki Market, said to be Kyoto's kitchen, for the last leg of the tour
Options
Walking Tour
Inclusions
Admission to: Tea ceremony experience
English-speaking guide
Exclusions
Transport
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-5
Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults
The order of destinations visited is subject to change
If there is a change in the order of visits to Nishiki Market and Fukujuen Kyoto Flagship Store Tea Ceremony Experience, the tour end location will be Fukujuen Kyoto Flagship Store.
This is not a bus tour. Sightseeing will be conducted on foot. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in
As the tea ceremony experience will be held in a Japanese-style room, please participate wearing socks.
Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
What's included in Nishiki Market Half Day Walking Tour with Tea Ceremony Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 14:00, meet up at Gion-Shijo Station. Keihan Railway Gion-Shijo Station across from Information (B1F).Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Transportation] By walking
- [Attraction/experience] 50 min(s), Guided tour, Kennin-ji Temple, Visit Kyoto's oldest Zen temple. See elaborately designed gardens and famous cultural properties on site
- [Attraction/experience] 20 min(s), Guided tour, Gion, This district developed as a major hanamachi (entertainment district with maiko girls and geiko women) and still retains the refined and elegant atmosphere of old times. Take a stroll around the area
- [Transportation] By walking
- [Attraction/experience] 40 min(s), Guided tour, Tea Ceremony, The tea ceremony experience will be held at the Muryo-an tearoom. After learning about tea ceremony and observing tea-serving manner, enjoy some matcha green tea and seasonal Japanese confectionery
- [Transportation] By walking
- [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Nishiki Market, Enjoy walking around Kyoto's kitchen, Nishiki Market. A selection of Kyoto's unique ingredients will surely pique your interest
- [Return] 17:45, at Nishiki Market, Please head to your next destination on your own
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Experience Kyoto's cultural treasures on our immersive tour. Begin at historic Kennin-ji Temple, where tranquility and timeless beauty await. Admire centuries-old artworks and soak in the Zen atmosphere. Stroll through enchanting Gion, known for traditional architecture. Participate in an authentic Tea Ceremony at a charming tea house, experiencing this graceful art firsthand. Conclude at vibrant Nishiki Market, a culinary wonderland. Explore bustling aisles filled with local delicacies, offering a sensory feast contrasting with earlier temple serenity. This tour blends Kyoto's old-world charm with its dynamic present, providing an unforgettable glimpse into Japan's cultural heart. From serene temples to lively markets, immerse yourself in the essence of Kyoto.
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Venues
- Kennin Ji Temple
