Private Walking Tour Kiyomizu Temple & Yasaka Shrine Monitor tour
Explore Kyoto’s rich history and spiritual culture on this 5-hour walking tour through the scenic Kiyomizu and Gion areas. Perfect for first-time visitors, this experience blends famous landmarks, hidden gems, and local traditions — all guided by a friendly English-speaking local.
Start at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with panoramic city views. Stroll down the charming old streets of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka, where you can browse shops, try Kyoto sweets, and enjoy the nostalgic townscape.
Visit the colorful Yasaka Koshin-do, a small temple famous for its vibrant kukurizaru wish charms and photo-worthy atmosphere. Then stop by Yasaka Pagoda, one of Kyoto’s most iconic sights.
The tour ends at Yasaka Shrine, a peaceful Shinto site where you’ll learn about shrine etiquette and enjoy the serene surroundings.
This tour offers a warm, engaging introduction to Kyoto — ideal for those who want to experience the city’s culture, beauty, and traditions up close.
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Private Walking Tour Kiyomizu Temple & Yasaka Shrine Monitor tour
What's included in Private Walking Tour Kiyomizu Temple & Yasaka Shrine Monitor tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
At Kiyomizu-dera, you can enjoy beautiful views from the famous wooden stage, learn about Japan’s spiritual traditions, draw an omikuji fortune slip, and experience how to pray at a temple. It’s also a great place to take memorable photos of Kyoto’s historic charm.
Yasaka Koshin-Do
Yasaka Koshin-do is a small but colorful temple famous for its “kukurizaru” – bright cloth charms that represent personal desires. Visitors can write their wish on a charm and hang it up to show their commitment to letting go of that desire. It’s a popular photo spot and a great place to experience a unique part of Kyoto’s spiritual culture.
Yasaka Pagoda, also known as Hokan-ji Temple, is a five-story wooden pagoda and one of Kyoto’s most recognizable symbols. It stands gracefully among traditional houses and narrow stone-paved streets. While the inside is not always open to the public, the view from the outside is perfect for photos and gives you a true sense of old Kyoto.
Inclusions
- Photography Service Included
- Lunch
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- meet in front of the Gojozaka bus stop
- Meet at the exit of Keihan Kiyomizu-Gojo Station (Keihan Line)
End Points
- The tour ends here in the Gion area.
