Kyoto: The Path Less Traveled (Private)
Get away from the crowded tourist sites and indulge on a private tour of some of Kyoto's most enchanting spaces. In a town whose history spans over 1,300 years, there are far more than just the "Top 10" that are worth visiting!
Quiet Zen gardens, high ranking shrines, a local traditional lunch, a folk art museum and 1,001 Golden Buddha statues. This experience will introduce you to a world far away from the busy tourist sites, where you will spend peaceful moments getting to know the true nature of Kyoto.
Note: Depending on our pace, all of the sites on this route may not be able to be visited. If the situation arises where we have to eliminate one or more of the sites the guest will determine what is eliminated.
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Kyoto: The Path Less Traveled (Private)
What's included in Kyoto: The Path Less Traveled (Private)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Konchi-in
Step into another world as you view high-level architecture, gardens, statuary, and paintings in a very tranquil setting far away from the masses.
Tenjuan Garden
At this temple you will spend time in two profound gardens, one of which when entered, gives the sensation of suddenly entering into a forest and having stumbled upon a fairy tale world.
Heian Shrine
Although Heian Jingu is a popular tourist site, surprisingly very few visitors enter into the garden behind the shrine. You will spend time here in one of the most picturesque gardens in all of Kyoto walking through a sequence of pond gardens.
Inclusions
- Guide Service
- Each guest is required to bring an additional 1,500 yen (cash) for lunch
- Each guest is required to bring an additional 1,000 yen (cash) for transportation.
- Total ticket fee (cash) for 5 sites 3500 per person
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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
- We will meet outside of exit 1 of Keage Station on the Tozai Line.
End Points
- We will end outside of the Kawai Kanji Memorial House. It is a 5 minute walk to Umamchi Bus Stop.
