Historical and Cooling Tour of the Ancient Capital of Kyoto
Among Kyoto's popular tourist destinations, Higashiyama and the Kyoto Station area, including Kiyomizu-dera Temple, attract visitors from Japan and abroad due to their deeply Japanese atmosphere. This tour focuses on experiencing Japanese history, culture, and summer in Kyoto.
The tour begins at Shijo-Kawaramachi Station, offering easy access to Higashiyama attractions. After a short bus ride and walk, you'll reach Kiyomizu-dera Temple, known for its clear water and small waterfall. After shopping on the street in front of the temple, you'll visit Yasaka Shrine, believed to ward off epidemic diseases during the hot season.
Next, enjoy the Japanese summer sweet "shaved ice" in Gion and stroll along the famous Gion street. The tour concludes with a visit to Kyoto Tower in front of Kyoto Station for a romantic view at dusk.
Let's embark on a trip to Kyoto, a city best enjoyed in the hot summer!
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Historical and Cooling Tour of the Ancient Capital of Kyoto
What's included in Historical and Cooling Tour of the Ancient Capital of Kyoto
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu Temple: It is a World Heritage temple representing Kyoto. In addition to being a popular tourist destination, the temple attracts many pilgrims who come to see the main image of the Buddha who saves people with his mercy. The "Kiyomizu-no-butai" (stage of Kiyomizu), built on the slope of the mountain, offers a panoramic view of the beautiful city of Kyoto.
Sanneizaka
Sanneizaka: This slope is part of the approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple and is said to have been used by Kitamasato, the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Together with Niningsaka, it is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Kyoto City. The winding stone pavement and stone steps are flanked by old-fashioned buildings, and it is also known as the center of sightseeing in Kiyomizu.
Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine: Located in Higashiyama, it is the representative shrine of Kyoto City. Until the Meiji era (1868-1912), the shrine was called "Gion Shrine." The famous town of Gion was the gateway to Yasaka Shrine, and the festival "Gion Matsuri" became Kyoto's representative summer festival, greatly influencing the culture, customs and landscape of Kyoto.
Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Tour Guide
- The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
- Estimated Costs of the Tour: 1,960 JPY per Person
- Breakdown: Transportation: 460 JPY, Admission Fees: 1,400 JPY, Meal costs: 0 JPY per Person
- Optional Experience Costs: 100 JPY per Person
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation, entrance fees, food and beverage costs incurred at the visited spots are to be borne by the client.
- In case of inclement weather on the day of the tour, the means of transportation, places to visit, and routes may be changed.
- The dismissal point is different from the meeting point. Please contact the guide if you would like to change the dismissal point.
- Please note that each spot may be changed to another spot in case of temporary closure.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Keihan Electric Railway Gion-Shijo Station ticket gate
End Points
- Kyoto Station
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Ticket Redemption
・Please contact us using the messaging feature or WhatsApp message : +81 80-7475-5829. ・Please note that we do not answer calls. In case of any difficulties meeting up, kindly call your tour guide directly. ・All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer. ・If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.
