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- Japanese
- English
You can enjoy the countryside nearby Kyoto City. The guide is born and raised on this city and know everything about this area. You can visit special temple "Kyoto Taishakuten Temple" with 108 bells. Also, you will be purified by going through the big ring. Additionally, you can enjoy beautiful local lunch at the traditional restaurant. Finally, you enjoy shopping at the Michino-eki store. We're looking forward to meeting you.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Exit the ticket gate at JR Sonobe Station and turn left. Walkabout 30 meters down the passageway, then go down the stairs. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right, and you will see the rental bicycle office. This is the meeting and ending point.
Itinerary
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Kyoto Taishakuten is a beautiful temple nestled in the hills on the outskirts of Kyoto City. As you ascend the mountain path, you strike 108 bells one by one, offering prayers with each sound. Before reaching the main hall, you pass through the "Wisdom Ring" to purify your mind and body before paying your respects. At the summit, ringing the large bell sends its deep resonance echoing through the mountains, cleansing your soul. By the time you descend the mountain, you will feel like a renewed version of yourself.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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At the old folk house restaurant "Kaeru no Oyado," you can enjoy homemade Japanese cuisine made with local ingredients. This traditional house has been beautifully renovated into a fusion-style restaurant, where the chef skillfully combines Japanese and Western flavors to offer delicious and affordable dishes. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available. You can relax and unwind in a cozy tatami room.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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At the "Yatsuhashi Honpo" Shinkōetsu Village store, a factory specializing in traditional Japanese sweets, you can experience making wagashi or purchase them as souvenirs. Depending on your preference, you can choose between: 1. A hands-on wagashi-making experience 2. Shopping at a roadside station ("Michi-no-Eki") Both options offer exclusive products made with locally sourced ingredients that you can only find here.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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