Private Temple Tour and Historical Town Walk near Kyoto

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3 hours 10 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Visit a community temple with over 700 years of history and learn directly from a Buddhist monk about local life and experience everyday rituals that continue today.

This is not a staged tourist experience, but a genuine introduction to how the temple remains connected to the community.

After the temple visit, stroll through Kinomoto, a historic post town that once flourished along the Hokkokukaidō route.

What's Included

Sake tasting fee at brewery
Ritual experience at a local temple and tea break
Air-conditioned vehicle
personal purchases of guests

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The guide will wait at a ticket gate with a name-board.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit a local temple over 650 years history and experience a Buddhist ritual with a monk. Learn about everyday life from a temple community through a cultural dialogue with the monk.

    1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Explore the historic streets of Kinomoto, a former post town with traditional shops and quiet backstreets. Legendary stories and traditions told by the local guide will give you a deeper understanding of rural Japan.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Sake tasting at the oldest Sake brewery in Shiga. Through tasting various tipe of Sake offered by a brewery master, you'll discover your favorite flavor.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Lake Biwa Legend Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Tuk Tuk Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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