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Many seekers have sat beneath serene trees seeking enlightenment—only to be bitten by a hidden snake instead. I know, I’ve been there. Everyone says, “Learn more about yourself.” But what does that really mean? When most people look inward, they often find... nothing.
In a shallow world, depth has become a luxury—like gold hidden in a case. This tour invites you to open that case and rediscover what’s within.
[ Warning ] If spirituality, religions, or self-improvement don’t interest you, this tour isn’t for you.
[ Notice ] This tour is completely private, meaning it will be only the travelers in your booking—no one else will join, and the guide will accompany your group exclusively.
[ Guarantee ] If the tour doesn’t meet your expectations, you can receive a full refund—through Viator, TripAdvisor, or directly from the guide himself.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The default meeting point is your hotel lobby, and we will contact you to confirm. As the tour will be conducted using public transportation, if you prefer a different meeting spot that is convenient for you, I can easily accommodate that.
Itinerary
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1Sanjusangendo Temple
This is a place where strength and fragility, silence and intention, meet in quiet harmony. Here, the “dō” — the way — of Kyūdō unfolds not just as practice, but as a philosophy: a reminder that discipline and mindfulness, craft and contemplation, are not opposites but companions. In the grain of the wood and the arc of the bow, we glimpse a deeper truth: that the seeming dualities of life are woven together, and that unity lies in embracing both.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Rishōdō Nirvana Hall is a serene sanctuary where silence itself seems to breathe, inviting the soul to dissolve into the stillness between life and enlightenment.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Kennin-ji Temple
The garden is a quiet teacher, showing that beauty is fleeting, that harmony exists in the ever-changing, and that contemplation arises not from permanence, but from a mindful embrace of impermanence. In its subtle details, we are reminded that life flows like sand through a rake, and in letting go, we discover a deeper, enduring serenity.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Gion
In the winding streets of Gion, elegance walks hand in hand with imperfection. Lanterns glow softly above polished wooden facades, while shadows whisper of what lies beneath the surface. Here, beauty and decay, refinement and chaos, exist side by side, revealing the subtle dance of duality that defines life itself. As we wander through its alleys, Gion teaches us that grace is not found in perfection alone, but in the delicate tension between light and shadow, poise and disorder, and in embracing both, we glimpse a deeper harmony.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Kamogawa Delta (Kyoto Prefectural Kamogawa Park)
Along the flowing Kamogawa River, emptiness is not absence but space for seeing. As a kite soars high above, drifting effortlessly on the wind, it observes the river, the city, and the sky in quiet detachment. From this height, all contradictions—motion and stillness, presence and void—merge into a single vision. Standing by the river, we too are invited to rise into that spacious awareness, to let our thoughts float like the kite, and to experience emptiness not as a void, but as a luminous vantage from which the world is fully revealed.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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