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The tour guide has been working as a language expert (Japanese & English) for companies' international projects for many years. She's currently a Japanese language instructor and tour guide as well.
She first guide tourists to Konkai-Komyoji temple, one of the eight head temples of the Jodo (Pure Land) Sect, founded in 1175 by the priest Honen. The massive two-story wooden entrance gate (built in 1860) is one of the largest in Kyoto and offers a commanding view of the city. The garden is spacious with the traditional arched bridge ,so you can enjoy walking around.
After spending around 30 mins at the temple, the guide will take to one of the sub temples of this temple where you enjoy one experience that you have selected among making prayer's beads, sutra copying, coloring book copying, making your own goshuin book, making sutras, flower-dried red bean paste rice cake with Matcha tea ceremony.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet at Kyoto Kawaramachi Train Station Exit.10 and go by bus to the temple where the activities are offered.
The tour ends at the temple.
Itinerary
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As one of the 8 head temples of the Jodo (Pure Land) Sect, founded in 1175 by the priest Honen, the temple embraces: Shinsengumi Headquarters During the late Edo period (1860s), the temple served as the military headquarters for the Aizu Clan and the famous Shinsengumi samurai police force, who were tasked with maintaining order in Kyoto. Architectural Highlights Sanmon Gate: The massive two-story wooden entrance gate (built in 1860) is one of the largest in Kyoto and offers a commanding view of the city. Afro Buddha One of the temple's most unique features is a stone Buddha statue with "kinky" or "afro-style" hair (officially known as Goko Shuyui Amida Nyorai), symbolizing the immense amount of time the Buddha spent in meditation. Mie-do Hall The main hall enshrines a sacred statue of Honen. The Gardens The temple features beautiful seasonal scenery, particularly in the autumn, when its "Shiun-no-niwa" (Purple Cloud Garden) and the pond are illuminated by vibrant maple leaves.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Konkai Komyoji Temple
After viewing Konkai Komyoji Temple, the guide takes tourists to one of the sub temples where tourists enjoy the experience that they have selected . 1. Prayer's beads: Handcraft prayer's beads with your wishes, choosing from various colorful natural stones and wooden beads to wear it every day as a charm or accessory. 2. Copy Sutra: Calm your mind, pick up a brush, and copy sutras (shakyo), putting your heart into each and every character, allowing you to spend some time relaxing your mind and body. 3. Color Sutra Book: Draw a picture of a scene from a sutra and color it. Children can easily participate while becoming familiar with the teachings of Buddhism. 4. Goshuin Book: Choose your favorite from our wide selection of Japanese paper. You can ask at temples/shrines to write a goshuin in their own handwriting. 5. FLower rice cake with Matcha: Make a gorgeous flower-shaped rice cake and enjoy it with Matcha. Spend a special time experiencing traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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