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Hi, mature tourists including seniors who want to immerse in our history, art and hidden stories! Focus on my favorite 2 world heritage temples and sushi to get you more insightful about the details of them including breathtaking Buddhist statues without worrying about transport! Make your experience once in a lifetime memory.
I'm an experienced language specialist and am currently studying Japanese Buddhist art at Buddhism Univ. for my next career.
Toji Temple stands out with its iconic 5-story pagoda that you see when approaching Kyoto Station by Shinkansen. It houses amazing national treasures as the center of Esoteric Buddhism and one of the oldest temples in Kyoto, preserved over 1,200 years. In Sanjusangendo stand spectacular 1001 Kannon statues watching over us with merciful mystical smile, which makes me cry every time I see them. After visiting them, you will enjoy sushi lunch at a highly rated sushi restaurant. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet at the exit of JR Kyoto Train Station and go to Toji Temple together. It takes around 10 mins to get there by taxi.
Sushi Kyoto Senryo (Sushi restaurant) where we will enjoy lunch after visiting Toji temple.
Itinerary
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Toji (Pass by)
What impresses you first when you approach Kyoto Train Station must be 5-story 55m high pagoda. Yes, it's the UNESCO world cultural heritage, and one of the icons that represent Kyoto, the pagoda in Toji Temple. Toji Temple was built at the end of 8th century to the east of Rajo Gate, the central entrance to the Japan's ancient capital Kyoto. The temple then was entrusted to Kobo Daishi, one of the most renowned Buddhist priests in Japan. It houses more than 25 Buddhist statues of National Treasure or National Important Cultural Property that are overwhelming and breathtaking. I’m looking forward to meeting and interacting with enthusiastic learners who are truly respectful of our history and culture! Note that the native/business level of English is needed.
Admission ticket free -
Sanjusangendo Temple (Pass by)
Sanjusangendo is famous worldwide for its 1001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The temple was founded in 1164 and rebuilt a century later after the original structure had been destroyed in a fire. Measuring 120 meters, the temple hall is Japan's longest wooden structure. The name Sanjusangendo (literally "33 intervals") derives from the number of intervals between the building's support columns, a traditional method of measuring a building's size. In the center of the main hall sits a large, wooden statue of a 1000-armed Kannon (Senju Kannon) that is flanked on each side by 500 statues of human sized 1000-armed Kannon standing in ten rows. Together they make for an awesome sight. 1000-armed Kannon are equipped with 11 heads to better witness the suffering of humans and with 1000 arms to better help them fight the suffering. Note that the actual statues have only 42 arms each. Subtract the two regular arms and multiply by the 25 planes of existence to get the full thousand.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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