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There are many things you want to do in Japan. But you also want to enjoy your stay in Kyoto. This tour is for you! This tour lets you fully enjoy Kyoto and Kiyomizu Temple in a short time!
The tour starts at a kimono rental store in a traditional Kyoto alley. After putting on a kimono, visit Kiyomizu-dera, Kodai-dera, and Yasaka Koshindo Temples, known for their rich history and colorful decorations.
Shopping at the streets in front of temples is another fun part of temple tours in Japan. Sanneizaka in front of Kiyomizu-dera is lined with souvenir and food stores, popular for photos with a Japanese atmosphere.
This tour packs a lot of Kyoto's attractions into a short time, so you can enjoy Kyoto to the fullest!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Kyoto Kimono rental mimosa
Itinerary
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Kodaiji Temple: This is a temple where visitors can experience the gorgeous Fushimi-Momoyama culture. The temple grounds are famous for its abundant attractions, such as the variously designed dry landscape gardens and bamboo groves, as well as buildings that were relocated from the castle where Toyotomi Hideyoshi resided. Enjoy the temple's seasonal beauty and charm, with cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall, as well as nighttime viewing at certain times of the year.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Yasaka Koshindo: This temple is located in Higashiyama, near Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. It is characterized by colorful, ball-shaped “kukuri-monkeys” tied all over the temple grounds. These kukuri monkeys are meant to warn people against selfishness, and it is said that if you pray for patience with your own desires, your wishes will come true.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Sanneizaka / Ninenzaka: This slope is part of the approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple and is said to have been used by Kitamasato, the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Together with Nichinenzaka and Sanneizaka, it is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Kyoto City. The winding stone pavement and stone steps are flanked by old-fashioned buildings, and the area is known as the center of sightseeing in Kiyomizu.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Kiyomizu Temple: "This is a World Heritage temple representing Kyoto. In addition to being a popular temple for tourists, it is also a popular place for pilgrims to see the main image of the temple, which saves people with its mercy. The “Kiyomizu no Butai” (stage of Kiyomizu), built to jut out from the mountainside, offers a panoramic view of the beautiful city of Kyoto.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation, entrance fees, food and beverage costs incurred at the visited spots are to be borne by the client.
- Please note that each spot may be changed to another spot in case of temporary closure.
- Some of the spots you will visit that day include facilities that do not accept credit cards. Please remember to have cash ready.
- Food and beverage spots are not included.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation, entrance fees, food and beverage costs incurred at the visited spots are to be borne by the client.
- Please note that each spot may be changed to another spot in case of temporary closure.
- Some of the spots you will visit that day include facilities that do not accept credit cards. Please remember to have cash ready.
- Food and beverage spots are not included.
- In case of inclement weather on the day of the tour, the means of transportation, places to visit, and routes may be changed.
- Please return the kimono to the shop before 5:30 p.m.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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