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 Golden Kyoto Tour | ||||
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Tours by Location: Kyoto City (Kansai/Kyoto & vicinity) | ||||
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Tour Features: (Half Day): You start with Fushimi Inari Shrine, important shrine in southern Kyoto It is famous for its thousands vermillion torii gates, which stand astride a network of trails. Fushimi Inari is the head shrine of about 30,000 Inari shrine throughout Japan, the Shinto god of rice. Then you proceed to the Kiyomizu Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Perched on the hillside with stunning views over Kyoto, this temple is famous for its wooden stage. Learn about its history, architectural details, and the significance of its pure waters, believed to have healing properties. At the end of the tour, you can enjoy shopping while walking down Sannen-Zaka and Ninen-Zaka street. (Full Day): You start with the Nijyo-jyo castle, former residence of Tokugawa shogun. While you walk around the stately Edo-period buildings, listen for the chirping of the “nightingale” floors. Next, we view one of Kyoto’s most coveted sights – the elegant Golden Pavilion. The temple’s shimmering golden walls can be seen reflected in the Mirror Pond below, but don’t miss the dainty phoenix ornament sitting on the roof. We then head to Arashiyama to visit a local Bamboo Forest, where towering green stalks create an almost otherworldly feeling of awe and mystery as you walk the pathway through the center. You conclude the tour with a visit to the famous Nishiki Market and enjoy street food. | ||||
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| Details |
| Tour Time | Half Day 4 hours (9:30-13:30)/ Full Day 6 hours (9:00~15:00) |
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| Dates of Operation | Every day except 12/30~1/5 |
| Meeting Place | At the lobby of your hotel |
| Duration | Half Day: 4 hours, Full Day: 6 hours |
| Tour Price | Half Day:20,000 JPY, Full Day: 30,000JPY for 1~8 persons |
| Expenses not included in the Tour Price | Transportation, lunch, admission fee and any other cost |
| Itinerary | Half Day: 1) Fushimi Inari Taisya-shrine 2) Kiyomizu Temple 3) Sannen Zaka/Ninen Zaka street Full Day: 1) Nijyo-jyo Castle 2) Kinkakuji, Golden Pavillion, Lunch @Japanese Restaurant 3)Bamboo Forest & Togetukyo Bridge, Arashiyama Area 4) Nishiki Market |
| Guide's Name | Hajime Nakano |
| Web site | hjm.nakano@gmail.com |
| Language | English |
| Distance of the Route | about 6~10 Km |
| Reservations | To make a reservation, send an email to us with (1)your name, (2)number of participants, (3)desired tour date, (4)name & phone number). [Mail] hjm.nakano@gmail.com |
| Guide's Cellphone Number (for Emergency) | Notice of it at the booking. |
| Tour Terms & Conditions | Follow the JGA terms and conditions. |
| Cancellation fees | Follow the JGA terms and conditions. |
| Notes |
JGA Head Office cannot respond to any inquiry. JGA shall not be responsible for any damage or loss of both parties resulting from his/her agreement and arrangement and also not in a position to be involved with them. JGA shall not be responsible for any accident, loss or damage which the customer or any other person might suffer as a result of the tour and the customer agrees to release and indemnify JGA from and against any such claim in that respect.