Kiyomizudera, Higashiyama and Yasaka Shrine Guided Walking Tour
Description
Discover some of Kyoto’s best temples and shrines in this 3-hour tour Visit the iconic Kiyomizudera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site See the stunning gardens and interiors of the Kodaiji Temple Learn about Shinto history and culture when at the Yasaka Shrine Stroll along Murayama Park, known for its famed cherry blossom tree Marvel at the magnificent Chion-in Temple Sanmon Gate
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Itinerary
tart with a bang at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kiyomizudera Temple, one of the most iconic architectural landmarks of Kyoto. Learn about Kannon, the deity of peace and mercy, and the sacred blue dragon (seiryuu) as you take in the panoramic views.
This area is lined with old shops and traditional architecture.
Walk along the quaint streets of Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka, and Nene no Michi and view the traditional shophouses as you make your way to Kodaiji Temple. Built in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s wife, this temple features stunning zen gardens and lavish interiors.
Exit through the east and you’ll find yourself in Maruyama Park, a favorite haunt during cherry blossom season.
Just a short walk away, you’ll find the famous Yasaka Shrine, where your friendly TripGuru will regale you with stories about Shinto history, culture, and practices. Exit th
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
A brilliant tour with Ceci, who is lovely and was very informative
It's wonderful to hear that Ceci made such a positive impact on your experience, sharing her knowledge of these iconic temples and shrines with such enthusiasm. We're glad you appreciated the unique insights and historical context she provided during the tour. Your 5-star review is a great encouragement to our team!
We had a wonderful tour with Kenichi. He was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and a pleasure to spend time with throughout our three-hour tour. We learned a great deal, had a lot of fun, and truly enjoyed the experience. Highly recommended!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad Kenichi’s knowledge and engaging style made your 3-hour tour both fun and full of learning. We truly appreciate you enjoying the experience and recommending us. Hope to welcome you back to Kyoto soon!
Amazing experience, very informative and well-versed guide. Self paced with reviews of temples and shrines with some shopping along the way. Would highly recommend as a Kyoto orientation
We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and gave us a 5-star review. Thank you for your support!
Rafael was an amazing privid guide who showed us the top highlights. very friendly, relaxed and informative! We highly recommend the tour as you see so much, learn so much in a short amount of time!
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us.
The visit to Gion with Alex was excellent; everything about the tour and his explanations was super interesting, along with all his recommendations. Very patient with children and the elderly.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your visit to Gion with Alex was excellent and that you found the tour very interesting with his explanations and recommendations. It’s also wonderful to know he was patient and attentive with both children and elderly guests. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
Took a very interesting private tour with Chen.. We started at Kiyomizu derma followed by Kodai-ji temple, a park and Yasuka shrine. I learned a lot and am so glad we went. I recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5 star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your satisfaction means the world to our team, and your support genuinely encourages us to keep delivering exceptional service. Thank you again for choosing us, we're grateful to have been part of your journey!
We did our guided tour with Jasmine, she was absolutely amazing, very informative and answered every question we had. I would highly highly recommend Jasmine as your tour guide. Gives you time to go into shops, toilet breaks and she does not rush you at all with this! When we come back to Kyoto and do another tour we will be picking Jasmine to guide us around. She was so amazing we ended up booking another tour the next day with her 11/10
Huge thanks for sharing! We're thrilled Jasmine was amazing for you - appreciate you highlighting her informative guidance, flexibility, and care for your comfort, looking forward to welcoming you back with Jasmine again!
Very good experience, Alex very nice and with great knowledge
Glad you enjoyed our Kiyomizudera, Higashiyama and Yasaka Shrine Guided Walking Tour! Alex, our knowledgeable guide, is indeed a gem and we're grateful he could share his expertise with you. Thanks for joining us on this adventure!
Before discovering this tour, my partner and I were frustrated because we couldn't find a guided tour that met our needs in terms of locations (we weren't interested in visiting the main monuments in a single day, we wanted to explore Kyoto by areas to make the most of our time and to avoid going from one crowded attraction to another). So we were very happy to come across this tour of the Higashiyama area. The start time for the activity was excellent, as it wasn't too crowded but we didn't have to get up too early. We visited well-known monuments such as Kiyomizudera Temple, but also others that are perhaps less familiar to foreigners, which were less crowded, resulting in an interesting contrast. One thing to mention is that we did the private tour with Claudia, who offered us a really well-planned and enjoyable route. You can tell she's smart and knowledgeable, plus we thought she seemed quite welcoming. Thanks to her, we stumbled upon a great spot to eat dango, and she also gave us some awesome recommendations for restaurants and other monuments to visit.
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us.
We loved the tour that Alex gave us, it has very good content in its tour and we recommend it to 100, apart gave us tips and we were delighted with its Service.
Thank you for taking the time to give us a 5-star review! We're glad to know that you had a great experience with us.
