Kyoto Historic Center - Walking Tour
Description
Our tour is unique because we not only walk through the streets of Kyoto, we relive them! Mix the story of samurai, monks, ninjas and princes in a dynamic story, full of legends and curiosities, accompanied by interactive activities that will make you feel part of the Japanese past.
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Itinerary
We will visit one of the oldest rivers in Kyoto, where the traditional machiya houses are still preserved. These old wooden residences were not only homes, but also places of rest and commerce for travelers and merchants of the time
We will visit one of the most picturesque areas of Kyoto along with its traditional houses with the concept of machi-ya
At Chion-in, we will talk about how Buddhism came to Japan and the impact it had on the spiritual life of the country. We will also discover a curious connection with the ninjas, who found in some temples strategic allies and spaces to hide thanks to their unique architecture.
At Maruyama Park, we will pause to talk about Sakamoto Ryōma, one of the most revolutionary characters in 19th century Japan. We will learn about his history, his struggle for the modernization of the country and why his figure is still so admired in Japanese history
On charming Nene Street, we will stop to learn the story of Nene, one of the most influential women of the Sengoku period. Wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, his legacy goes beyond political power: we will talk about his wisdom, his role in wartime and the impact he left in Kyoto until today
We will talk about the Kōshin-dō temple, a colorful corner full of amulets called kukurizaru, which represent the desires we must learn to control. In addition, we will know the curious relationship of the temple with monkeys, symbols of self-control and spiritual messengers in this tradition.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(106)
The guide, Irene, had prepared the tour very well. Content well summarized and structured. Told in an engaging manner. Excellent response to clarify doubts
Jordi has been a wonderful guide. Friendly (without being cloying), very approachable and pleasant, making the visit very enjoyable.
Sayury introduced us to the city of Kyoto in an incredible way, explaining each corner of the city very well, and she was also very attentive, asking at every moment if we were well-hydrated and if we had any questions regarding her explanations, very kind.
Irene was an amazing tour guide. She included history details, city and food recomendations, great stories... all in a very structurized way. It was a hot day and she took us to very quiet, fresh and nice areas which made the tour very enjoyable. she was great!
Very good, the explanations were very pleasant.
The guide Sayuri was very professional and friendly.
We loved Irene's explanations throughout the tour, always very dynamic and very attentive to any questions we had! I would definitely repeat with her!
Jordi was the best guide we have had so far on our trip to Japan. We could not catch him with any question, no matter how convoluted it was. It shows that he loves both his job and Japanese culture. Highly recommended!
We had our Kyoto tour with Chiara. She is very friendly and sweet and did her best showing us the gems of Kyoto and its history. We did notice that some of the information were inaccurate or lacked further development, so she needs a little more practice :) don’t let it stop you booking the tour, it was a nice experience (with the help of Google search here and there) ;)
The tour was very good, the guide Sarury was well-prepared and knows the history of Kyoto and Japan very well. We loved it. A 10
