Why choose this Kyoto tour ?
Purify your mind, body, and spirit in Kyoto. Start your day with a wholesome tofu lunch and a walking tour of hidden spring water sources.
Highlights
– Indulge in a nourishing tofu set meal, a Kyoto delicacy made from soy milk.
– Explore the city’s natural beauty on a guided walking tour to three unique spring water sources, sampling the water at each location.
– Conclude your day with a relaxing break at a traditional Kyoto confectionery, where you can enjoy sweets and matcha made with spring water.
Please note that our tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate. If we don’t reach this minimum number, unfortunately, we’ll have to cancel the tour. You’ll be notified of any cancellation 4 days before departure, and a full refund will be issued.
Make the most of your Kyoto adventure
What makes Explore Kyoto’s Water Treasures: Springs, Tofu Lunch, and Matcha a unique experience ?
Indulge in a Nourishing tofu and Kyoto obanzai lunch. *Please note that restaurants may change depending on the season and other factors.
Our walking tour of hidden spring water sources begins at Yasaka Shrine.
Kyoto, a city ensconced in legend, is said to be guarded by four divine creatures known as the Shijin, each representing a cardinal direction. The east, where Yasaka Shrine stands, is protected by the Azure Dragon. Beneath the shrine’s main hall, a mystical pond, or dragon’s lair, is said to be home to this divine creature. The spring water that flows from this sacred place is known as “Gion Shinsui,” or “Power Water,” and is deeply revered by locals. It is believed that drinking this water, followed by applying a few drops of “Biyomizu” or “beauty water”, which emerges from a shrine dedicated to beautiful women, will bestow upon one both inner and outer beauty. This powerful spot is frequented by geisha and maiko alike.
This sacred spring water from a shrine revered as a fire-preventing deity has a fascinating history. It is said that during the Hamaguri-gomon Incident in the late Edo period, this area miraculously escaped a great fire. Since then, there have been numerous tales of the shrine’s divine protection against fire.
This sacred spring water, said to be blessed by Tenjin, the deity of learning, is believed to grant protection from misfortune, wisdom, and success in academic pursuits.
After a walking tour of three unique spring water sources, our journey will conclude at a confectionery founded in 1803, where we will enjoy sweets and matcha made using the purest spring water.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be aware that the end time may be delayed due to traffic conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. We kindly request that you allow for extra time when scheduling.
- Please note that Kiyomizu-dera Temple is not included in the current itinerary.
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- All transportation fees during the tour
- All admission fees and activity fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Tranquwell.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
