Kyoto Trip Overview
16:00 We will meet in front of tha Yasaka Shrine also known as Gion Shrine. This is Kyoto’s one of the most famous and picturesque shrines located right next to Kiyomizu Temple. The shrine has more than 1000 years of history and you will be told about the secret spots of the Shrine and how to distinguish shrines from temples.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Kyoto, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
16:00 We will meet in front of tha Yasaka Shrine also known as Gion Shrine. This is Kyoto’s one of the most famous and picturesque shrines located right next to Kiyomizu Temple. The shrine has more than 1000 years of history and you will be told about the secret spots of the Shrine and how to distinguish shrines from temples.
Itinerary
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Stop At: SAMURAI & NINJA MUSEUM with EXPERIENCE, 292 Higashi Daimonjicho, Nakagyo-Ku Utano koji Building 2F, Kyoto 604-8043 Kyoto Prefecture
We will then walk from Yasaka Shrine to Kiyomizu Temple. The main building is under construction but it is still beautiful and impressive from the outside. You will learn how this huge building stood for centuries without having even one piece of nail. You will also get to know the importance of Kiyomizu temple in Japanese history and culture.
Stop At: Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 Kyoto Prefecture
Kiyomizu temple has a garden, walking paths, wish stones and most importantly mystical water fountain that is believed to have miraculous healing powers. By the way, the name Kiyo mizu refers to this special water stream. The tour takes 60~80 minutes and we will finish the tour around 17:20.
