Kyoto Trip Overview
Amid the ongoing pandemic, traveling abroad is very difficult for the foreseeable future. But thanks to this situation, I could take a video of this ancient city with few people out on the street. The video shows the highlights of Higashiyama area of Kyoto which is filled with many attractions. You can relax at home while deeply immersed in the traditional city of Japan with a detailed explanation and guidance by a professional licensed guide. We will have a Q&A session after seeing the video. I provide a walking route map online for your future reference.
NOTE: You don’t have to show your face but fast Internet connection is required for the video online.
NOTE: The starting time is JST, Japan Standard Time.
11:00 AM (JST) is 10:00 PM on the previous day in NY or EDT area and 7:00 PM in LA or PDT area.
8:00 PM (JST) is 12:00 noon in GB or BST area or 1:00 PM in CEST area.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Starts: Kyoto, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Amid the ongoing pandemic, traveling abroad is very difficult for the foreseeable future. But thanks to this situation, I could take a video of this ancient city with few people out on the street. The video shows the highlights of Higashiyama area of Kyoto which is filled with many attractions. You can relax at home while deeply immersed in the traditional city of Japan with a detailed explanation and guidance by a professional licensed guide. We will have a Q&A session after seeing the video. I provide a walking route map online for your future reference.
NOTE: You don’t have to show your face but fast Internet connection is required for the video online.
NOTE: The starting time is JST, Japan Standard Time.
11:00 AM (JST) is 10:00 PM on the previous day in NY or EDT area and 7:00 PM in LA or PDT area.
8:00 PM (JST) is 12:00 noon in GB or BST area or 1:00 PM in CEST area.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Yasaka Shrine, 625 Giommachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0073 Kyoto Prefecture
Starting at this shrine which is probably the most famous in Kyoto city as it is the birthplace of Gion Festival. The festival has a history of more than 1,000 years and probably the most famous festival in the country.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Maruyama Park, 473 Maruyamacho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture
Behind Yasaka Shrine, there is this park famous for its cherry blossoms. I will show the photos in spring time with the flowers.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chion-in Temple, 400 Rinkacho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-8686 Kyoto Prefecture
This is the headquarters of Jodoshu sect of Japanese Buddhism and its gate as a wooden gate is the biggest in the world.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Nene-no-Michi, Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0825 Kyoto Prefecture
The street named after the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a shogun in the 16th century.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ishibe Alley, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0000 Kyoto Prefecture
This stone passages district is calm and serene. You can feel the retro vibes of the ancient town with a history of more than 1,000 years.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Entoku-in, 530 Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0825 Kyoto Prefecture
We briefly look at Entoku-in temple where Nene, the wife of the shogun, lived for 19 years after his passing.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0001 Kyoto Prefecture
There two slopes or staircases are located in the middle of Higashiyama area of Kyoto. Around these slopes, there are many traditional and quaint houses.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Yasaka Koshin-Do, 390 Kinencho, Higashiyama-ku across from Hokan-ji Pagoda, Kyoto 605-0828 Kyoto Prefecture
A temple with three monkeys. A very famous spot for taking Instagram-able photos!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Yasakanoto, 388 Yasakakamimachi, Higashiyama-Ku Hoka-ji Temple, Kyoto 605-0827 Kyoto Prefecture
This ancient temple has the landmark, Yasaka Pagoda or Yasaka no To. The current structure has been standing for almost 600 years, one of the oldest remaining wooden structures in Kyoto. The temple’s history has more than 1,400 years.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 Kyoto Prefecture
The temple is one of the 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kyoto. It is a must see place for tourists. It has a very famous protruding balcony.
Duration: 10 minutes
