Private tour in Kyoto Andrew W

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 361 USD

The Poet and the Ox (Kyoto Half Day Tour)

Tour #604773
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 4 people

3 hours 30 minutes

Walking

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Kyoto tour:

The Poet's Hut Temple, The Hermitage of an ex-Samurai, The Garden of the Ox and The Garden of the Dragon, A Temple of Refined Elegance, and A Secret Mountain Tea House. All in one neighbourhood. We travel to an old, quiet and surprisingly ordinary neighbourhood in the northeastern part of Kyoto, tucked into the Higashiyama mountain range. This is not like the busy tourist areas that are scattered around town. The road we follow winds its way through this residential neighbourhood and we soon encounter traces of the farm life that existed in this area for hundreds of years. As we approach the cedar forest we can feel that this is like nowhere we have seen in Kyoto up until this point. It is in these surroundings you will have one of your most memorable experiences in Japan.

Your Kyoto tour itinerary

Konpuku-ji: A temple closely connected with two of the most well-known haiku masters. Shisen-do: A hermitage created by an ex-warrior where architecture and nature come together as one. Nobotoke-an: From a hidden complex of tea houses we will enjoy a bowl of matcha overlooking the city. Enko-ji: A Zen temple which contains two gardens that tell the story of the path enlightenment. We take a 15-minute walk through the local neighborhood and finish at. . . Manshu-in: A temple with ties to the emperor that is the epitome of elegance and simplicity. (As there are 5 wonderful sites in this area, but only time for 4 (and 1 is only open three days a week), the itinerary will vary depending on the day of the week: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: Konpuku-ji, Shisen-do, Enko-ji, and Manshu-in Wed, Sat, Sun: Konpuku-ji, Nobotoke-an, Enko-ji, and Shinsen-do or Manshu-in)

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

This is a walking experience.

What's included
  • Other: My service, as well as my transportation and admission costs.
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: 1,600 yen per person to cover the cost of admission tickets. Budget for souvenirs varies by guest. ***Please inquire for groups larger than 4 guests. There will be $30 fee for each guest over the 4 person limit.
Meeting location

Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8134 Japan

In front of Manshu-in

Other details
Tour categories

City Highlights

Religious Sites

Languages
Conversational

Japanese

Fluent

English

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

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Size:

up to 4 people

Duration:

3 hours 30 minutes

Transportation:

Walking

Party Size:

1

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$ 361 USD

Book with a 20% deposit!

Size:

up to 4 people

Duration:

3 hours 30 minutes

Transportation:

Walking

Party Size:

1

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View our Cancellation policy

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