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A group of people walking past traditional Japanese architecture, including a pagoda. 1
A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden torii gate, stone lanterns, and a pagoda in the background. 2
A traditional Japanese building with a reflection in a pond. 3
A traditional multi-tiered pavilion with ornate wooden carvings, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and a stone pathway leading to the entrance. 4
A traditional Japanese tea set with a green tea bowl, a ceramic plate with mochi on skewers, and a small dish with a sweet treat. 5
By Intrepid Urban Adventures
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Overview

    • Walk through Fushimi Inari’s red torii gates
    • Experience a peaceful Zen rock garden
    • Explore Gion, Kyoto’s geisha district
    • Taste local sweets & discover tea culture
    • Small-group tour (max 10 guests)

Activity location

  • Gion
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Central post office Kyoto
    • ８４３－１２ Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward
    • Kyoto, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour of Gion district
  • Inclusions
    Local English-speaking tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Tofukuji Temple entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
  • Inclusions
    Local drink or traditional sweet tasting
  • Exclusions
    Additional food and drinks

Know before you book

    • The small-group experience with a maximum of 10 travellers, ensuring a more personal and engaging time with your local guide.
    • This tour is family-friendly. Children under 6 years old can join free of charge, making it a great option for families exploring Kyoto together.
    • Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options may be available; however, they cannot be strictly guaranteed due to seasonal menu changes.
    • This tour includes approximately 8 km of walking. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes so you can fully enjoy the experience.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Discover Kyoto’s cultural heart on this small-group walking tour (max 10 people). Meet your guide near Kyoto Station and walk to Tofukuji Temple, home to one of the city’s most impressive Zen rock gardens. Learn about Zen Buddhism and the symbolism behind its carefully designed landscapes.

    Continue walking through local areas for a glimpse of everyday life as you make your way to Fushimi Inari Shrine. Walk beneath thousands of iconic red torii gates and discover Shinto beliefs, the god Inari, and the meaning of the shrine’s fox statues.

    End your journey in Gion, Kyoto’s historic geisha district. Stroll past traditional wooden buildings while learning about geiko and maiko culture. Enjoy a local sweet or drink and discover Kyoto’s tea traditions before finishing at Gion Corner.

Location

Activity location

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    Gion
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Central post office Kyoto
    • ８４３－１２ Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward
    • Kyoto, Japan