Kyoto: Sacred Kannon Temple Pilgrimage Across Six Sites

Kyoto: Sacred Kannon Temple Pilgrimage Across Six Sites

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5h 30m
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Overview

This is not just a sightseeing tour — it’s a spiritual journey through Kyoto’s sacred heart. On this exclusive 5.5-hour guided experience, you’ll visit six remarkable temples dedicated to Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion. From quiet, hidden sanctuaries to world-famous landmarks like Kiyomizu-dera and Sanjūsangen-dō, each temple reveals a different form and storey of Kannon’s mercy.

Unlike typical temple visits, this tour gives you deep insight into Buddhist beliefs, legends, and symbolism, all brought to life by a knowledgeable local guide. You'll walk through Kyoto’s history while discovering how Kannon has shaped faith and daily life for centuries.

With all admission fees included, this thoughtfully curated tour offers a rare chance to reflect, learn, and be inspired — an unforgettable experience for travellers seeking meaning beyond the surface.

Activity location

Kōdō Gyōgan-ji Temple
- 17 Gyōganji Monzenchō
- 604-0991, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kōdō Gyōgan-ji Temple
- 17 Gyōganji Monzenchō
- 604-0991, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: Sacred Kannon Temple Pilgrimage Across Six Sites

5h 30m
English

Travellers

Languages available

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Price details

€320.68 x 1 Adult€320.68

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Until Sat, 28 Feb

What's included, what's not

Transport costs during the tour
Admission fees to each temple
Experience visiting six Kannon temples (admission fees included)
5.5-hour guided tour

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Kōdō Gyōgan-ji Temple

30m

A small and peaceful temple near the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kōdō has long served as a spiritual refuge for the local community. Once a gathering place for residents of northern Kyoto, it now offers visitors a quiet space to reflect on the compassionate presence of Kannon.

Rokkakudo

30m

This uniquely hexagonal temple is said to be the spiritual “navel” of Kyoto. Its unusual shape is based on the mythical island where Kannon is believed to reside. Rich in symbolism, Rokkakudō invites reflection on the cosmic role of compassion in the Buddhist world.

Rokuharamitsuji Temple

50m
Admission ticket included

Known for its deep ties to Kyoto’s medieval history, Rokuharamitsu-ji is filled with legends. Most famously, a monk once carried a statue of Kannon through plague-stricken Kyoto to comfort the sick. The temple remains a symbol of healing and mercy.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

1h 20m
Admission ticket included

One of Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks, Kiyomizu-dera is built on a high hillside with sweeping views of the city. Its dramatic structure reflects Buddhist texts describing Kannon as dwelling on a lofty cliff, offering protection to all who seek her.

Sanjusangendo Temple

1h 20m
Admission ticket included

This awe-inspiring temple houses 1,000 golden statues of the Thousand-Armed Kannon. It is one of the most visually striking places in all of Kyoto, allowing visitors to encounter the many forms and meanings of compassion made manifest.

Imakumano Kannonji

30m

Tucked into the wooded foothills of eastern Kyoto, this temple is deeply connected to the sacred Kumano region of southern Japan. Founded by imperial order, it was intended to recreate the powerful spiritual presence of Kumano within the ancient capital.

Location

Activity location

Kōdō Gyōgan-ji Temple
- 17 Gyōganji Monzenchō
- 604-0991, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kōdō Gyōgan-ji Temple
- 17 Gyōganji Monzenchō
- 604-0991, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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