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Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Tea Ceremony Experience: Dive into the World of Kyoto Tradition
4.9
80 Ratings
Kyoto
Immerse yourself in the world of Kyoto tradition with a visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple and a tea ceremony experience. Discover the quaint streets of Kyoto and indulge in local street foods before experiencing the tranquility of a traditional tea ceremony.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Yasaka Shrine - Meet up at Yasaka Shrine
- Yasaka Koshin-Do - Take some pictures at photogenic spot
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple - Go to one of the most famous temples in Japan.
- Kiyomizu-Zaka Street - Pass by Kiyomizu Zaka Street near Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Sannenzaka Ninenzaka - Pass by Sannennzaka Ninenzaka nearby Kiyomizu dera Temple
What's Included
- Photos during the tour
- Drink Matcha (Green Tea)
- 3 hours with a Kyoto local guide
- Snacks
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple entrance fee
- Tea ceremony experience
What's Not Included
- additional food/drinks
Additional Information
- Discover Kyoto’s special streets with their quaint atmosphere, as if you had time-slipped into ancient times.\nKiyomizuzaka is the name of an area that is composed of several streets with a traditional feel of Kyoto. In the area, we also take you to the most colorful temple in Kyoto called Yasakakoshindo.\n\n- A variety of local street foods will take you to Kiyomizu-Dera\nAfter that, we’ll enjoy local snacks and foods there! We’ll then visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple. We’ll also visit Otowa Waterfall, which brings you good luck. Let’s try the Japanese way of worshipping together.\n\n- Lead yourself into a world of an elegant and peaceful Tea Ceremony\nEnjoy traditional-style tea ceremony with Japanese sweets in a sophisticated room surrounded by tea utensils.\n\nMagical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!
- Children under 6 years old are not allowed on this tour
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
Location
Nishiro-mon Gate (West Tower Gate)
In front of the statue of Yasaka Shrine
Your guide will be holding an orange board saying "MagicalTrip"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(80 Ratings)
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Northstar16834393528
Sep 11, 2024
Kiyomizu-dera walking tour and tea ceremony - Took a waking your with Akiko, she was wonderful! Very knowledgeable about the shrine and other areas we were visiting , and gave lots of great tips and recommendations.
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H5478lzjohnd
Sep 5, 2024
Great experience for first time visitor - What a great way to experience Kyoto! Our guide Tammy was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Kyoto and the shrine and temple we visited. And to top it off, the tea ceremony was incredible! Highly recommend.
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Josephli8811yv
Aug 15, 2024
Walking tour and tea ceremony - Very knowledgeable host! Very fun time walking the various temples and shrines and participating in the tea ceremony! Hide (the host) was great!
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Moio5
Aug 7, 2024
Hide best guide ever - It has been so nice so visit Gion / Kyomizu and attend to the Tea Ceremony.
We risked to arrive late to the ceremony because some attendees kept on stopping along the path.
Hide has been so kind and professional to manage everything. He is the best.
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Carolinevl8357pd
Jul 31, 2024
Great Tour Experience with Hide - We had a great experience with tour guide Hide Nakanishi. He was very friendly and extremely informative as he guided us between the sites. We learned a lot about temples and shrines and enjoyed the tea ceremony. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Kyoto area.
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Karenmd59
Jul 17, 2024
Great guide! - We had so much fun walking and learning from our guide Hide! He was so knowledgable but also made the day fun! We visited several beautiful temples and shrines and ended the tour with a tea ceremony. Strongly recommend.
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April
Jul 16, 2024
Old Kyoto tour - Hide was a wonderful guide. He was knowledgeable and very engaging, and made it fun. I have been in Japan for almost 2 weeks, and still learned much from him.
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Seaside60360863216
Jul 11, 2024
Amazing morning tour through Gion! - A very informative, light-hearted and good tour. Hide is an amazing guide, we can recommend this tour to everyone! :)
And the Tea Ceremony is a highlight on itself
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Renato_m
Aug 8, 2024
Kyoto a tradition - Great cerimonial and great views and sightseeing experience … history and also scenery all together …
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Susan
Jul 30, 2024
Pleasant tour of Yasaka & Kiyomiso-dera - It was a pleasant walking tour. Hide was a fun local guide with good knowledge of the area. I really enjoyed the tea ceremony.
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