Kyoto ITALIAN GUIDE Golden Pagoda Bamboo Forest Dry Garden Tours

Explore Kyoto’s Golden Pagoda, Bamboo Forest, and Dry Garden with a native guide. Discover historical sites and rustic life of ancient nobles and samurai.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kinkakuji Temple - Golden Pagoda built in the 14th century. at the behest of the shogun Yoshimitsu Ashikaga in his private villa.
  • Bamboo Forest Street - The most famous bamboo forest in Japan, known worldwide as the location of several films.
  • Ryoanji Temple - Dry garden (karesansui) of stones at a temple of the Zen school, founded in the 15th century.
  • Togetsukyo Bridge - Walk on the Togetsukyo, a bridge that has existed since the 9th century. to admire the scenery of the preserved historical environment of a suburb of the ancient capital of Japan.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Tours by train, bus, and on foot in the north-west peripheral area of the ancient capital of Japan, historical places for the holidays and the retreated life of the family members of the imperial house, of the aristocrats and of the men of letters of the past. The native guide from Kyoto illustrates the rich natural and cultural monuments of the preserved environment, witnesses of the rustic life of the ancient nobles and knights (samurai class), and answers all your questions about the history, culture and life of the ancient Japanese and modern.

Any assistance necessary for participants during the tour.

Flexible itineraries and times on request as far as possible.

Location
Kyoto Station
To the external space between the 4 escalators in front of the taxi (not bus) terminal, a space located towards the east just outside the central entrance to the north of Kyoto station. N.B. From this space you see Kyoto Tower to the left (not right) of your position.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Robyco66
May 8, 2024
FABULOUS - It is no coincidence that it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.... Kinkakuji temple dedicated to the Buddhist goddess of Mercy. Truly enchanting also for the context in which it was placed in the middle of this wonderful forest that colors according to the various seasons. The scenery is incredible, also thanks to the magic created by the reflections of the temple on the surrounding lake.
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Mzprx64
Apr 10, 2024
Overcrowded and not very authentic. - Nice setting, but the pagoda itself seems a bit too shiny for Zen Buddhist philosophy. Also, it is replica of the original pagoda which burned down in 1955. Finally - it is extremely overcrouded. All peace this place is designed to bring is lost by allowing uncontrolled amount of people to be admitted in the same time.
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