Kiyomizudera Temple was founded in the late 8th century in the wooded hills east of Kyoto and today is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its present buildings are constructed in the first half of the 17th century. The name Kiyomazudera means ˝Pure Water Temple˝ and it got its name from...
Fushimi Inari Taisha is located in southern Kyoto and it is one of the most important Shinto shrines in the city. It owns its popularity to thousands of vermillion torii(gates) which lead to the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari. Inari is the God of rice and this shrine is the most...
Gion district in Kyoto is a famous geisha (geiko in Kyoto) district which was originally developed in the Middle Ages. Although the number of geiko is decreasing, this district still tries to preserve its traditional architecture and ways of entertainment. Gion is located between Yasaky Shrine...
Kinkaku-ji is a Zen Buddhist Temple in Kyoto. Its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. This was formerly a villa known as Rokuonji which was in 1408 after the death of the owner Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, converted to a Zen Temple. During its history the temple burned down several...
The Fushimi-Inari Shrine is more than its famous tunnels of vermillion-red torii gates. Dive deep into the world of Inari with this 3.5-hour narrated walking tour about dragons, political resistance...
The Fushimi Inari Shrine is more than its famous tunnels of vermillion-red torii gates. Dive deep into the world of Inari with this 4-hour narrated walking tour about dragons, political resistance,...
If you want to spend a day exploring Kyoto and Nara with your group (up to 18 people), this tour would be an ideal option for you. Our Toyota Hiace Commuter will give you a comfortable ride with free...