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3 Hour Sennyuji Imperial Family Temple in Kyoto Tour

You will experience burning incense while listening to a Buddhist monk's sutra. Only participants of this tour will be asked to write their wishes on special strips of paper and deliver them to Yokihi-Kannon under the prayer of the monks. At the main Buddhist hall, an important cultural asset, you

📍Meeting point: About 10 minutes walk from Sennyujimichi stop of Kyoto City Bus. About 10 minutes by cab from Kyoto Station

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What To Expect

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Tour each hall and garden of Sennyu-ji Temple, the only imperial family temple in Japan, with an interpreter-guide while enjoying explanations and conversations with a monk. You will have a rare opportunity to observe a priest performing the service. On this tour, you will hear directly from a monk what esoteric Buddhism is, what Shingon is, and other interesting topics about Buddhism. *Yokihii-Kannon Hall Experience burning incense while listening to a Buddhist priest's sutra. Offer incense to Yokihi-Kannon under the prayer of monks. *Butsuden (Main hall / Important cultural property) Listen to explanations about the principal image and other Buddhist statues. *Shariden(The hall that houses the bones of Buddha. The cultural property not open to the public.) Try Shabutsu (copying Buddhist sutras) *View the garden Relax and take pictures while enjoying the natural beauty of the four seasons in a beautiful garden that has been admired by successive Emperors.

What’s Included

  • Monks' guide fee, interpreter guide fee, entrance fee, Shabutsu free

What to Bring

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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