Dark Kyoto Tour
The yang of the bright and beautiful side of the city's 1200 year history is paralleled by the yin of the macabre, the bizarre and the bloody aspects of the story of Japan's old capital. Starting at Yasaka Shrine we will weave our way south through the back streets of Gion to Kiyomizu Temple, then d
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 15 minYasaka Shrine played an important role the attempts to ward off a plague that had befallen the city in the 9th century CE.
Stop 2
⏱ 30 minThe back streets of the Gion District are home to many haunting tales.
Stop 3
⏱ 15 minKennin-ji Temple is the oldest Zen temple in Japan.
Stop 4
⏱ 30 minAdmission includedKiyomizu Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but is also known locally for it's dark history.
Stop 5
⏱ 10 minThis is where the shogun Hideyoshi is enshrined.
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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