Kyoto's World Heritage Walking Tour from Kyoto st.
Let's explore, Ninna-ji Temple, Ryoan-ji Temple and Nijo Castle which are the World Heritage site. -Explore Kyoto's World Heritage sites -Take a day trip from Kyoto Station -Travel with an experienced guide who has knowledge of Kyoto's history
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 30 minMeet your guide at Kyoto Station Central Exi. We will take local bus from Kyoto Station to Ninna-ji Temple. It takes around 30 minutes.
Stop 2
⏱ 1hAdmission includedEnjoy the late blooming Omuro cherry blossoms at this World Heritage site, Ninna-ji Temple. You can see beautiful Omuro cherry blossoms alongside the five-story pagoda, creating an atomosphere that has remained unchanged since the Edo period. (Best viewing time: mid-April)
Stop 3
⏱ 1hAdmission includedExplore the stone garden of Ryoan-ji Temple, a World Heritage site adorned with weeping cherry trees. During mid-April each year, the stone garden with white sand and 15 stones becomes a display of red weeping cherry blossoms emerging from the earthen walls. (Best viewing time: Late March to around April 10, with late-blooming satozakura in Sakura Garden around mid-April)
Stop 4
⏱ 1hLunch time (60 minutes/ Lunch is not included. Please take lunch by your own.)
Stop 5
⏱ 1hThere is varieties cherry blossom at Hirano Shrine. With 400 cherry trees encompassing around 60 different types, including the rare yellow-green "Gioiko" and light-red "Hirano Imose," this is a must-visit location for a magnificent cherry blossom viewing! (Best viewing time: Late March to mid-April)
Stop 6
⏱ 1hAdmission includedExplore the renowned World Heritage site of Nijo Castle, originally built for the shoguns, military rulers of Japan. Discover its famous cherry blossom viewing spot, with 300 cherry trees of approximately 50 varieties, including satozakura and someiyoshino cherry trees. (Best viewing time: Until mid-April)
Stop 7
⏱ 20 minAfter Nijo Castle, we will go back to Kyoto Station by Local Bus. It takes around 20 minutes. Tour ends at Central Gate of JR Kyoto Station around 16:30pm.
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
- •You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
- •If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
- •You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
- •If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)
- •This tour utilizes public transportation. Please be aware that seats are not reserved.
- •Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting time.
- •The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.
- •Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- •In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- •Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
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