Kyoto Higashiyama Tour
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Experience Highlights
Join this tour and immerse yourself in Kyoto's rich history by walking through one of its oldest and most important districts: the Higashiyama district. The tour will last about 4 hours, during which you will visit sacred sites such as the Fushimi inari shrine or the Gion district, known for its geisha houses.
During the whole activity you will be accompanied by an expert guide, from whom you will learn many interesting facts about the history and culture of the ancient capital of Japan. A tour full of sightseeing and history, ideal for those who want to deepen their knowledge of Kyoto and Japanese culture.
- Join this 4-hour private tour of the Higashiyama district.
- Learn, accompanied by an expert guide, about the history and culture of the ancient imperial capital.
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and tour the Gion district .
What’s included
- Higashiyama tour in Kyoto
- Entrance fees to the temples and shrines mentioned
- Fushimi Inari to Gion Transit
- The first accompanying child under 12 years of age will have free admission to the aforementioned venues. If you have several accompanying children under 12 years of age, one of them will be admitted free of charge and the rest will be admitted at reduced prices.
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Step by Step
On this tour you will have the opportunity, for about 4 hours, to visit one of the most historically rich areas of Kyoto: the Higashiyama district. Throughout the activity, you will be accompanied by an expert guide, from whom you will learn many interesting facts about the culture, history and architecture of the places you will pass through.
You will start by visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine, an important Shinto shrine known for its thousands of bright red torii (sacred gates) that line paths across the shrine hill. It is one of the most photographed and visited sites in all of Japan, where you can walk along the paths and enjoy the breathtaking views of the city from the top.
Once you have seen the shrine, you will take a short train ride (included in the cost of the tour), which will take you to the Gion district, known as much for its geisha houses as for the multitude of temples and shrines that line its streets. Strolling through this traditional Japanese neighbourhood you will see kabuki theatres and tea houses, where the famous tea ceremonies are held.
Gion is a popular place to enjoy traditional Japanese culture and is especially known for its beauty during the cherry blossom season and during the annual Gion Matsuri festival in July, a traditional festival celebrated in Japan for centuries to ward off evil spirits.
After the tour, you will return to the original starting point, as it is a round trip.
