Kyoto Katsuoji Temple Miyama Village Kyoto Arashiyama Day Tour

Overview

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Visit Katsuoji Temple, the Temple of Victory Daruma;

Covering must-see spots in Kyoto, including Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Arashiyama;

Visit Miyama Gassho Village and experience the tranquility of traditional thatched houses

Guaranteed daily departures with a minimum of one participant；

Guides who speak English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese will accompany you;

Description

08:00 Meet at Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba/Shinsaibashi area),Look for the GOGODAY small yellow flag when gathering.

※We are here to welcome all our guests. We will not wait for you after the time limit. Therefore, we recommend that you arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure.

09:00-10:20 Katsuoji Temple is also a sacred place for praying for victory and good luck.We can feel the positive energy here and enjoy the little Daruma alone. Every photo is beautiful！

12:00-12:45 Free time at Miyama Kayabuki no Sato .

14:20-16:20 Arashiyama Scenic Area (about 2hours, free to move around) You can visit the , stroll through the bamboo forest, or experience the Arashiyama foot bath. You can freely arrange it.

16:30 End of the guided tour experience

17:00 Disband at Kyoto Station

18:00 Disband at Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori areas in Osaka。

Additional Info

Stop at:Katsuoji Temple

Katsuo-ji Temple has been worshipped as a temple of victory for 1,300 years. Today, it is known as a temple that people visit to pray for good luck, such as for academic advancement, good health, and to ward off bad luck. There are Daruma tumblers and Daruma fortune sticks displayed everywhere in the temple. In addition, because cherry blossoms and hydrangeas are planted in the temple, as well as red leaves in autumn, there are different scenery and beautiful flowers all year round. You can also purchase a Victory Daruma Tumbler here to enhance your luck!

Duration:80 minutes

Stop at:Miyama Gassho Village

The village of Kayabuki-no-Sato in Miyama, which evokes the traditional scenery of Japan, has 39 thatched-roof houses out of a total of 50 houses in the village, and you can enjoy a walk through the beautiful natural scenery of the traditional scenery of Japan. In 1993, it was selected as an important traditional building preservation district by the national government, in recognition of the high degree of preservation of the historical landscape, including the buildings constructed using traditional techniques.

Duration:45 minutes

Stop At:Bamboo Forest Street

Explore Kyoto’s natural and cultural treasures with our tour featuring the Bamboo Forest, Nonomiya Shrine, and Tenryu-ji Temple Garden. Begin your journey in the Bamboo Forest, where towering green stalks create a tranquil and otherworldly atmosphere, perfect for a peaceful walk.

Next, visit Nonomiya Shrine, a historic Shinto shrine known for its serene setting and ancient traditions. Discover its beautiful architecture and lush surroundings.

Duration:120 minutes

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