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Hiking between two power spots, Kurama Temple and Kifune Shrine, and more
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Joined 2019
There are a lot of Buddhism temples and Shinto Shrines in Kyoto. This tour focuses on the Buddhism and Shinto power spots in North Kyoto. We will hike from a power spot Kurama Temple to another power spot Kifune Shrine for an hour. We also visit less-visited a Zen small temple with beautiful garden to feel the profundity of Kyoto.
If you are interested in the places which are not listed here, just let me know, I will customize a tour for you.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Kyoto or Demachiyanagi station
- TBD
Kurama-dera
Kurama Temple is on the slopes of Mt. Kurama, which is located in the northern part of Kyoto and is known as a special power spot. It is considered that this temple was build in the north east corner of Kyoto to protect the capital. In Feng Shui, north east corner is the direction from which demons are coming in. JPY500 per person
Hiking from Kurama Temple to Kifune Shrine
We will hike on the mountain path between Kurama Temple and Kifune Shrine for an hour.
Kifune Shrine
Kibune is a small town in a forested valley in the northern mountains of Kyoto, which developed around Kifune Shrine. It is considered that Kifune shrine was built to protect the water source of Kyoto.
Lunch
Shisen-do and/or Enko-ji
Shisen-do
This is a Zen temple built in the 17th century with a white sand garden which has streams. We can walk around the garden to feel the spirit of Zen. JPY700 per person.
Enko-ji
Look at this dry landscape garden. Life is free, just like traveling clouds in the sky, just like running water on the ground. It’s a Zen teaching itself. JPY500 per person
Ending Point
At your hotel in Kyoto or downtown Kyoto
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding fee
Insurance
Transportation fee
Entrance fee
Lunch for guests and guide
Tour Important Information
As we will walk a lot, comfortable shoes are recommended.
Tours are NOT covered by insurance. Make sure to be covered by your own insurance.
Transportation fare, entrance fees and lunch are NOT included in the guide fee. Direct payment for these will be occurred in CASH on the spot on the day of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2019
About Tour Guide Hiroyuki T.
Hi!
I had been working for Wakayama Prefectural Government for 38 years, mainly in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations. I am a national certificated English guide and I have a lot of knowledge and experience in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations.
I am very good at cultural heritages.
And Koyasan and Kumano in Wakayama Prefecture are inscribed in the World Heritage List as parts of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". I was a project manager of "the Koyasan and Kumano World Heritage Inscription Project” at Wakayama Prefectural Government. I know inside and out of Koyasan, Kumano, Wakayama and other places in the Kansai area.
I have a lot of experience of guiding as I was also in charge of international relations for a long time at the government.
I will be able to provide interpretive guiding service for you around Koyasan, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka and other places as I was a cultural heritage management and international relations professional.
I am sure you will be able to get deeper understandings on Japanese culture and that your trip with me will be memorable one.
If you need a good guide in the Tokyo area, I have a friend on GoWithGuide I can recommend you!
Reviews
Joann T.
“This was a unique and very memorable tour.”
This tour was just amazing and I highly recommend Hiroyuki-san as a guide. Based on what information I had, Hiroyuki-san was able to track down my relatives. He then contacted them in a tactful and professional manner to see if they were interested in meeting me. They were, so he arranged for us to meet, handling numerous back-and-forth messages between me and the relatives beforehand. On the tour day he went with me to countryside, where my relatives are located. I had the opportunity to do a cemetery visit, and then spent some time chatting with my newfound family members. Hiroyuki-san patiently served as translator as my relatives and I learned about each other. He also helped to draw out a family tree for me. It was a very pleasant meeting. I never thought I would have the opportunity to meet any of my relatives in Japan, so it was an incredible experience that I will remember forever. Thank you so much, Hiroyuki-san!
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Hiroyuki T.
You were happy. The T family was happy. I-san was happy. Obasan was happy. Your ancestors at the graves were happy Everybody was happy. I did a good job, I am happy!
Alison B.
“Very informative”
Despite the pouring rain, we had a wonderful day and learned so much about Buddhism and Shintoism from Hiroyuki san. Thank you so much!
Hiroyuki T.
Despite the rain, we had a wonderful time in Kyoto. Rain makes Kyoto more beautiful. I am glad you liked Kyoto, Eat Tohu next time!
Bruce C.
“Kyoto excellent guide”
We had an amazing day exploring Kyoto with Hiroyuki! He was incredibly patient and kind with our group of six, making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the experience. Hiroyuki took us to all the places we wanted to see and never made us feel rushed. He shared interesting insights about each location and made the day feel relaxed and enjoyable. It was the perfect balance of sightseeing and learning. If you’re visiting Kyoto and want a knowledgeable, friendly, and considerate guide, we highly recommend Hiroyuki. He truly made our trip special!
Hiroyuki T.
Thank you very much for your kind message, I also spent a pleasant day in Kyoto. I am very glad to see you liked Zen vegetarian lunch except Tohu. I will take to a Zen Tohu restaurant next time you come to Kyoto!
$293/ per group
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