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Konchi-in and Tenju-an---beautiful gardens

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Konchi-in Temple is one of the subordinte temples of Nanzen-ji Temple, which is the head temple of the Nanzen-ji branch of Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism. Originally founded by the priest Daigo in the 15th Century in the Kitayama ourskirt of the morthern section of Kyoto City, it was later transferred to its present place by the priest Suden. For more than 25years in the early 17th century, Suden, who was also known as the "prime minister in the black robe", dominated in the fields of politics,diplamacy and culture.

All of the present buildings of Nanzen-ji Temple were constructed in the 16th century. Moreover many of them are designated as "Important Cultural Assets". Konchi-in has a famous dry landscape garden, Crane and Turrle garden. Tenju-an has two gardens, east and southgardens.

Kyoto Tour Guide - Toshiyo O.
Toshiyo O.
4.68 / 5
(234 reviews)
09:30 AM

Meeting Point

At Keage Stastion of Kyoto City subway Exit 2

Konchi-in, Tenjuan, Nanzennji

Nanzenn-ji Main gate

Twisted Tunnel

Ending Point

At Keage Station of Kyoto City subway

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Konchi-in entrance fee 400yen /person

If you want inside the temple to see the paintings and tea rooms, you need about 700yen more.

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I live in Kyoto city so my transportation fee is needed if I guide in Nara Osaka and Shiga.

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Kyoto Tour Reviews

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Usha P.

3 / 5
Apr 7, 2024

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Kyoto day visit

Toshi was well on time and gave us useful information about the visited points. We could only cover 4 points due to widespread location of the points in the itenary. Toshi was too quick to navigate and felt she was in a rush to complete the tour. The tour lacked planning overall that didn’t allow to complete the intended points.

Usha P.

Thank you for the kind review. I was happy that we could visit all the scattered places you mentioned with public transportation and walking only.

Paul S.

Paul S.

5 / 5
Apr 1, 2024

6hour Kyoto exciting private tour

Kyoto
6 hours

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Excellent tour of Kyoto with Toshiyo. She was very friendly and gave us plenty of information. Toshiyo took us to lots of interesting places which we would not have found ourselves. A very enjoyable day in Kyoto. We would highly recommend this guide.

Paul S.

Dear Paul and Sarah Thank you very much for having me as your guide and writing me the kind review. I am glad you enjoyed Kyoto on this beautiful day. I appreciate your consideration. Please have a safe trip. Regards. Toshiyo

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Ian D.

5 / 5
Mar 28, 2024

1 day special customized tour in Kyoto

Kyoto
7 hours

Delightful day in Kyoto with Toshiyo

Toshiyo skillfully took us around Kyoto’s transport system which ensured we were not daunted without her on the following few days. We visited the Kiyomizu-sera temple, the Sanjusangen-do Buddhist temple and the Motorikyu Nijo castle. Her depth of knowledge about the history and tradition of these sites were very interesting and enhanced our experience greatly. Toshiyo’s English is perfect to the Brit abroad and she was easy to understand even in crowded locations. We will treasure our day with her forever.

Ian D.

Dear Ian san, Thank you very much for having me as your guide and kind review. I really hope you enjoyed Kyoto and Japan. Listening to your talk was very interesting and rewarding.. Thank you. Regards. Toshiyo

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