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Hiking between two power spots, Kurama Temple and Kifune Shrine, and more

Hiking between two power spots, Kurama Temple and Kifune Shrine, and more

Name: Kyoto Guided Tours
Brand: GoWithGuide
Price: 307 USD
Rating: 5.0 (183 reviews)

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2019

Hiroyuki T.

4.97 / 5

(183 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

Kyoto

English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Hiroyuki T.)

Up to 7 people

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!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Kyoto or Demachiyanagi station

- TBD

10:00 AM

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

11:00 AM

Hiking from Kurama Temple to Kifune Shrine

We will hike on the mountain path between Kurama Temple and Kifune Shrine for an hour.

12:00 PM

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.

01:00 PM

Lunch

02:30 AM

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

What‘s included

Guiding fee

What‘s not included

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

Hiroyuki T.

4.97 / 5

(183 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

Christian W.

5 / 5

Aug 29, 2025

One day tour to Mt. Koya from Osaka. Be enchanted.

Aug 29, 2025

Mount Koya

8 hours

“Interesting day trip to Mount Koya”

We had a great day with Mr. Hiroyuki, traveling from Osaka to Koyasan and spending the whole day there. We learnt a lot about the concepts of Buddhism and Shintoism, their history and how they developed and partially mixed. He knows a lot about it and explains it very well and understandably, writing down the main facts. Easy to follow. Of course their was plenty of time to ask questions and learn. Thanks for the very interesting day.

Hiroyuki T.

Thank you very much for your kind message. It was really nice meeting you and your family, I am glad to know that you liked the tour. Did you go back to the Temple Complex after dark? Did you see a monk ringing the bell there? It is a quiet and beautiful place, isn’t it? You had a right choice. Koyasan is a place for people like you and your family. Hiro

Tiffany B.

5 / 5

Aug 21, 2025

Kyoto Zen and Spritual tour, Kiyomizudera, Sanjusangendo, Byodoin and more

Aug 21, 2025

Kyoto

5 hours

“2 Days and 2 Cities With Hiro”

Hiro is the perfect guide if you are looking to achieve balance between old and new. He met our request for temples, shrines, anime, and fun. He is very knowledgeable about the history and various cultures within Kyoto and Osaka, as well as the temples and shrines that adorn the streets. He took us to the best locations for family pictures and recommended an excellent restaurant for lunch in both Kyoto and Osaka. I have already recommended him to friends touring Japan in 2026. Thank you, Hiro, for making our time in Kyoto and Osaka so enjoyable.

Hiroyuki T.

Thank you very much for your kind message. It was very nice meeting you; it was very hot and humid when you were in Osaka and Kyoto. We had a record-breaking hot summer this year (it is still very hot and humid). But we had wonderful days, I am very glad to know that you liked the tours. There are a lot more to see in this area, I hope that you have a chance to coming back here. I am looking forward to hearing from your friend for the tour. Thank you very much again, take care of yourself. Hiro

Michael C.

5 / 5

Jul 17, 2025

Osaka Highlights, Best for the first timer

Jul 17, 2025

Osaka

7 hours

“Great Experience!”

My family had great time in Osaka with Hiro! He made us understand history and tradition of Japan. He was especially patient and wonderful with my seven year-old, who can talk your ears off. I highly recommend Hiro as a guide to your Osaka vacation!

Hiroyuki T.

Michael san, Thank you very much for your kind message. It was really nice to spend time with you and your family. You have wonderful children, I envy you! When I was seven years old, I was too shy to talk to an adult and I only knew that Tokyo is the capital of Japan. Are you back home now? Say hello to your family. Hiro