Riddles of the Golden Pavillion and the Rock Garden

entrance of Nishiki Food Market with approximate 150 stores mainly of foods.

shining Golden Pavillion was once burnt down by fire in 1950.

fresh vegetables are mainly used for unique pickles in Kyoto.

15 rocks laid in the garden give us riddle.

My illustration of the Rock Garden. You will find the secrets of the garden with many illustrations.

Behind the pond, the founder, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu planned to make anothe pond. The guide will show you the ruin of the pond.

Riddles of the Golden Pavillion and the Rock Garden

Name: Riddles of the Golden Pavillion and the Rock Garden
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Kyoto

4 Hours

up to 4 people

Japanese ( Native ), English ( Business ), Spanish ( Conversational )

Private tour (only you and your guide)

Walking / Public Transportation Tour
( Contact guide for other options )

Most of the tourists do not know the hidden secrets of the Golden Pavillion and the Rock Garden. The guide will explain them by showing many illustrations drown by the guide.

Itinerary

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13:00 Meeting at lobby of Hotel Granvia(Kyoto station) or your hotel if it is located center of the city.
13:45 to 16:00 visit at the Golden Pavillion and the Rock Garden
16:30-17:00 visit at Nishiki Food Market

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Departure & Return

Starting time 1:00 PM

Meeting Point at the lobby of Hotel Granvia or your hotel if it is located somewhere center of Kyoto city.

Ending Point at the exit of Nishiki Food Market

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick up.

What‘s not included

transportation (you and the guide), your entrance fee. one day bus pass is 600 yen per adult. entrance fee of the Golden Pavillion 400 yen, the Rock Garden 500 yen per adult and no entrance fee at Nishiki Food Market. fee for the child under 12 is almost half of the adult.

Important

My explanation is very persuasive because it is based on the articles written in some books. However, it is not absolute.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 30 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 15 to 29 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 14 day(s) prior to meeting time

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Will there be other tourists in my tour?

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Can the guide pickup me at the airport?

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