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Serene zen gardens and the oldest sweets in Kyoto
First we will go to Daitokuji which is a collection of small zen temples. We will visit three temples there. Each one has its own uniqueness with differently designed stone gardens. We go early in the morning, so you can feel the serenity and authenticity without too much crowd. After that we go to a store which was established in the year 1000. There you will have aburimochi which is known as the origin of all the Japanese sweets. After the break, we will visit Imamiya Shrine.
Meeting Point
Kitaoji Station
Kitaoji Station
We will meet at the subway station outside exit #2.
We will take a walk to Daitokuji.
Daitokuji
We will go inside Daitokuji and visit three small temples as well as the budda hall and the gate (San Mon).
Aburimochi store (Ichiwaya or Kazariya)
We will walk over to the aburimochi shop and have the oldest sweets in Japan and tea.
Imamiya Shrine
We will visit Imamiya Shrine right next to the aburimochi store.
Outside the gate of Imamiya Shrine
We will finish the tour at the gate.
Ending Point
Imamiya Shrine
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- English translation / guide fee
- Transportation fee
- Entrance tickets for the three temples
- Aburimochi cost (will depend on how much you would like to have)
Tour Important Information
It is better to wear comfortable shoes since we need to walk the entire way.
Important message from the guide
For some tours I can not guide everyday due to store closings. Please check my availability on each tour page. Thank you!
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
Kyoto Tour Reviews
“Nori was very knowledgeable ”
I came to Japan with a broken ankle -: and Nori made sure I got to see Zen temples and Shrines that were easier to walk to. He also took me for authentic mochi and tea. He was very nice and accommodating. I would highly recommend..
Nori I.
(8 reviews)Thanks for your wonderful review. I really appreciate it. I hope you are healing fine and feeling less pain. I think you need to come back to Kyoto to experience the places you originally wanted to go! I will be waiting for you! Thanks again.
Jacqueline C.
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“Fantastic! ”
We enjoyed a great day with Nori who took us to places we would otherwise not known about or not found! He was terrific - we have already recommended him to friends travelling to Japan.
Nori I.
(8 reviews)Thank you for your kind comments. I appreciate it! Hope you were able to find a kind of dress that you wanted to get in Tokyo. Thanks for recommending me to your friends too!!
“Best day trip in Kyoto and Arashiyma”
Nori planned the perfect day trip, based on our general guidelines to experience the traditional Tokyo. Nori took us to beautiful zen temples and gardens, that are less popular to the western tourists, as well as to some common attractions as we asked - the golden temple and the bamboo path. We also experienced the local food and sweets - based on Nori’s excellent recommendations. Nori is very knowledgeable and has a very good English. Thank you Nori for Planning this wonderful day trip for us!
Nori I.
(8 reviews)Thanks Maya! It was a pleasure exploring Kyoto with you all. I am really glad that you liked my tour. It is amazing to see how eager you guys are to learn all the new things here in Japan. I learned a lot from you and was able to see the things I need to improve on too. There is a lot more to see here in Kyoto and surrounding areas. Hope you will come back sometime and we take another great adventure together. Thanks again!!
