Making Your Wish at a Shrine in Kyoto

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Gulay

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Kyoto

1 Hour

up to 6 people

English ( Business )

Private tour (only you and your guide)

First time at a Shrine?
Wondering how to properly pray and make a wish? I got you!
Shimogamo Shrine is a powerful place to make a wish to bring good luck.
I will write and hang your wishes on wooden plaque to be blessed and received by Shinto spirits.
On the way we will be visiting some small shrines for different purposes.
We will learn about Japanese culture, religion, appearance and manner to worship.
I will answer all of your travel questions and provide recommendations.

Itinerary

Feel free to personalize this offer with Gulay.

08:00 AM

Shimogamo Shrine Garden

The Kamo Shrines, Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine, are both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are two of the most important and oldest shrines in Kyoto.
08:30 AM

Kamigamo Shrine

Kamigamo Shrine is an important Shinto sanctuary on the banks of the Kamo River in north Kyoto, first founded in 678. Its formal name is the Kamo-wakeikazuchi Shrine.

The total tour time would be about 1 hour using online(Zoom).

Meeting Time

Timezone Asia/Tokyo (UTC +9hs)

Starting Times 08:00 AM ( recommended ) Flexible

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Ema fee
Guide fee

What‘s not included

All included

Important

The wooden plaques (Ema) which we will use to make the wishes are charged 500 JPY by shrine, it is included in tour fee.
Please send me private message and tell me your wishes.