Kyoto One Day Guided Private Tour
Kurama-Kibune areas, Shisen-do and Manshu-in temple (9hours)
Approximate Walking Distance: 3.7 miles / 6 km
This tour is available between March and November.
Contents:
1. Highlights
2. Itinerary
3. Tour Prices & Included/Not Included
4. Booking Conditions
5. How to Book
6. Payment Information & Cancellation Policy
7. Places you can visit in this tour
1. Highlights
The areas to visit in this tour are located in/near the mountains and there are many (uneven) steps to once we get to the area by train/bus. The steps can be slippery during winter months (between December and February). Therefore, this tour is available between March and November for your safety.
【Important】
- During the peak season for the autumn foliage in November, the Kurama and Kifune areas usually become very crowded.
- To avoid the crowds as much as possible, this tour starts earlier than other Kyoto tours presented by Kyoto MANSAI Tours (during the peak season).
In this tour, you can visit Kurama-dera temple, Kifune shrine, Shisen-do and Manshu-in Temple in Kyoto city. These places are located in/near the northern mountains of Kyoto city. When taking this tour, wearing comfortable walking shoes (with non-slippery soles) are recommended.
To read about the places you can visit in this tour, please click here.
We will have lunch along the route of the tour (Not included in the tour price; please pay locally).
【Notes】
- This tour is private and guided: other guests outside your group will NOT participate the same tour. Maximum six people for each tour/group.
- The tour comprises of walking and the usage of public transport.
- Taxis are possible upon your request however it will be your additional cost.
- If one place is closed due to unexpected/safety reasons or because it is a closed day, we can visit somewhere else as equivalent as possible along/near the route of the tour.
2. Itinerary
Around 8:30am (More accurate time will be informed; the meeting time varies depending on the month, the location of your accommodation) The guide will meet you in the lobby of your accommodation (within Kyoto city) as the starting point of the tour
- Kurama-dera Temple
- Kifune Shrine
Lunch (Not included in the tour price)
- Shisen-do
- Manshu-in Temple
Around 5:30pm
Tour ends either at your hotel / accommodation (within Kyoto city) or an alternate place of your convenience, such as the last place to visit in the Itinerary.
3. Tour Prices & Included/Not Included
(1) Tour Prices
- If there are any children aged 11 years old or younger in your group, please make an inquiry to receive an estimate (A discounted price will apply). *The age on the date of the tour.
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Total Number of person(s)in your Group |
Price Per Person (Tax included) 1day/8.5~9hours |
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Six (maximum) |
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Five |
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Four |
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Three |
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Two |
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One (only you) |
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(2) Included
- Entry/Admission fees
- Public Transportation fees
- Guiding fee
(3) Not included
- Meals and snacks
- Other costs incurred as a result of the request from the Client
- Travel Insurance *
* Kyoto MANSAI Tours recommends all the client shall have travel insurance before starting the tour, and this insurance should cover injury, emergency medical expenses, and other expenses that might arise as a result of inconveniences occurring to the client.
4. Booking Conditions
- If the client is traveling alone, he/she needs to be 20 years old or over to book this tour.
- If there is a traveler under 20 years old of age is in your group, he/she needs to be accompanied by his/her parent or guardian.
- 年齢13歳以上
*The age of adulthood is 20 years old in Japan.
*The age mentioned here means the age on the date of the tour.
5. How to Book
Step 1: Inform your Requested Date for the Tour
- Please submit the following form to inform your requested date for the tour.
- Within 24 hours you will receive a response, which informs you whether the guide (Fumiko) is available OR not on your requested date. If you do not receive any response within 24 hours, please check your spam email folder or/and contact Kyoto MANSAI Tours again.
Step 2: Inform other necessary information
- When the day is secured for you, you will receive the link of the "Booking Form" by e-mail.
- In the Booking Form, you will be asked other necessary information.
- Please submit the Booking Form within 7 days you receive it.
Step 3: Pay the deposit / tour fare
- You will receive an invoice for the deposit / tour fare. To read when and how to pay the deposit / tour fare, please go to the following "Payment Information & Cancellation Policy" page.
6. Payment Information & Cancellation Policy
7. Places you can visit in this tour
Kurama-dera Temple
Kurama-dera temple is located in the rich natural environment. It is the head temple of the Kurama – kokyo Sect and the three venerated deities of the temple have been worshipped by local people since the 8th century.
Starting from the mountain gate, a path with its numerous hairpin curbs (ascent) leads to the main hall (about 45 mins walk from the gate to the main hall). You can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and colorful leaves in fall.
The temple is also associated with some legends: Tengu or long-nosed goblins and Yoshitsune or Ushiwaka-maru, tragic hero of samurai who lived in the 12th century.
Kufune Shrine
Kifune Shrine is located alongside the clear Kibune River. The shrine is dedicated to a deity of water and matchmaking.
Between Kurama-dera Temple and Kifune Shrine, you can either take public transport or walk in the mountains.
【Important】
If you choose to walk between Kurama-dera Temple and Kifune Shrine, the walk between the two takes about one and a half hours. Walking the paths includes some steep slopes (ascent and descent) , roots as well as wooden and stone steps ; in a heavy rain, walking this part NOT recommended. Poles might help you if you are used to using them. Please also refer to the below photos (slide show).
Shisen-do
Shisen-do was built in the 17th century as a hermitage of Jozan Ishikawa : he was a samurai and retainer of Ieyasu Tokugawa (the first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate). Jozan was also known as a scholar of Chinese classics as well as a landscape architect.
Shisen-do’s gardens are well known for its exquisite and unique taste. Azaleas, wisterias, maples and many other kinds of flowers and plants can be appreciated in the gardens.
Manshu-in Temple
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