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Free tour of Kyoto, the city of dreams.

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Japandas
Quality Verified Registered on December 21, 2022

Hello travelers, welcome to JAPANDAS! We are excited to have you here. Get ready to explore and discover magical journeys full of incredible stories told by our local guides.

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Get to know one of the cities where dreams come true, where great industries like Nintendo were born and be part of a great adventure full of colorful landscapes, geishas, ​​samurai, temples and much more.

Itinerary:

The tour starts from the SANJO-OHASHI bridge station, where we will take a short walk along the KAMOGAWA River, you will hear stories of how Kyoto became the capital of Japan and one of the most important cities.

Later , we will find the most beautiful place in Kyoto, the Geisha District (GION) , where you can observe an atmosphere of ancient architecture called Machi-Ya , traditional wooden houses that are more than 150 years old , a memorable place to keep. in our memories.

The next stop will be at CHION-IN SAMON , one of the most prestigious temples in Japan , there we will explain how the Japanese introduced Buddhism as a religion and why Christianity was a complete failure.

During the tour we will enter HISASHI-YAMA, one of the most historic areas of Kyoto where you will be delighted with fascinating stories of the ancient emperors and samurai warriors (Shoguns).

Finally we will visit the Koshindo monkey temple and see the gigantic Yasaka pagoda built in the 8th century by Prince Shotoku.  

Kyoto is an interesting city, it will fill you not only with history and temples, but with a wide variety of cuisine. Once the tour is finished, we will give you recommendations for restaurants and activities to do.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Japan, 〒605-0009 Kyoto, Higashiyama W...
    Japan, 〒605-0009 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Ōhashichō, 三条大橋東詰 Sanjo Station
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    Spanish - SANJO STATION EXIT 6 https://maps.app.goo.gl/SWsETwgJvBmdNCMt8 English - SANJO STATIO EXIT 7 https://maps.app.goo.gl/NTx3t8KouURqG9fD9?g_st=ic

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Sanjo Station
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Kamo River
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Gion Shirakawa Namisato
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Chion-in Temple
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Kongoji (Yasaka Kōshindō) Temple
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Sannenzaka

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

702 ratings
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4.74
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4.69
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4.72
Quality
4.62
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4.78
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Lucas 28 Apr 2024
Sydney

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Kelvin es un chico muy inteligente y le apasiona la historia. Tiene una muy buena manera de llevar el grupo y la caminata contando historias y anécdotas sobre diferentes temas. Supo responder perfectamente todas las preguntas. Super recomendable!
Simone 28 Apr 2024
Perth

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
This walking tour was interesting, fun, and a relaxed pace, perfect for Sunday morning. The guide was very engaging.
Samuel 28 Apr 2024
Milan

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Cem was amazing
Rina 28 Apr 2024
Naples

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Travelled in family - Apr 2024
Michael è stato molto gentile ci ha dato delle spiegazioni esaurienti. Siamo rimasti soddisfatti. Tour comprensibile anche per gli italiani. Michael fue muy gentil y nos ha fornido las justas informaciones. Somos satisfechos. Gracias.
barry 27 Apr 2024
Miami

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
This was great tons of info. The guy could probably teach a class on kyoto history. The only thing that would have made this better would have been a little more humor
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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