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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 booking and cancellation
    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

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4.73
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4.68
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4.71
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4.61
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Maria 06 May 2024
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Muy linda y enriquecedora experiencia sobre todo por la gran dedicación de Calvin. Gracias desde Argentina
Maristella 06 May 2024
Paris

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
I was quite disappointed with the tour. Kyoto is super right in culture, gastronomy, history, etc. and the guide didn't cover any of these. I've been to free walking tours several times before and I'm fully aware that the tour guides are amateurs, but this time the he didn't really give us much information (history, geography, architecture, lifestyle..). It was mainly basic info that those who searched a bit about the country before coming, know about. He's been in Japan for 2 years, so I believe he doesn't know they much still, which might justify the fact they the tour was a bit poor of information. I'm not satisfied with the experience.
María 05 May 2024
Ciudad Juárez

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Calvin excelente guía , hizo muy ameno el tour y nos dio muy buenos tips y recomendaciones
Jean-Pierre 04 May 2024
Vancouver

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Our two guides were great and patient and the group was small! It was a very good experience
Gianfranco 04 May 2024
Rosario

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Travelled alone - May 2024
Muy bueno todo. Súper interesante y bien explicado.
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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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