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Kyoto Golden Temple & Zen Garden: 2.5-Hour Guided Tour
(3) Reviews
Kyoto
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore two captivating UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Marvel at the serene beauty of Ryoanji Zen Garden. Enjoy the tranquil gardens of Kinkaku-ji. Our friendly guide shares stories and historical insights. Easy booking, even for last-minute plans! Pick a start time that suits you. Relish the personal touch of a small group with a max of 9 companions.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Drinking water
2.5 hour Walking tour
English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals and other drinks
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Ryoanji-mae (Ryoanji Temple)
Meeting Point:
Ryoanji Mae Bus Stop. Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.
Return
Kinkakuji-michi (Kinkakuji Temple)
The tour will end at Kinkakujimichi. The tour guide will help customer with their next destination.
Kyoto Golden Temple & Zen Garden: 2.5-Hour Guided Tour
(3) Reviews
Kyoto
About
Explore two captivating UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Marvel at the serene beauty of Ryoanji Zen Garden. Enjoy the tranquil gardens of Kinkaku-ji. Our friendly guide shares stories and historical insights. Easy booking, even for last-minute plans! Pick a start time that suits you. Relish the personal touch of a small group with a max of 9 companions.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Drinking water
2.5 hour Walking tour
English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals and other drinks
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Ryoanji-mae (Ryoanji Temple)
Meeting Point:
Ryoanji Mae Bus Stop. Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.
Return
Kinkakuji-michi (Kinkakuji Temple)
The tour will end at Kinkakujimichi. The tour guide will help customer with their next destination.
Itinerary
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Ryōan-ji
The world-renowned Ryoanji Rock Garden is a minimalist Zen garden that features a rectangular pool of pebbles with 15 rocks laid out in small groups on patches of moss. Admire one of Japan’s finest karesansui (dry landscape) gardens as you bask in the serene and meditative atmosphere. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will brief you on the history of the garden as well as its role in Japanese culture.
1 hour
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Kinkaku-ji
Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a stunning Zen Buddhist temple located in northern Kyoto. The temple's top two floors are covered in gold leaf, reflecting brilliantly in the tranquil pond surrounding it. Learn about this heritage site’s imperial history as you stroll around the elegant gardens.
