Items | Kyoto: Tofuku-ji Zen Garden Walk (Private)
Kyoto: Tofuku-ji Zen Garden Walk (Private)
Honmachi
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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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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Many visitors admire the surface beauty of Japanese gardens. On this guided walk, you’ll explore the deeper meanings woven into Zen gardens, with clear explanations that bring their design and philosophy to life.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Complimentary photos taken with a DSLR camera, shared after the tour
Visits to serene Zen temples and quiet Zen gardens
English-speaking guide based in Kyoto
Deep insights into Zen philosophy, Japanese history, and garden aesthetics
Entrance fees for three temples
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
FamilyMart Nakai Tofukuji
We will meet in front of FamilyMart Nakai Tofukuji, right outside Exit 2 of Tofukuji Station. Your guide will be holding a white sign that says “Kyoto Essence Tours.”
Return
Itinerary
1
Komyo-in Temple
At Komyo-in, a peaceful sub-temple of Tofuku-ji, we will find the "Sanzon-seki" (Buddhist Triad Stones).
45 minutes
2
Tofuku-ji Temple
At Tofuku-ji’s Main Hojo Garden, we will see four distinct gardens that surround the Abbot’s Hall.
45 minutes
3
Fundain Sesshuji
At Funda-in, a tranquil sub-temple of Tofuku-ji, we will enjoy the "Kamejima" and "Tsurujima" (Tortoise Island and Crane Island).
Many visitors admire the surface beauty of Japanese gardens. On this guided walk, you’ll explore the deeper meanings woven into Zen gardens, with clear explanations that bring their design and philosophy to life.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Complimentary photos taken with a DSLR camera, shared after the tour
Visits to serene Zen temples and quiet Zen gardens
English-speaking guide based in Kyoto
Deep insights into Zen philosophy, Japanese history, and garden aesthetics
Entrance fees for three temples
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
FamilyMart Nakai Tofukuji
We will meet in front of FamilyMart Nakai Tofukuji, right outside Exit 2 of Tofukuji Station. Your guide will be holding a white sign that says “Kyoto Essence Tours.”
