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Discover Kyoto beyond the crowds on this full-day journey through tranquil shrines, elegant architecture, and timeless Zen spaces.
Your first stop is the Mitsui Kamogawa Villa, a beautifully refined traditional residence set within a peaceful garden. This elegant villa offers a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship and aesthetics of classical Japanese architecture.
From there, wander into the ancient serenity of Shimogamo Shrine, a "huidden" UNESCO site. This shrines is wonderfully calm, with mossy paths and towering trees all around.
After a short bus ride, continue to Imamiya Shrine, a quiet and charming spot beloved by locals for its blessings of health and longevity.
Your final high...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee to Mistui Villa
Entrance fee to Daisen-in Temple
5 hours Hidden Gems Itinerary
Lunch fees are not included
Bus transportation from Shimogamo Shrine to Imamiya Shrine
Meeting Points
Departure
Demachiyanagi Station
Please wait for your guide in front of "Sizuya Bakery" at Demachiyanagi station. Your guide will meet you there and they will be holding a sign saying "Flip Tour"
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Itinerary
1
Old Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa
Your first stop is the Mitsui Kamogawa Villa—a beautifully refined traditional residence set within a peaceful garden. This elegant villa offers a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship and aesthetics of classical Japanese living, adding a cultural and historical depth to the start of your day. (Closed on Wednesdays.)
1 hour and 15 minutes
2
Shimogamo Jinja
Wander into the ancient serenity of Shimogamo Shrine, a UNESCO site tucked inside Tadasu-no-Mori forest. Despite its status, the shrine remains wonderfully calm, its mossy paths and towering trees creating a timeless, almost otherworldly atmosphere.
1 hour and 15 minutes
3
Imamiya Shrine
After a short bus ride, continue to Imamiya Shrine, a quiet and charming spot beloved by locals for its blessings of health and longevity. The peaceful grounds and traditional buildings make it a perfect contrast to Kyoto’s busier landmarks.
1 hour
4
Daisen-in Temple
The final highlight is the Daitoku-ji Temple Complex, a vast “maze” of Zen sub-temples. You’ll focus on Daisen-in, home to one of Japan’s most celebrated dry landscape gardens. Simple, profound, and deeply meditative, it's the ideal place to conclude your cultural immersion before you part ways nearby.
Discover Kyoto beyond the crowds on this full-day journey through tranquil shrines, elegant architecture, and timeless Zen spaces.
Your first stop is the Mitsui Kamogawa Villa, a beautifully refined traditional residence set within a peaceful garden. This elegant villa offers a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship and aesthetics of classical Japanese architecture.
From there, wander into the ancient serenity of Shimogamo Shrine, a "huidden" UNESCO site. This shrines is wonderfully calm, with mossy paths and towering trees all around.
After a short bus ride, continue to Imamiya Shrine, a quiet and charming spot beloved by locals for its blessings of health and longevity.
Your final high...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee to Mistui Villa
Entrance fee to Daisen-in Temple
5 hours Hidden Gems Itinerary
Lunch fees are not included
Bus transportation from Shimogamo Shrine to Imamiya Shrine
Meeting Points
Departure
Demachiyanagi Station
Please wait for your guide in front of "Sizuya Bakery" at Demachiyanagi station. Your guide will meet you there and they will be holding a sign saying "Flip Tour"
