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Kyoto Kinkakuji Temple, Kiyomizu Temple, Matcha Experience Tour

By TREVOPEDIA
Free cancellation available
Price is ¥12,350 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the timeless charm of Kyoto on this immersive full-day tour, blending cultural experiences with historical exploration. Begin with an authentic matcha tea ceremony, learning the art of Japanese tea preparation and savoring delicate ceremonial matcha in a serene, traditional setting.

Continue your journey to Kyoto’s iconic ancient temples, where you can admire stunning architecture, tranquil gardens, and the spiritual ambiance that has inspired generations. Perfect for culture enthusiasts, history lovers, and photography seekers, this tour offers a deep connection to Japan’s rich heritage and traditions. Book now to experience the elegance and timeless beauty of Kyoto in a single unforgettable day!

Activity location

  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku
    • 605-0862, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi
    • 6 3
    • 542-0073, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Namba Shinsaibashi area
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Starting point:
1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan

Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
¥12,350 x 1 Adult¥12,350

Total
Price is ¥12,350
Until Wed, Oct 22
From Kyoto Station
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Starting point:
Kyoto Station, Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan

Starting time: 9:30am
Price details
¥12,350 x 1 Adult¥12,350

Total
Price is ¥12,350
Until Wed, Oct 22
Hotel Pickup-Osaka
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
¥16,567 x 1 Adult¥16,567

Total
Price is ¥16,567
Until Wed, Oct 22
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Authentic Kyoto Matcha experience expense
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    The ticket of Kiyomizu-dera (Around 10 $)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    The ticket of Kinkaku-ji (Around 10$)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total tour duration inclues Transportation time
  • At least 4 participants are required for this activity.

Activity itinerary

Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Kiyomizu-dera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto, is renowned for its stunning architecture and panoramic views. The temple's iconic wooden veranda, built without nails, extends over a cliff, offering breathtaking vistas, especially during cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons. Named after the "pure water" of the Otowa Waterfall flowing beneath it, visitors come to drink from its three streams, believed to bestow longevity, academic success, and love. The temple also houses Jishu Shrine, dedicated to matchmaking, where visitors try their luck walking between two "love stones" with eyes closed to secure romantic blessings. A symbol of Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera is a must-visit for its beauty and spiritual significance.
Okazaki Shrine
  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
Okazaki-Jinja Shrine, located in Kyoto, is a charming and historically significant Shinto shrine dedicated to the guardian deities of childbirth, children, and safe family life. Nestled in the Higashiyama district near Heian Shrine, Okazaki-Jinja is affectionately known as the "Rabbit Shrine" because rabbits, symbols of fertility and good fortune in Japanese culture, are prominently featured throughout the grounds. Visitors often come here to pray for safe childbirth or healthy children and can purchase amulets and charms adorned with rabbit motifs. The serene atmosphere, complemented by seasonal blooms like cherry blossoms, makes it a unique and tranquil spot in Kyoto.
Kinkaku-ji
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, is one of Kyoto's most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Zen Buddhist temple is famed for its stunning architecture, with its top two floors entirely covered in gold leaf, reflecting beautifully in the surrounding Mirror Pond. Originally built in 1397 as a retirement villa for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, it was later converted into a temple. The picturesque gardens, designed in harmony with the temple, change with the seasons, offering breathtaking views year-round. A symbol of elegance and tranquility, Kinkaku-ji attracts millions of visitors seeking to experience its timeless beauty and spiritual ambiance.
Kyoto
  • 1h
The Kyoto tea ceremony, or chanoyu, is a quintessential Japanese cultural experience rooted in Zen philosophy and centuries-old traditions. Kyoto, as the birthplace of Japanese tea culture, offers an authentic setting for this serene ritual. Participants are guided by a tea master through the precise preparation and presentation of matcha (powdered green tea) in a tranquil tea room, often adorned with tatami mats, traditional utensils, and seasonal decor. The ceremony emphasizes harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility, providing an opportunity to reflect and connect with Japanese aesthetics and mindfulness. Many experiences also include a brief lesson in tea etiquette, explanations of the tools used, and the chance to enjoy a traditional sweet to complement the tea’s flavor. Kyoto’s historic districts, like Gion or Arashiyama, provide a picturesque backdrop for these ceremonies, making it a memorable cultural highlight for visitors.

Location

Activity location

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    Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku
    • 605-0862, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi
    • 6 3
    • 542-0073, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
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    Kyoto Station
    • Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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