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Kinkakuji and Ryoanji, must sees in Kyoto

By InsideOutJapan
Free cancellation available
Price is £60 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the timeless allure of Kyoto's iconic temples with our Kinkakuji and Ryoanji must-sees in Kyoto. This journey invites you to explore two of the city's most renowned and serene treasures.

Begin your day at Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site adorned in shimmering gold leaf. Explore the meticulously landscaped gardens and reflect by the tranquil pond that mirrors the temple's radiant beauty.

Continue to Ryoan-ji, where you'll encounter the enigmatic rock garden, a masterpiece of Zen minimalism. Find serenity amidst the carefully arranged stones, an oasis of peace and contemplation.

Whether you're drawn to the opulence of gold or the simplicity of stone, this tour promises a profound encounter with Kyoto's timeless treasures.

Activity location

  • Kinkakuji Temple
    • 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku,
    • 603-8361, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 901 Higashishiokōjichō
    • Kyoto Station Building Higashishiokōjichō
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Italian Guide
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • Italian
Language options: Italian
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£60.25 x 1 Adult£60.25
Total
Price is £60.25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish or Italian speaking travel storey teller
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPublic transport (about 700 JPY)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee (about 1,100 JPY)

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Kinkakuji Temple
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this temple, completely covered in gold leaf, is a must-see destination for visitors. The golden pavilion stands on a pond surrounded by greenery. The golden leaves offer a beautiful contrast of colours in every season, from the snow covering the surfaces to the vermilion red of the momiji leaves.
Ryoanji Temple
  • 50m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Ryoanji temple is one of the oldest and most famous monuments in Kyoto, as well as one of the most important places where the Zen movement has been handed down. The interior also has some pieces of art shown, including frescoes, oil paintings, and wooden sculptures.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKinkakuji Temple
    • 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku,
    • 603-8361, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE901 Higashishiokōjichō
    • Kyoto Station Building Higashishiokōjichō
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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