Explore a variety of Kyoto’s best spots on this 4-hour walking tour. Stroll around Higashiyama and discover its top sights and Fushimi Inari. Take great photos and enjoy the unique atmosphere.
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- Explore Fushimi Inari Taisha with a knowledgeable guide at your side
- Enjoy breathtaking views and serenity at Kodaiji Temple (admission included)
- Explore Sannenzaka and other backstreets in Higashiyama
- Admire the traditional entertainment quarter in Gion
- See what all the fuss is about at Kiyomizu-dera (admission included)
Full description
The district of Higashiyama is full of Kyoto must-see locations. Higashiyama means East Mountain, and this tour takes place at the foothills of the mountain range that forms the Eastern border of central Kyoto.
Start off your tour at Fushimi Inari Taisha, a Shinto shrine located in the southern part of the Higashiyama mountain range. Pass through the mystical vermilion torii gates that snake up the mountainside. Beyond the gates, you’ll find the shrine dedicated to Shinto history and culture.
Take a short train ride from Fushimi Inari to Gion and listen to the stories your guide shares about this colorful, much-storied playground of the geisha. Gion is a special place as it continues to be an active part of modern-day Kyoto culture.
Stroll through the streets of Higashiyama and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Visit the Kodaiji Temple (admission included) and immerse yourself in the serenity of its gardens and bamboo grove. The temple complex dates back to the early 17th century.
Take some snacks or shop for souvenirs along Sannenzaka, then walk your way up to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Upon arrival, enjoy a spectacular view of Kyoto. The temple is famous for its pure mountain water flowing into the Otowa Waterfall. Drink from one of the three divided streams, each said to offer health, wealth, or happiness—but choose only one, as legend says the greedy receive none.
The tour concludes after the Kiyomizudera visit. You’re then free to explore the area on your own.
Itinerary
Starting location:
Inari Station (in front of station entrance)
- Fushimi Inari Taisha
Guided tour (1 hour) - Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Senbontorii
Guided tour - Gion
Guided tour (30 minutes) - Kodaiji Temple
Guided tour (40 minutes) - Kiyomizu-dera
Guided tour (30 minutes)
Pricing
From
¥16,538 per person
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Includes
- Entry fees for Kodaiji and Kiyomizu-dera
- Train ticket from Fushimi Inari to Gion
Meeting point
We meet just outside the fare gates of JR Inari Station.
(If you’re coming from another part of Kyoto, the Keihan train line is also an option. You can walk a few minutes from the Keihan station to JR Inari.)
Address:
Inari Station
Fukakusa Inarionmaecho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0881, Japan
Reviews
Damian was very knowledgeable about Japanese history so we learned many new facts. He showed us several small shrines that were literally off the path. He was very accommodating in adjusting the tour since it was very hot and humid and I became tired from all the steps and hills.
We really enjoyed the tour. Our guide, Lito, was excellent. Not only did he tell us about the places we visited, but he also shared links to places to eat and other useful information. This tour was a great overview of some fascinating attractions of Kyoto. It was a great walk and somehow we avoided the crowds and managed to get wonderful photo shots. My kids, 11 and 18 years old, loved the tour as much as I did. Lito got them very engaged with stories of the temples, making wishes, finding luck, and other interesting traditional rituals.
We were fortunate to have our superb guide Damien all to ourselves on this extremely interesting and informative four-hour tour. Damien was wonderful—he combined a passion for all things Japanese with in-depth knowledge of Japanese history, customs, and culture. A great way to get a quick glimpse of what Kyoto has to offer. Highly recommended.
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