Kiyomizu-tempel en achterstraten van Gion, groepsreis van een halve dag
Beschrijving
Geniet van een cultuurrijke introductiewandeling door Kyoto met een lokale Gids. Reizigers die geïnteresseerd zijn in geschiedenis en cultuur zullen genieten van een wandeling door Gion en het Higashiyama-gebied, het uitzicht bewonderen vanaf de Kiyomizudera-tempel en meer leren over het zenboeddhisme bij de Kenninji-tempel. Een lokale Expert Gids biedt een diepe culturele context en geschiedenis, zodat u deze topbezienswaardigheden efficiënt kunt bezoeken. ・Krijg een intiem beeld van Kyoto tijdens een wandeltocht ・Leer meer dan je zelfstandig zou toeren ・Leg de werkelijk iconische uitzichten van Kyoto vast, van Kiyomizu's grote podium tot de achterstraatjes van Gion. ・Geniet van ongehaaste tijd bij Kiyomizu-dera Temple om het uitzicht en de architectuur te waarderen. ・Bekijk verschillende bezienswaardigheden van Kyoto in een halve dag
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Reisroute
Ontmoeting voor Kyoto Ceramic Center
bezoek Kiyomizu-dera en leer over cultuur en geschiedenis van een professionele gids. Kiyomizu-dera is niet alleen een belangrijke religieuze plek, maar ook een UNESCO-werelderfgoedlocatie en een van de meest bezochte en cultureel belangrijke bezienswaardigheden van Kyoto.
De Sannen-zaka en Ninen-zaka zijn historische, steile straatjes die leiden naar Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto. Sannen-zaka (driejarige helling) is de langere en steilere van de twee, terwijl Ninen-zaka (tweejarige helling) iets korter is. Beide zijn bekleed met traditionele winkels, theehuizen en oude architectuur, waardoor een charmante, nostalgische sfeer ontstaat. Deze paden zijn populair bij bezoekers en bieden een kijkje in het verleden van Kyoto terwijl ze leiden naar de beroemde Kiyomizu-dera tempel.
Een Japanse tuin gelegen in de buurt van Kiyomizu-dera. Het staat bekend om zijn prachtige landschapsontwerp, met vijvers, traditionele houten bruggen en zorgvuldig gerangschikte planten, die een rustig toevluchtsoord bieden. Deze tuin biedt bezoekers een serene ruimte om van de natuur te genieten terwijl ze uitkijken over de omgeving.
De Yasaka-pagode is een historische pagode van vijf verdiepingen die een van de meest iconische bezienswaardigheden van de stad is. De pagode staat bekend om zijn elegante ontwerp en aanzienlijke culturele waarde. Het wordt vaak geassocieerd met de omliggende historische straten, waaronder Ninen-zaka en Sannen-zaka, en biedt een prachtig uitzicht op het traditionele landschap van Kyoto.
Yasaka Koshindo is een kleine traditionele tempel in de buurt van het Yasaka-heiligdom in Kyoto, gewijd aan Koshin, een beschermgod die mensen beschermt tegen ziekte en ongeluk. De tempel is beroemd om zijn kleurrijke kukurizaru charmes – heldere stoffen apen. Veel bezoekers stoppen tijdens hun wandeling om te bidden voor gezondheid, bescherming en geluk.
Een Shinto-heiligdom in de wijk Higashiyama, beroemd als een plek om negatieve relaties te verbreken en positieve relaties te vormen. Het heiligdom is vooral populair om zijn unieke ritueel, waardoor het vaak lange rijen bezoekers aantrekt die deze ongewone traditie willen proberen.
Kennin-ji is Kyoto’s oudste Zen tempel, gesticht in 1202. Ondanks de centrale ligging is het tempelterrein rustig en ruim, waardoor het een rustige ontsnapping uit de stad biedt. De indrukwekkende Dharma Hall valt op met zijn grote schaal, en de drie Japanse tuinen van de tempel bieden elk een aparte en prachtige sfeer.
Wandel door Gion, de grootste geishawijk van Japan, en verken de hoofdstraat, Hanamikoji. Bekleed met traditionele houten machiya huizen, theehuizen, winkels en restaurants, straalt de straat tijdloze Kyoto elegantie uit. Het is vooral bekend om zijn goed bewaarde architectuur en diepe banden met de geishacultuur, waar u zelfs een glimp van een geisha kunt opvangen die gracieus langsloopt.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- Omdat dit een wandeltocht is, raden wij u aan comfortabele wandelschoenen te dragen.
- Er kan vertraging optreden bij het einde van de tour. Als u een afspraak of plan heeft direct na deze tour, laat het ons dan van tevoren weten
- De tour vindt plaats bij regen of zonneschijn.
Beoordelingen(68)
Excellent experience. Yuki was very knowledgeable about Kyoto and its wonders, and extremely helpful.
We are truly delighted to receive your excellent feedback. It's wonderful that your experience was so outstanding! We are especially pleased that Yuki was very knowledgeable about Kyoto and its magnificent attractions, and extremely supportive throughout. We will certainly convey your high praise directly to Yuki. We deeply appreciate you sharing your insights. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back to Japan for future captivating discoveries.
A walking tour of the key temples in gion. Our guide was well versed in the history of Japanese temples and Zen Buddhism. Stopped at a few shops and got a nice coffee break.
Paul was amazing friendly and very informative
Yuki was so informative and so sweet
Wonderful walking tour guided by our expert local Akiko! We hit all the places in our itinerary; from kiyomizu-dera, to the backstreets of Gion. Akiko talked about the cultural , historical, religious and in some cases legendary significance of the places and artifacts as we walked through them. She was also our photographer, shopping and food guide. I highly recommend this tour and Akiko as a guide!
Mika was so helpful and informative. I really learned a lot and was appreciative of the pace we went.
We profoundly appreciate your enthusiastic feedback on your recent shrine walking tour. It is incredibly rewarding to learn that Mika was so remarkably supportive and extensively insightful! You clearly gained a wealth of understanding and profoundly cherished the comfortable pace of your exploration. Your excellent comments will certainly be shared with Mika; she will be absolutely thrilled to know the profound impact she had on your cherished day. We are deeply appreciative of you taking the time to share your perceptions. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable adventure on your next visit to Japan.
Very good tour. Hide was a great guide who was very interactive, knowledgeable, and interested in us and our having a good informed time. Took pictures for all of us numerous times, even shared tea with us, and we learned a lot about Japan and the Gion area. Highly recommend him and the tour.
We are truly delighted to receive your exceptional feedback. It's wonderful that your excursion was such an enjoyable and insightful journey. We are especially pleased that Hide proved to be such an outstanding guide, demonstrating remarkable interactivity, profound expertise, and a genuine interest in ensuring you had a well-informed and delightful time. His thoughtful gestures of capturing numerous photographs and sharing tea further underscored his dedication. It's truly gratifying that you gained significant understanding of both Japan and the distinctive Gion district. Your strong recommendation is highly valued. We will certainly convey your high praise directly to Hide. We deeply appreciate you sharing your memorable journey. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back to Japan for future captivating discoveries.
Miki was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. She has an incredible depth of knowledge and brought each location to life with thoughtful explanations and stories that made everything feel meaningful. The pace of the tour was perfect, never rushed, and we had time to truly take in each place. What really stood out was how she went above and beyond. She showed us hidden spots we never would have found on our own and made the experience feel very personal. She also took beautiful photos of us throughout the day, which we will treasure. On top of that, she helped us find and purchase souvenirs. Miki genuinely cares about creating a memorable experience and it shows in everything she does. We left with not just great memories, but a deeper appreciation for the places we visited. Highly recommend!
We profoundly appreciate your exceptionally detailed and heartwarming feedback on your recent Kyoto tour. It is genuinely rewarding to learn that Miki was truly splendid from its commencement to its conclusion, making your exploration of Kyoto so magnificent! Her profound comprehension and extensive insights illuminated each destination with meticulous elucidations and captivating narratives, ensuring every aspect resonated profoundly. The perfectly measured pace ensured a serene exploration, free from any sense of haste, allowing ample opportunity to fully immerse yourselves in each location. Miki clearly demonstrated exceptional dedication and thoughtfulness, notably by revealing exquisite secluded destinations that would have remained undiscovered by independent exploration. This fostered a remarkably personalized and intimate atmosphere. Furthermore, her thoughtful capture of exquisite photographs, which you will undoubtedly cherish, along with her invaluable assistance with locating and acquiring cherished mementos, further enhanced your journey. Her sincere commitment to curating an indelible journey genuinely shone through, leaving you with not merely excellent recollections, but an even more profound appreciation for the destinations. Your outstanding comments will certainly be shared with Miki; she will be absolutely thrilled to know the profound impact she had on your cherished day. We are deeply appreciative of you taking the time to share your perceptive insights. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable adventure on your next visit to Japan.
Chika was very kind, knowledgeable and charming. She was more than willing to answer questions, point out interesting facts and show us places we wouldn’t have found on our own. I would recommend both the tour guide and the tour itself.
We profoundly appreciate your exceptionally enthusiastic feedback on your recent tour. It is incredibly rewarding to learn that this experience was profoundly worthwhile in both time and value! Chika was clearly remarkably amiable, extensively knowledgeable, and genuinely captivating. Her consistent willingness to thoughtfully address inquiries, highlight intriguing facts, and reveal hidden gems you might not have discovered independently truly enhanced your journey. Your fervent recommendation for both her as a guide and the tour itself truly resonates with us. Your outstanding comments will certainly be shared with Chika; she will be absolutely thrilled to know the profound impact she had on your cherished day. We are deeply appreciative of you taking the time to share your perceptions. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable adventure on your next visit to Japan.
Our tour guide was Chika, a local resident of Kyoto. She was very friendly and treated us like friends from the beginning! She took us on a casual but very informative tour of Kiyomizu, pausing to explain the history & purpose of the different structures at Kiyomizu. Chika also took time to take pictures of us and the surrounding scenery. Perhaps more importantly, she explained the culture of Kyoto & how their respect for people & nature made it so attractive on the global stage. Chika then took us on a walk around the backstreets of Gion & sharing with us their humble behind-the-scenes lifestyle. Lastly we made a stop at Kennin-Ji temple and walked through the different buildings & walkways. Throughout our tour we never felt rushed or on a tight schedule. On the contrary - we felt like we were taking a walk in Chika’s backyard; very casual & unstructured yet purposeful. If you are looking for a jam-packed checklist of things to see, this may not be the tour for you. But if you want to take a deep breath & really get a glimpse of life in Kyoto as a local, I highly recommend this tour.
We profoundly appreciate your exceptionally detailed and heartwarming feedback on your recent private Kyoto exploration. It is genuinely rewarding to understand that Chika, your guide and a local Kyoto resident, truly transformed your experience into a cherished connection, making you feel like valued companions. Her amiable and engaging approach, coupled with her profound insights, expertly led you through Kiyomizu, where she illuminated the historical significance and purpose of each structure, thoughtfully capturing numerous cherished photographs. Her explanations of Kyoto's intrinsic respect for people and nature clearly resonated deeply. The subsequent stroll through Gion's secluded thoroughfares, revealing a humble, authentic lifestyle, and the serene visit to Kennin-Ji temple, further enriched your understanding. It is particularly pleasing that the tour flowed organically, feeling akin to a comfortable exploration of "Chika’s backyard" rather than a rigid itinerary. This thoughtful pacing allowed for a truly immersive glimpse into local life, which you found so attractive. Your outstanding comments will certainly be shared with Chika; she will be absolutely thrilled to know the profound impact she had on your cherished day. We are deeply appreciative of you taking the time to share your perceptive insights. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable adventure on your next visit to Japan.
