Zen Meditation & Higashiyama Temple Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min–2h
- Price from
- $65 / person
- Location
- Takayama, Japan
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Happy Tour
- Meeting point
- Information center & Tour desk. You can see 'Tours & Activities' signboard near old township.
Description
You can experience a Zen meditation in Takayama. Also you can experience History and culture of Takayama with a local guide. You can see at least 5 temples with a local guide. This is a walking tour around Higashiyama walking course. You can change our start time. We will guide you in English. Minimum 2 people per booking.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 5:30 AM, 6:00 AM, and 7:00 AM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 12–80)
- $65
- Child (ages 0–11)
- $39
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Daiouji Temple
You can see after dead world in Buddhism and history about Takayama city.
Sogenji Temple
You can watch Kanamori Nagachika's family temple. who built Takayama city and ruler this area.
Tenshoji Temple
You can feel traditional Japan history and culture. This temple has Maple trees so if you come here in autumn season, you can see great color of leaves.
Hokke-ji Temple
You can feel traditional Japan history and culture.
Soyuji Temple
You can feel traditional Japan history and culture.You can see grave of Tesshu Yamaoka's parents.(Tesshu was one of last Samurai)
Higashiyama Walking Course
You can see lot's of temple in this area. Your guide will speak lot's of historical and culture in Takayama city.
Zenno-ji Temple
You can do Zen meditation here.
What's included
Included
Zen meditation experience
Guide in English
Not included
Any other things
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
1 reviews
How it compares in Takayama
- Starting price $65 is 19% below the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Takayama
Excurgo comparison of 133 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Zen Meditation & Higashiyama Temple Walking Tour take?
Zen Meditation & Higashiyama Temple Walking Tour lasts about 1h 30min–2h. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Zen Meditation & Higashiyama Temple Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $65 per person for this Takayama experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Zen Meditation & Higashiyama Temple Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:30 AM, 6:00 AM, and 7:00 AM.
How much does Zen Meditation & Higashiyama Temple Walking Tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–11 pay from $39, adults from $65.
Can I cancel Zen Meditation & Higashiyama Temple Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Information center & Tour desk. You can see 'Tours & Activities' signboard near old township. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Zen Meditation & Higashiyama Temple Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Zen Meditation & Higashiyama Temple Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Happy Tour.
Reviews(1)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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