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A group of people walking past traditional Japanese architecture, including a pagoda. 1
A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden torii gate, stone lanterns, and a pagoda in the background. 2
A traditional Japanese building with a reflection in a pond. 3
A traditional multi-tiered pavilion with ornate wooden carvings, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and a stone pathway leading to the entrance. 4
A traditional Japanese tea set with a green tea bowl, a ceramic plate with mochi on skewers, and a small dish with a sweet treat. 5

Kyoto Cultural Walking Tour Small Group: Zen, Inari & Gion

By Intrepid Urban Adventures
Free cancellation available
Price is S$69 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Walk through Fushimi Inari’s red torii gates
  • Experience a peaceful Zen rock garden
  • Explore Gion, Kyoto’s geisha district
  • Taste local sweets & discover tea culture
  • Small-group tour (max 10 guests)

Activity location

  • Gion
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Central post office Kyoto
    • ８４３－１２ Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward
    • Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto Cultural Walking Tour Small Group: Zen, Inari & Gion

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
  • Drinks only
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
S$69.21 x 1 AdultS$69.21
Total
Price is S$69.21
Until Sun, 5 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour of Gion district
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local English-speaking tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tofukuji Temple entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local drink or traditional sweet tasting
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional food and drinks

Know before you book

  • The small-group experience with a maximum of 10 travellers, ensuring a more personal and engaging time with your local guide.
  • This tour is family-friendly. Children under 6 years old can join free of charge, making it a great option for families exploring Kyoto together.
  • Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options may be available; however, they cannot be strictly guaranteed due to seasonal menu changes.
  • This tour includes approximately 8 km of walking. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes so you can fully enjoy the experience.

What you can expect

Discover Kyoto’s cultural heart on this small-group walking tour (max 10 people). Meet your guide near Kyoto Station and walk to Tofukuji Temple, home to one of the city’s most impressive Zen rock gardens. Learn about Zen Buddhism and the symbolism behind its carefully designed landscapes.

Continue walking through local areas for a glimpse of everyday life as you make your way to Fushimi Inari Shrine. Walk beneath thousands of iconic red torii gates and discover Shinto beliefs, the god Inari, and the meaning of the shrine’s fox statues.

End your journey in Gion, Kyoto’s historic geisha district. Stroll past traditional wooden buildings while learning about geiko and maiko culture. Enjoy a local sweet or drink and discover Kyoto’s tea traditions before finishing at Gion Corner.

Location

Activity location

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    Gion
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Central post office Kyoto
    • ８４３－１２ Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward
    • Kyoto, Japan