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Kyoto Kinkaku-ji & Ninna-ji Small Group Guided Tour with Tickets

Name: Kyoto Kinkaku-ji & Ninna-ji Small Group Guided Tour with Tickets
Brand: Waug
SKU: 162143
Price: 27.87 USD
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Duration: 3 hours
1 person
Meeting at the designated location
Mobile voucher
Use only on the selected date
Cancellation available
English

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Highlights

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage temples in Kyoto, Kinkaku-ji and Ninna-ji, on a small group tour with a local guide. Admire the golden pavilion and gardens of the dazzling Kinkaku-ji, built by a samurai, then travel by taxi to the tranquil Ninna-ji, closely tied to the imperial family. Your guide explains the significance of Buddhist temples through themes of power, prestige and faith, along with Japanese history and culture. Admission to both temples and the taxi fare are included, with a maximum of 7 participants.

Program

Explore two World Heritage temples
in Kyoto with a guide

Compare two UNESCO World Heritage temples with very different charms: the dazzling Kinkaku-ji, built by a samurai, and the peaceful Ninna-ji, steeped in imperial heritage. Your guide explains the meaning of Buddhist temples through themes of power, prestige and faith, giving you a deeper understanding of Japanese history and culture.

Admire the golden pavilion and gardens of Kinkaku-ji

Meet at Yamazaki-an near Kinkaku-ji and spend about an hour exploring the temple. Admire the shimmering golden exterior, stroll through the picturesque gardens and hear the history behind the temple. There is also time for photos.

Travel by taxi to tranquil Ninna-ji

Take a taxi for about 15 minutes from Kinkaku-ji to Ninna-ji. Spend about 1 hour 45 minutes exploring the grounds with your guide and visit the elegant imperial palace (Goten), ending your journey immersed in Kyoto's timeless beauty and imperial atmosphere.

Join a chanting session on the monk-guided tour

The monk-guided tour option enters the National Treasure Kondo (main hall) and the sutra hall, which are rarely open to the public. Take part in a sacred chanting session led by a monk and learn about Buddhist spiritual traditions through a Q&A. In the sutra hall, watch and join the ritual of turning the sutra shelf, and take a souvenir photo with the monk.

※ Exclusive entry to the Kondo and sutra hall, the chanting session, Q&A and photo with the monk are included only in the monk-guided tour option.
※ The tour ends at Ninna-ji.

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What's Included

Exclusive entry to the Kondo (National Treasure) and sutra hall ※Monk-guided tour only
Chanting session with a monk ※Monk-guided tour only
Q&A session and photo with a monk ※Monk-guided tour only
Admission fees (Kinkaku-ji and Ninna-ji)
Transportation fare from Kinkaku-ji to Ninna-ji (taxi)
English-speaking guide

How To Use

Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
Meet your guide in front of Yamazaki-an near Kinkaku-ji at your booked time to start the tour.
Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
Yamazaki-an
25 Kinugasa Babachō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8362, Japan

Meeting point information:
Meet your guide at Yamazaki-an in front of Kinkaku-ji. The tour ends at Ninna-ji (33 Omuroōuchi, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto).

Please check the meeting point and time specified on your voucher before use.Please check the meeting point and time specified on your voucher before use.

※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.