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Kyoto Philosopher's Path, Ginkaku-ji & Nanzen-ji Walking Tour with Admission

Name: Kyoto Philosopher's Path, Ginkaku-ji & Nanzen-ji Walking Tour with Admission
Brand: Waug
SKU: 162161
Price: 64843 KRW
Availability: InStock

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Duration: 4 hours
1 person
Meeting at the designated location
Mobile voucher
Use only on the selected date
Cancellation available
English,French

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Highlights

This half-day walking tour takes you along the Philosopher's Path, which runs along the eastern foothills of Kyoto, with a guide to visit Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) and Nanzen-ji. Stroll at a relaxed pace along the path lined with trees and a canal, and visit the gardens of Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji, famous for its aqueduct. Your guide explains the influence of Zen on Japanese art and culture through the stories of each place. All admission fees are included, so there is no need to buy tickets on site.

Program

Follow the Philosopher's Path
and discover Kyoto's Zen culture

Meet your guide near Ginkaku-ji and explore the Philosopher's Path area on foot for about 4 hours. Your English- or French-speaking guide leads the way without flags, microphones, or buses. Hear the stories behind each place and learn about the influence of Zen on Japanese art and culture.

Explore the gardens of Ginkaku-ji

Visit Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion), known for one of the most beautiful gardens in Kyoto. Take your time to admire the Zen garden with carefully selected gravel and artistically placed stones, and the moss garden covering the ground.

Walk along the canal to Nanzen-ji

Stroll at a leisurely pace along the Philosopher's Path, where trees, a canal, and lush nature come together. Pass by cafés and shops along the way to soak up the local atmosphere. Finally, visit Nanzen-ji, a Zen temple with impressive architecture and a grand aqueduct.

※ This tour involves about 5 km of walking and requires a moderate level of fitness.
※ The scenery of the gardens and path may vary depending on the season and weather.

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Information

What's Included

All entrance fees
Bilingual guide
Digital city guide

What's Not Included

Food
Drinks
Tips

How To Use

Please check your mobile voucher via email or the WAUG app.
Meet your guide at the meeting point of your selected option at the tour start time.
Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
Group tour - In front of You Go Curry
12-2 Ginkakujimaecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto 606-8407, Japan

Meeting point information:
Meet in front of the small curry restaurant (You Go Curry) at the foot of the small slope leading up to Ginkaku-ji.

Meeting point :
Private tour - In front of a café at the foot of the slope to Ginkaku-ji

Meeting point information:
Meet in front of the small café at the foot of the small slope leading up to Ginkaku-ji. Please check your voucher after confirmation for the exact location.

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.