Kyoto Tour List
EX-1: Kyoto 1 Day
Monday 20th November 9:30-17:00
11,200 yen per person
- Nijo Castle: Built in 1603 by leyasu, the founder of Tokugawa Shogunate, Nijo Castle is a World
Heritage Site on account of its splendid architecture and magnificent interior decoration. He built it as
his Kyoto residence and to show his Tokugawa power in the Kansai region. The palace is an example of the
shoin-zukuri style; its four building groups staggered so that as many rooms as possible could front
a garden or court. The interior is decorated with wall paintings by the Kano school. The corridor
floorboards creak underfoot. Called "bush warbler boards", they warned of the approach of an assassin.
- Handicraft Centre: Enjoy demonstrations of Japanese traditional arts and crafts. Your favourite
souvenirs may also be found here.
- Kiyomizu Temple: Graceful old court life is reflected in the brightly colored shrine with its vermilion
pillars and green roof, and its enchanting inner gardens and ponds.
EX-2: Mt. Hiei
Monday 20th November 13:00-17:00
5,500 yen per person
- Mt. Hiei & Enryakuji Temple: Located on the top of Mt. Hiei and blessed with commanding views of
both Kyoto and Lake Biwa, Enryakuji Temple boasts ten art objects designated as national treasures and over
fifty more objects listed as important cultural properties. Moreover, Enryakuji Temple is renowned as the
training ground for many of the great Buddhist leaders in Japan's long history, including such famous
priests such as Eisai, Dogen and Nichiren. The temple is said to have been founded in 788 and is now the
main temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism.
EX-3: Kyoto Morning
Monday 20th November
5,300 yen per person
- Sanjusangendo Hall: A renowned long wooden hall housing 1,001 statues of Kannon that date back to the
13th century.
- Kiyomizu temple: A quaint old lane lined with pottery shops leads to the temple. Enjoy a sweeping view of
the entire city from its lofty terrace.
EX-4: Tamba Winery
Tuesday 21st November 09:30-17:30
8,800 yen per person (Lunch included)
- Tamba Winery: Tamba is a small town of about 8,100 people, situated in the middle of Kyoto Prefecture
on a plateau 150-300 metres above sea level. With its climate and soil, Tamba is known for producing high
quality food such as matsutake mushrooms, chestnuts and black beans. A visit will be made to a local winery
in Tamba to feel and taste the blessings of nature.
EX-5: Kibune & Kurama
Tuesday 21st November 09:30-17:00
10,000 yen per person (Japanese style set menu Lunch included)
- Kibune: Up in this area, the average temperature is about 4 degrees Celsius lower than in the city
centre. Also known as the source of Kamo River in Kyoto, it has always been a nice place for the summer.
Kawadoko-ryori (Japanese cuisine enjoyed over or by the stream) and savoring the cool air is a summer
seasonal specialty.
- Kurama: Kurama was once an isolated village for foresters. Now a Kyoto suburb, it still retains an
untamed feeling, a quality of faith and ascetic training. It is also known for the legends of Tengu
(long-nosed goblin).
EX-6: Zen
Wednesday 22nd November 09:00-12:00
6,500 yen per person
- Zen Meditation: There are three main Zen sects and all place emphasis on zazen (sitting meditation)
and self-help. As developed in the great Zen temples of Kyoto during the feudal era, the rigorous mindset
and uncluttered aesthetics of Zen have had a profound influence on Japanese culture. Experience meditation
at Tenryuji Temple, which boasts an exceptional Zen-style garden from the Muromachi Period. The temple heads
the Tenryuji school of the Rinzai Zen Buddhist sect.
Note:
- A tour may be canceled if the number of participants fails to reach 30
- Tour details are subject to change
- All tours start from KICH (the Congress venue)
- The tour fare includes:
- Sightseeing and transfers as shown in the itineraries, by coach and/or sightseeing boats
- Admission fees
- Meals as specified in each itinerary
- English-speaking guide
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