Experience the highlights of eastern Kyoto on a train exploration, with stops at Fushimi Inari Shrine, Manpuku-ji Temple, Uji for green tea, and Fushimi for sake tasting. Discover the rich history and culture of Kyoto with an expert guide.
- Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - We visit the famous Fushimi Inari shrine with its hundreds of scarlet shrine gates. Detailed explanation of Shintoism and the importance of the Schreintore.
- Obakusan Manpuku - ji Temple - Manpukuji Temple belongs to the Obaku Zen sect, which has preserved a very concise Chinese appearance. Detailed Explanations of Zen Buddhism.
- Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum - In the Gekkeikan Museum they are introduced to the production of Japanese rice wine with a subsequent rice wine tasting.
- Gion - Walk through the Geisha district of Gion and the old town of Kyoto
- Kenninji Temple - Japan’s oldest Zen temple
- Entrances
- Day ticket for train
- Lunch
Explore eastern Kyoto’s top attractions via train and brief strolls, guided by an M.A. expert well-versed in Kyoto’s historical and cultural aspects. This mode of travel allows you to explore Kyoto’s most renowned sites while immersing in the local lifestyle. A brief train journey takes us to Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its multitude of red shrine gates. Next, we approach Manpuku-ji Temple, the primary temple of Obaku Zen School, noted for its unique Chinese style. Linked with Japanese green tea is Uji, whilst Fushimi is a historical hub for sake brewing. We’ll visit the Sake Museum and partake in sake wine tasting. The region, awash with traditional sake breweries, has been a frequent film-shooting location. Concluding the tour is a walk through Gion, the geisha district, and Kyoto’s ancient town.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.