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Kobe (Kyoto), Japan
Difficult
Activity Level
No Minimum Age
Meal Included
9.25 hours
Kiyomizu Temple: Start your adventure with a scenic drive into the city and a visit to Kiyomizu Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set on Mount Otowa, this temple features stunning views and a famous wooden stage that is particularly magnificent during cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons.
Kyoto Handicraft Center: Experience the Kyoto Handicraft Center, centrally located in Kyoto, showcasing a variety of traditional arts and crafts. Highlights include Kyo-yaki pottery, woodblock prints, cloisonné enamel, and beautiful textile works.
Ginkaku-ji: Finish your exploration at Ginkaku-ji, found at the foot of Kyoto's eastern mountains. Take a leisurely stroll through its calming gardens and appreciate the noteworthy Sea of Silver Sand, capturing the essence of Higashiyama culture's Zen simplicity.
Accessibility: This tour is not recommended for guests who have difficulty walking.
Requirements & Restrictions: This tour includes over 1.5 km of walking at Kiyomizu Temple and Ginkaku Temple, so guests should be prepared for a long walk. A passport is required for duty-free shopping.
What to Bring: Local currency for additional purchases.
Good to Know: The drive from Kobe to Kyoto takes about 90-120 minutes each way, with potential traffic delays. The Kyoto Handicraft Center accepts credit cards, U.S. dollars, euros, and Japanese yen, while other locations (like Kinkaku-ji) typically only accept yen. From June to the end of September, Japan experiences extreme heat and high humidity. Tour order may vary.
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