Early Bird Hike from Fushimi Inari to Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Fun Hike from Fushimi Inari to Kiyomizu Temple

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ID: GYG638568-1060815
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Country: Japan

Duration: 05:00 hours


Description

Discover the magic of the beautiful city of Kyoto as it comes to life at dawn. Take in the city's two most famous sites while walking through the gentle nature rich hills of Kyoto.
Ready for a hike through the Eastern mountains? This tour takes you to two of the most famous sites in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Shrine and the World Heritage Kiyomizu Temple and gets you off the beaten path away from the crowds.

Start at 7am the world-famous Fushimi Inari Shrine before the crowds arrive. Marvel at the thousands of red gates that line the path up the hillside. This is a magical time to see the amazing temple complex and get a view of the city coming to life below you.

And the further up we go the less crowded it becomes and before long we are in the mountains walking along a well maintained path. We even dip in and out of some residential parts of the city along the way.

Then we finally arrive at the most famous temple in Japan, Kiyomizu Temple. See the expansive view of Kyoto as the city starts to come alive Learn about buddhism and it's role in shaping the culture of Japan. As we are leaving the temple we will see the busses starting to arrive with hundreds of tourists in tow.

Then we wander through the preserved district of Higashiyama. Walk through the preserved district of Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka. Here you can enjoy the charm of the cobble stone streets without the crowds. One of the highlights is a view of the beautiful Yasaka Pagoda. Finally we make a stop for a delicious coffee at a local famous cafe and give you tips on where to go next.

Along the way, pick up insights into the history of Kyoto, Buddhism, Japanese garden design, and more. Your friendly guide will also answer any other questions you may have regarding the rest of your stay in Japan.

Highlights

  • Experience Kyoto's history with a visit to Fushimi Inari and the Kiyomizu Temple
  • Beat the crowds with an early bird tour and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere
  • Get close to nature and a little workout in too!
  • Witness the iconic red Kiyomizu Temple and enjoy breathtaking views of Kyoto
  • Explore the preserved districts of Higashiyama, Sannenzaka, and Ninenzaka

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• There are quite a few stairs on the tour and you'll end up doing 10,000 or more steps throughout the tour. Please plan accordingly.
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Inari Station 15 minutes prior to tour start time
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.