Kyoto's Cherry Blossom Beauty: A 4-Hour Sakura Stroll
ID: GYG889738-1397888
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
A 4-hour tour of Kyoto's secret Sakura spots. We'll visit the Imperial Palace grounds, wander through a quiet university campus, pass through a local shopping street, and admire a magnificent shrine.
Throughout the 4-hour tour, you'll encounter stunning cherry blossoms and hidden gems, providing a tranquil escape from the bustling city at some of Kyoto's secret sakura spots, often overlooked by tourists.
First, we'll explore the Imperial Palace grounds, admiring the remains of an imperial residential palace (Kan-in no Miya) and the weeping cherry trees that adorned the Konoe's residential palace just outside the inner palace walls. Next, we'll wander through the quiet Doshisha University campus, admiring its beautiful architecture before we encounter a Dragon! At Shokoku-ji feel the Dragons gaze upon you as you move around the temple and learn the secret to making it roar. After your dragon encounter, you will have a chance to stroll through a local shopping street, bustling with locals and free from tourist crowds where you can grab a tea or coffee to go along with a sweet or snack from one of the many little shops. Finally, we'll cross the iconic Kamo River and admire a magnificent shrine nestled in an ancient forest (Shimogamo Shrine)
Please read the following carefully for start and end times as well as meeting and end locations. Also be aware the tour start and ends at different locations.
Meeting Time:
9:45am (For check-in)
Tour Start Time:
10:00am
Meeting Location:
Marutamachi Station (Kyoto Subway Karasuma Line KO7)
Exit 1 next to the Koban (Police Box)
Ending Time:
14:00 (2;00pm)
Ending Point:
Shimogamo Shrine
Closest Train:
Demachiyanagi Station (Eizan Main Lane / Keihan Main Line
Highlights
- Step back in time inside an Imperial Residential Palace and weeping Sakura
- Enjoy the beautiful architecture of Doshisha Uni & glimpse Japanese student life
- Stare down and Dragon and learn the secret to make it roar!
- Pass through a market with its origins along the Saba Kaido (Mackerel Highway)
- Stroll through and ancient forest to Shimogamo Shrine and take in the atmosphere
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be walking involved
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Pack something to snack on along the way as well as a drink, especially if you are not interested in grabbing something at a vending machine or small local shop as we will not be stopping at any sit down to eat / drink places.
Exit 1 of Marutamachi Station next to the Police Box.
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance Fee to Shokoku-Ji (¥700 Pax)
- Guide Entrance Fee
- Food / Drink
- Public Transportation / Taxi (if used at request of guest)
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.
