Kyoto Higashiyama Audio Guide: Tofuku-ji & Sennyu-ji Kyoto Higashiyama Audio Guide: Kofuku-ji & Sennyu-ji
ID: GYG637543-1059416
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
60 days
Description
The Kyoto Higashiyama audio guide offers an immersive guide through the historic Tofuku-ji and Sennyu-ji temples, unraveling their architectural marvels, religious significance, and cultural heritage.
■Audio guide spot
1. Tofuku-ji（number of guides: 11）
【Start：Sammon Gate】
↓ About 19 minutes on foot
2. Sennyu-ji（number of guides: 11）
Audio guide time: 54 minutes（It takes about 2 hours more to actually listen while walking around the site）
Number of guides: 22
■What can you hear in the audio guide?
At Tofuku-ji, listeners can hear the history and architectural of its Sanmon Gate, Zen practices, Hojo Garden's serene beauty, and the iconic Tsutenkyo Bridge, alongside insights into monastic life and Buddhist teachings. Sennyu-ji's guide delves into its spiritual culture, showcasing the main gate's symbolism, the Yokihi Kannon Hall's testament to Sino-Japanese exchanges, and the Zen-influenced Shinzoden. The guide highlights the integration of water in religious practices, the artistic and historical importance of its Buddha statues, and the temple's role in Japanese funeral culture.
■Be sure to check
*This is an audio guide using your smartphone
*English audio guide
*No ticket redemption required
*Admission tickets are not included
*This is not an official audio guide
*Please do not make direct inquiries to the facility regarding this audio guide
*Please make sure to check the opening hours on the official website（not GetYourGuide）before visiting the site.
■HOW TO USE
1.After purchase, we will send a message to your email address registered with getyourguide.
2.From the URL in the message, please select "Listen on the app" or "Browse on Web".
3.You can listen to the audio guide.
Highlights
- Check the regular holidays on the official website before visiting(not thispage)
- You can delve into the parts that you can't understand just by looking at it
- Enjoy the audio guide on your smartphone at your own pace
- No need to visit all audio guide location (It's OK only the ones you like)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is an unofficial audio guide to the Tofuku-ji and Sennyu-ji. When visiting the Tofuku-ji and Sennyu-ji, be sure to check the official website for hours of operation and holidays.
・You will receive a link to download the audio guide app to your smartphone after booking
・This is a self-guided audio tour, no guide will accompany you
・You can listen to the audio guide at home, on the go, or anywhere
・No ticket redemption is required
There is no meeting place as your self-guided tour is based on a smartphone app. The audio guide starts from the Tofuku-ji Sammon Gate. 【Access to the Tofuku-ji Sammon Gate】 *Approximately 13 minutes' walk from JR Tofukuji Station on the JR Nara Line and Keihan Main Line. *Approximately 21 minutes' walk from Tobakaido Station on the Keihan Main Line.
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.
