Kyoto Trip Overview
If you are visiting Kyoto, of course, you will visit Gion offering Kyoto’s unique vibe. But how many people see the best backstreets of Gion? This plan takes you to the must-see hidden backstreets.
Stones with a hole to convict evil and connect the good spirits, temples lined with wild-boars, vintage items not even the Japanese can find, ukiyoe made by craftsmen in a traditional Japanese house and souvenirs which you can’t find elsewhere!
Lastly, I will take you to watch the Maiko dance. You can see seven traditional performing arts after the show. A trip of Gion you can definitely do by yourself!
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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Kyoto, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kyoto, , Japan
If you are visiting Kyoto, of course, you will visit Gion offering Kyoto’s unique vibe. But how many people see the best backstreets of Gion? This plan takes you to the must-see hidden backstreets.
Stones with a hole to convict evil and connect the good spirits, temples lined with wild-boars, vintage items not even the Japanese can find, ukiyoe made by craftsmen in a traditional Japanese house and souvenirs which you can’t find elsewhere!
Lastly, I will take you to watch the Maiko dance. You can see seven traditional performing arts after the show. A trip of Gion you can definitely do by yourself!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Yasui-Konpiragu, 70 Benten-cho, Todaijimatsubara, Kyoto 605-0000 Kyoto Prefecture
First take a bus from Kyoto. A temple known to convict evil, and connect he good. There is a 3m crack in a stone, the power of God is said to be within. Dive-in, and fulfill your wishes!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kennin-ji Temple, 584 Yamatooji Yojo-sagaru Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0933 Kyoto Prefecture
The oldest zen temple in Kyoto, full of highlights! Take a look at the dragon on the ceiling, relaxing garden, and artisan skills within the fusumae (sliding doors).
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: 市村一房堂, Japan, 〒605-0811 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Komatsuchō, 八坂大和大路東入小松151
Ichimura Hitofusudo: In a traditional Japanese house, you can purchase handmade ukiyoe made by Japanese craftsmen. If you are lucky, you will be able to see the craftsmen create ukiyoe. Let’s find a picture of your taste as a souvenir!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Maiko Antiques Kyoto, 157 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0811 Kyoto Prefecture
A small shop packed with Japanese vintage items. In this oriental shop, there are of course the items you imagined but also some surprising items. Looking for a souvenir out of the ordinary? This shop is recommended for you!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Zenkyoan, 146 Kazuodori, 4 Josagaruchome, Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0811 Kyoto Prefecture
Kyoto has many temples based around animals. Zenkyoan is a famous wild-boar shrine, it is filled with a variety of wild-boar statues. Can you count how many there are? Too many, it is one of the rare temples!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gion Corner, 570-2 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku Yasaka Hall, Kyoto 605-0074 Kyoto Prefecture
Finally we will go to a hall displaying authentic Japanese art. It is located next to one of Gion’s representative buildings, Gion Kobukarenjo. You can see not only Japanese traditional art, but also Japan’s seven types of traditional performing arts. If you wish to watch the performing arts, otomo can arrange for you to do so after the tour is complete.
Duration: 15 minutes
