- Overview
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- * This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
- * Visit Kennin-ji Temple, the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto which was founded by the priest Yousai, who was known for introducing the tradition of drinking tea from China
- * Walk around Gion, where the bustling atmosphere of Kyoto can be felt
- * Experience first-hand Japanese culture at its most elegant with an authentic tea ceremony at Fukujuen, a long-established tea shop
- * Walk around Nishiki Market, said to be Kyoto's kitchen, for the last leg of the tour
- What to expect
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Indulge in the serenity of Kyoto's cultural treasures with our Tea Ceremony Experience & Nishiki Market Walking Tour. Begin your day with a visit to the historic Kennin-ji Temple, where timeless beauty and tranquility await. Immerse yourself in the Zen atmosphere and admire intricate artworks that speak of centuries-old traditions. As the journey continues, wander through the enchanting Gion district, a realm of traditional architecture and refined ambiance. Engage in an authentic Tea Ceremony, an art that encapsulates grace and harmony, at a charming tea house. Then, explore the bustling Nishiki Market, a culinary wonderland offering a myriad of delicacies and local flavors. From temple introspection to the vibrant market's sensory delights, this tour blends the old and the new, providing an unforgettable glimpse into Kyoto's rich cultural tapestry
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Recommended rail passes
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Kyoto-Osaka Sightseeing Pass 1 Day/2 Days (Osaka Pick up)
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Kyoto-Osaka Sightseeing Pass 1 Day/2 Days (Kyoto Pick up)
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Hankyu Tourist Pass for Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe（1, 2Days）
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【Kyoto】 Randen + Subway 1 Day Pass
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Sagano Romantic Train One-Way Ticket | Saga - Kameoka
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Eizan Railway Ee Kippu 1-Day Pass
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【Osaka Kyoto Nara】Kintetsu Rail Pass (1, 2, 5Days, Plus)
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【Osaka Kyoto】JR West Kansai Pass (1, 2, 3, 4 Days)
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JR Kansai Mini Pass(3 Days）
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Kansai Rail Pass
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ICOCA IC Card (Osaka Pick Up)
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Kansai WIDE Area Excursion Pass
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【Osaka Kyoto】JR Kansai WIDE Area Pass (5 Days)
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JR Shinkansen Tickets (Tokyo - Kyoto)
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JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass (5 Days)
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JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass（7 Days）
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【Hida-Takayama】JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass (5 Days)
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【Kansai Hiroshima】JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass (7 Days)
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【Kansai Hiroshima】JR Sanyo-San’in-Northern Kyushu Area Pass（7 Days）
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JR Osaka-Tokyo Hokuriku Arch Pass (7 Days)
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JR West All Area Pass
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JR Pass for Whole Japan (7, 14, 21 Days)