• Kyoto is Japan's ancient capital with a thousand years of unique & rich history, religion and culture that is still alive today and easily accessible to people who live there and people who visit for a glimpse of the diversity that such a long history develops. This tour is perfect for visitors with a day to enjoy the city. You can quickly learn about why Kyoto is unique in the world. I will guide you to historical temples, shrines and also fun places to try local activities. Also, I love customizing tours to suit what your interests are, from copying of sutras, meditating at a Japanese temple garden or more. I'm a local experienced guide who loves traveling!
• Note: If the tour start in the evening time, we need to reschedule our itinerary as some temple/shrine closes around 5pm. 10hours tour guarantee to cover all places mentioned in the itinerary.

Higashi Honganji (East Honganji) was built only eleven years after and a few street blocks east of Nishi Honganji as the head temple of the Otani faction of Jodo-shin Buddhism. Its main hall, the Goeido is Kyoto's largest wooden structure and dedicated to Shinran, the sect's founder. Next to it and almost as large is the Amidado Hall, dedicated to the Amida Buddha.