• This tour takes you on a walking journey through the pristine spring water spots of the ancient city of Kyoto, rejuvenating both body and soul. Conclude your experience at a long-established Japanese confectionery shop, where you'll savor matcha tea made with spring water and delicate wagashi sweets.
• Highlights
• - Explore the city's natural beauty on a guided walking tour to three unique spring water sources, sampling the water at each location.
• - Conclude your day with a relaxing break at a traditional Kyoto confectionery, where you can enjoy matcha made with spring water and exquisite namagashi (fresh Japanese wagashi sweets), which are not typically available in the shop.
• Please note that our tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate. If we don't reach this minimum number, unfortunately, we'll have to cancel the tour. You'll be notified of any cancellation 4 days before departure, and a full refund will be issued.

Our walking tour of hidden spring water sources begins at Yasaka Shrine. Kyoto, a city ensconced in legend, is said to be guarded by four divine creatures known as the Shijin, each representing a cardinal direction. The east, where Yasaka Shrine stands, is protected by the Azure Dragon. Beneath the shrine's main hall, a mystical pond, or dragon's lair, is said to be home to this divine creature. The spring water that flows from this sacred place is known as "Gion Shinsui," or "Power Water," and is deeply revered by locals. It is believed that drinking this water, followed by applying a few drops of "Biyomizu" or "beauty water", which emerges from a shrine dedicated to beautiful women, will bestow upon one both inner and outer beauty. This powerful spot is frequented by geisha and maiko alike.