Dark Kyoto Tour


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From $77.21

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: Kyoto, Kyoto

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

The yang of the bright and beautiful side of the city's 1200 year history is paralleled by the yin of the macabre, the bizarre and the bloody aspects of the story of Japan's old capital. Starting at Yasaka Shrine we will weave our way south through the back streets of Gion to Kiyomizu Temple, then descending through the Toribeno cemetery, one of the oldest and largest burial grounds dating back to the founding of the city. We pass through the shrine for cutting off bad relationships, stop by a 500 year old haunted candy shop, peek at the well that is said to have been used as a portal to the underworld by a famed Japanese sorcerer, and visit 'the hill of ears' monument.

Although the 'dark' will be highlighted in this experience, I also aim to impart an understanding of Japanese religious and cultural beliefs, and you will end the day with a more intimate understanding of Kyoto and a more balanced and realistic view of one of the world’s most fascinating cultures.


What's Included

Tour Guide


Traveler Information

  • YOUTH: Age: 8 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 100

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine played an important role the attempts to ward off a plague that had befallen the city in the 9th century CE.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gion
The back streets of the Gion District are home to many haunting tales.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kennin-ji Temple
Kennin-ji Temple is the oldest Zen temple in Japan.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but is also known locally for it's dark history.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Toyokuni Shrine
This is where the shogun Hideyoshi is enshrined.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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