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Temple & Local Life Walking Tour with a Monk near Kyoto
(4) Reviews
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Just one hour from Kyoto, this immersive cultural experience takes you to the quieter shores of Lake Biwa, where daily life has long been shaped by water, faith, and the changing seasons.
Guided by a Buddhist monk and his wife, a multilingual local guide, you’ll go beyond sightseeing to explore a historic town, observe temple life, and learn how spirituality is woven into everyday routines. The journey continues with a visit to a traditional sake brewery for a tasting, followed by scenic viewpoints overlooking Japan’s largest freshwater lake.
Blending nature, history, and living traditions, this thoughtfully paced tour offers a genuine connection to rural Japan—ideal for travelers seeking ...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Ritual experience with monk
Sake tasting fee at brewery
Lift ticket to the top of Mt. Shizugatake ¥900 yen
Guided fee in English or Spanish by local licensed guide.
The cost of the guest's lunch and shopping purchases
JR local line ticket fee
Itinerary
1
Rainyuji
At a historic temple, join a traditional ritual and learn about Japanese Buddhism from the resident monk.
It’s a peaceful moment to gain a deeper understanding of temple life and ask your own questions.
1 hour
2
Shizugatake Battlefield
We'll take a short scenic lift ride to the mountaintop.
From the observation deck, enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Biwa — Japan’s largest freshwater lake — stretching out below.
This spot is available from May to November.
50 minutes
3
Kinomotojuku
Enjoy a lunch at recommended restaurants you can choose; sushi & noodle meal, soba or original Japanese meal.
After the lunch, stroll through a well-preserved Edo-period post town.
I’ll share local stories and legends that reveal how people here have lived for centuries in connection with the lake.
1 hour and 20 minutes
4
Yamaji Brewery
We’ll finish the tour at a local sake brewery, where you can sample a few varieties of regional sake and learn how it reflects the area’s pure water and traditions.
45 minutes
Temple & Local Life Walking Tour with a Monk near Kyoto
(4) Reviews
About
Just one hour from Kyoto, this immersive cultural experience takes you to the quieter shores of Lake Biwa, where daily life has long been shaped by water, faith, and the changing seasons.
Guided by a Buddhist monk and his wife, a multilingual local guide, you’ll go beyond sightseeing to explore a historic town, observe temple life, and learn how spirituality is woven into everyday routines. The journey continues with a visit to a traditional sake brewery for a tasting, followed by scenic viewpoints overlooking Japan’s largest freshwater lake.
Blending nature, history, and living traditions, this thoughtfully paced tour offers a genuine connection to rural Japan—ideal for travelers seeking ...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Ritual experience with monk
Sake tasting fee at brewery
Lift ticket to the top of Mt. Shizugatake ¥900 yen
Guided fee in English or Spanish by local licensed guide.
The cost of the guest's lunch and shopping purchases
