Private Temple Tour and Historical Town Walk near Kyoto

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About this activity

Visit a community temple with over 700 years of history and learn directly from a Buddhist monk about local life and experience everyday rituals that continue today.

This is not a staged tourist experience, but a genuine introduction to how the temple remains connected to the community.

After the temple visit, stroll through Kinomoto, a historic post town that once flourished along the Hokkokukaidō route.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 10 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Lake Biwa Legend Tours

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: Sake tasting fee at brewery
Included: Admission fees: Ritual experience at a local temple and tea break
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: personal purchases of guests

Itinerary

Stop 1

1 h 20 min Admission included

Visit a local temple over 650 years history and experience a Buddhist ritual with a monk.

Learn about everyday life from a temple community through a cultural dialogue with the monk.
Kinomotojuku

20 min Admission included

Explore the historic streets of Kinomoto, a former post town with traditional shops and quiet backstreets. Legendary stories and traditions told by the local guide will give you a deeper understanding of rural Japan.
Yamaji Brewery

one hour Admission included

Sake tasting at the oldest Sake brewery in Shiga. Through tasting various tipe of Sake offered by a brewery master, you'll discover your favorite flavor.