Free tour of Kyoto: world heritage

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Kyoto

Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes

Languages: Spanish

Guru: Bo Japón

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Registered on 12 July 2023

Hello travelers! 😄 We are Bo Japan, a team of local guides passionate about sharing the best of this wonderful country in every city. Since 2019 we have been dedicated to making your visit a unique, close and memorable experience. Japan completely captivated us, and that same passion is what we put into each of our tours. Our goal is to help you live your trip in an authentic way, guiding you through special corners and giving you all the information you need to make the most of your stay. If you are looking to get to know Japan like a local and experience it firsthand, we are waiting for you!

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

⛩️ Discover with us the best of Kyoto on this fascinating and authentic free walking tour guided by Eze and Dani, local guides with more than 3 years in Japan and passionate about its culture who will share with you the secrets and magic of the city!

This tour is specially designed to bring you unforgettable memories of your visit ✨

We will begin by exploring the mysterious Nejirimampo Tunnel, a place full of history and charm.
We will continue with a visit to the historic Nanzen-ji Temple, an important center of Zen Buddhism, and Eikando Temple, famous for its gardens and the statue of Amida.
We will also walk along the iconic “Philosopher’s Path,” a unique path that connects you to the peace and natural beauty of Kyoto, and we will end by inviting you to enter the impressive Ginkaku-ji, also known as the Silver Pavilion, a World Heritage Site, a place that captures the essence of Japanese spirituality.

Route:

Nejirimampo Tunnel (free)
Nanzen-ji Temple (free)
Eikando Temple (Entrance fee ¥600)*
Tetsugaku no Michi / The Path of the Philosopher (free)
Ginkaku-ji (exterior visit: free)

*🎫 NOTICE: The tour requires payment of the entrance fee to the “Eikando Temple” (¥600)

Experience Kyoto in an authentic way with local guides who will allow you to connect deeply with its history, culture and most emblematic landscapes.

A unique experience that you cannot miss.

We look forward to showing you the best of our city!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Keage Sta., Higashikomonozachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0044, Japan

You will easily find them with a sign that says "Free tour Kyoto" at the main door of the station.

Outside visit

Keage Sta.

Outside visit

Nejirimampo (Keage Tunnel)

Free entry

Nanzen-ji Temple

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).