Japan Kyoto Day Tour: Enryakuji, Sanzen-in Temple, Ohara

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Japan Kyoto Day Tour: Enryakuji, Sanzen-in Temple, Ohara

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Day Tour: Enryakuji & Sanzen-in Temple

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Children under six years old are free if they do not occupy a seat.


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INR 6,833

Highlights

・ Enjoy breathtaking spring colors at ancient temples and villages

・ Visit Sanzen-in and Enryakuji Temple, the headquarters of the Tendai sect


・ Learn about Heian period religion and culture

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-What You Can Expect-


Head to Ohara, a rural village, nestled in northern Kyoto mountains. This
lovely spot has Japanese style gardens, temple halls, moss gardens. Gaze at
vivid maple and cedar trees during mid November.


Enryakuji Temple is located on Mount Hieizan. Stroll along a scenic forest
trail filled with lovely autumn colors. Glimpse the 780s as you learn about
Tendai Buddhism. Visit Ninai Hall, which was said to be carried by a monk
named Benkei. He is known for his legendary strength. Taste aisu kyuri, which
are cucumbers pickled in seaweed flavored ice water.


Visit Sanzen-in Temple and wander through Japanese-style gardens. Get
mesmerized by towering trees and warm-colored leaves. Enter the main temple,
Ojo-Gokuraku-in, which is famous for its funazoko (boat bottom ceiling). View
the symbol of paradise, the golden Buddha called Amida-Nyorai Sanson-zo.
Immerse yourself in ancient Kyoto’s autumn beauty!

Itinerary

  • Please go to the window to exchange your KKday Vourcher for the designated ride ticket

  • 09:20

    Meeting Point: JR Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi Bus Terminal
  • 09:40

    Depart for Enryakuji Temple
  • 10:25

    Arrival at the attraction: Enryakuji Temple
  • 10:45

    Arrive at the Enryaku-ji Temple Nedo Hall on the top of Mount Hiei (visit time: 80 minutes)
  • *The main nave of Enryaku-ji Temple is under maintenance, but you can still visit it.

  • 12:50

    Continue to Ohara (~160mins, lunch time included)
  • Enjoy a lunch at the Michikusa Bento Box at Celery

  • Head for Sanzen-in temple (admission included)

  • Enjoy discounted admission to Jikko-in, Hosen-in, Shorin-in, and Raigo-in temples

  • 15:40

    Doi Shibazuke Honpo Main Store (approximately 30 minutes)
  • 17:05

    Return to the Karasuma Exit of the Kyoto Sightseeing Bus.

What's included

INCLUDED

Consumption tax
Lunch
Round-trip transportation
Enryaku-ji monastery and Sanzen-in temple admission fees
Discounted admission to the following temples: Jikko-in, Hosen-in, Shorin-in, and Raigo-in

NOT INCLUDED

Personal expenses
Other expenses not mentioned above
Drinks

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Additional information

Purchase Notice

・Free admission for children aged under 6, must not occupy a seat; please note that the bus is not equipped with car seats, parents are required to hold their children in their arms
・Please note that we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests (e.g. vegetarian, low-carb meal)
・The bus seat number will be provided on the day of the tour, travelers under the same booking may not sit together if consecutive seats are not available, prior notification will be provided under such circumstance, if not, consecutive seats have been arranged

【Travel conditions】

  • Place of departure and destination:Kyoto/Kyoto
  • Duration of trip:Day tour
  • Transportation:Shared bus
  • Bus company:京阪バス株式会社
  • Meals:Morning 0 Lunch 1 Dinner 0
  • The name of hotel if any:NA
  • Tour manager:1
  • Tour guide:0

【Tour operator】

Name:京阪バス株式会社

Address:京都市南区東九条南石田町5番地

Registration number:京都府知事 登録旅行業第2-192号

Reminders
Please arrive at the designated location 20 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Once the physical ticket has been collected, requests for cancellation or refunds will not be granted
Not showing up at the designated meeting point without notification will be deemed cancellation, refunds will not be granted
Please arrive at the designated meeting point promptly as the bus will depart on time, requests for participation or refunds will not be granted to late arrivals
The itinerary is subject to change due to weather, traffic conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances, please consider before booking
The Japanese guide will not translate attraction information into other languages (multi-language audio guides are available onboard the bus)
Travelers are allowed to bring large and medium-sized luggage onboard
Kyoto Sightseeing Bus Reservation Center emergency contact number: 075-672-2100, service hours: 8:00-20:00.
How to Use Your Voucher
The e-voucher will be sent to your email inbox. Please exchange it for physical tickets at the designated location

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