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These excursions will be provided by Yuki and Japan Exploration Tours JIN： local guides in Kyoto, in partnership with Kyoto Kimono.
Schedule of application
-31 January: Information page opens (this page)
-1 February: Application page opens
Note: Some tours have a first-come-first-served system.
–29 February: 24 March Application deadline
Several days for invoice processing and delivery to your email
The due date for the payment is 14 days after receiving your invoice. We accept credit cards.
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Excursions
13 May (Mon)
〈Excursion 1〉Inari shrine and bamboo forest walk with lunch
Time: 9:00 – 13:00
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Dismissal Point: Hotel Lobby
Price: 12,000 JPY / person
Number of Members: Minimum 2 guests
15 May (Wed)
〈Excursion 2〉Visiting Gion and Japanese course dinner
Time: 17:30 – 20:00
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Dismissal Point: Hotel Lobby
Price: 15,000 JPY / person
Number of Members: Minimum 2 guests
16 May (Thu)
〈Excursion 3〉Morning Zen meditation with monk and Golden Temple
Time: 7:00 – 13:00
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Dismissal Point: Hotel Lobby
Price: 15,000 JPY / person
Number of Members: Minimum 2 guests
19 May (Sun)
〈Excursion 4〉Cooking class and lunch party at local’s home
Time: 11:00 – 15:00
Meeting Point： Hotel Lobby
Dismissal point: Yuki’s parents’ home near JR Nishioji station
Price: 12,000 JPY / person
Number of Members: Minimum 2 & up to 5 guest. First-come-first-served system.
Detail of the tours
〈Excursion 1〉Inari shrine and bamboo forest walk with lunch
Price: 12,000JPY / person
Time: 13 May (Mon) 9:00 – 13:00
Meeting Point： Hotel Lobby
Dismissing point: Hotel Lobby
Number of Members: Minimum 2 guests
Points of Tour
Explore the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned as one of Kyoto’s highlights with a local guide.
- Bamboo Grove Path. This is a lesser-known spot among tourists, allowing you to enjoy the serene ambiance of the bamboo forest.
- Traditional Kyoto lunch. Soba noodles and Inari-sushi, both of which are renowned dishes in Kyoto.
Schedule
Meet at Hotel – Taxi – Fushimi Inari shrine – walking – Lunch place – Taxi – Hotel
Includes
-English guide
-Round trip transportation
-Lunch
Notifications
- If you have any dietary restrictions, please inform the guide in advance.
- Please note that there are some stairs to climb along the way. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Rain or shine event. Please bring rainwear on a rainy day.
- Minimum 2 guests are required.
〈Excursion 2〉Visiting Gion and Japanese course dinner
Price: 15,000JPY / person
Time: 15 May (Wed) 17:00 – 20:00
Meeting Point： Hotel Lobby
Dismissing point: Hotel Lobby
Number of Members: Minimum 2 guests
Points of Tour
- Visit Gion, renowned as the heart of Kyoto’s culinary culture, accompanied by a guide.
- Charming streets of Gion: history, cultural significance, and architectural designs.
- Delightful course meal at a restaurant that specializes in Japanese cuisine. Both traditional and contemporary elements. Feel free to try different types of Japanese sake.
Schedule
Meet at Hotel – Taxi – Gion area – 30 min city walking – Dinner place – Taxi – Hotel
Includes
-English guide
-Round trip transportation
-Dinner and two drinks
Notifications
- If you have any dietary restrictions, please inform the guide in advance.
- No dress code.
- Rain or shine event. Please bring rainwear on a rainy day.
- Minimum 2 guests are required.
〈Excursion 3〉Zen meditation with monk and Golden Temple
Price: 15,000JPY / person
Time: 16 May (Thu) 7:00 – 13:00
Meeting Point： Hotel Lobby
Dismissing point: Hotel Lobby
Number of Members: Minimum 2 guests
Points of Tour
Visiting Daitokuji Temple and Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Temple) with a local guide.
- Experiencing the morning Zen meditation and yoga stretching session with a monk at the first temple. Easygoing style and beginners are welcome!
- After the session, breakfast time in the first temple.
- Next, visiting the Golden Temple with the guide.
Schedule
Meet at Hotel – Taxi – Daitokuji Temple – morning Zen meditation session – breakfast – Golden Temple – Taxi – Hotel
Includes
-English guide
-Round trip transportation
-Breakfast
Notifications
- If you have any dietary restrictions, please inform the guide in advance.
- Please note that there are some stairs to climb along the way. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Rain or shine event. Please bring rainwear on a rainy day.
- Minimum 2 guests are required.
- The morning meditation session can be switched to a different content such as BONSAI garden.
〈Excursion 4〉Cooking class and lunch party at local's home
Price: 12,000JPY / person
Time: 19 May (Sun) 11:00 – 15:00
Meeting Point： Hotel Lobby
Dismissing point: Yuki’s parents’ home near JR Nishioji station
Number of Members: Minimum 2 & up to 5 guest. First-come-first-served system.
Points of Tour
- Relaxing lunchtime at a traditional-style house
- One of the most popular activities presented by Yuki
- Cooking and a lot of chatting!
- A great opportunity to interact with locals.
Schedule
Meet at the Hotel lobby – Take a taxi
A small tour of the house
Enjoy lunch and a relaxing time
Return to the hotel (taxi) or move to the next destination
Includes
-English guide (Yuki)
-Transportation (taxi)
-Cooking class and lunch
Notifications
- Rain or shine event.
- If you have food restrictions, please tell the guide in advance.
- Number of Members: Minimum 2 & up to 5 guest. First-come-first-served system.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel for your own reasons, the following cancellation fees will be charged:
- Until 7 days before the excursion tour : 0% charge but the actual cost will be excerpted (ex. seat ticket )
- 6 to 0 days before the excursion tour : 100% fee
However, if the excursion is canceled due to extremely bad weather or unforeseen circumstances such as an earthquake, blackout, etc., the excursion fee will be fully refunded but the actual cost will be excerpted.