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A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a pond with rocks and greenery. 1
A traditional Japanese gate with a tiled pathway leading up to it, surrounded by lush green trees. 2
A traditional Japanese garden with a stone path, a building with a tiled roof, and a tree. 3
A narrow waterway flanked by cherry blossom trees, a stone pathway, and lush greenery. 4
A narrow waterway flanked by cherry blossom trees, a stone pathway, and traditional buildings. 5
By Nara Guide
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The previous price was AU$348 and current price is AU$278 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the Silver Pavilion and its surroundings on a three-hour walk through the history and beauty of Kyoto. Start with the Suirokaku Viaduct, a symbol of Japan's modernization, then discover the Nanzen-ji Buddhist temple and its peaceful zen garden. Continue along the Path of Philosophy, appreciated by the philosophy professor Kitarō Nishida, before arriving at the famous Silver Pavilion, a 15th-century architectural treasure. This visit offers an immersion in Japanese culture, combining serenity and natural splendour.

    • 3-hour walk through Kyoto, rich in history
      Visit to Nanzen-ji temple with its relaxing zen garden
      Discovery of the Path of Philosophy, source of inspiration
    • Admire the Silver Pavilion and its views of the city

Activity location

  • Nanzen-ji Temple
    • 86 Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo-ku,
    • 606-8435, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Keage Sta.
    • Higashikomonozacho
    • 605-0044, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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3-hour private guided tour of the Silver Pavilion of Kyoto

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
AU$195.60
AU$156.48 x 2 AdultsAU$312.96
Total
The previous price was AU$391.20 and current price is AU$312.96
20% off
Until Sun, 8 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guide and guide fees
  • Inclusions
    The Silver Pavilion
  • Inclusions
    Nanzenji Buddhist temple

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Nanzen-ji Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Your guide will accompany you in the 13th-century Buddhist temple Nanzen-ji. This temple has a long, fascinating history and a magnificent zen garden. It's an opportunity for you to recharge and learn more about Japan.

Philosopher's Walk

  • 1h
This path is located between the Buddhist temples Nanzen-ji and Ginkaku-ji. We borrow it to join the Silver Pavilion. The name of the promenade dates back to the early 20th century, due to the philosopher Kitarō Nishida (1870 - 1945) who particularly appreciated it.

Ginkaku-ji

  • 1m
  • Admission ticket included
The silver pavilion dates from the mid-fifteenth century. This Buddhist temple is sober and is the favourite temple of the Japanese in Kyoto. It is worth visiting for its history, its pretty building, its zen garden, and its view of the city.

Location

Activity location

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    Nanzen-ji Temple
    • 86 Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo-ku,
    • 606-8435, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Keage Sta.
    • Higashikomonozacho
    • 605-0044, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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