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Kyoto Hidden Gems Mt. Hiei and Sakamoto with AC Car and Guide

By The Washoku Club Culture and Food Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$832 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Escape the busy streets of Kyoto and discover a deeper side of Japan on this cultural journey to Sacred Mt. Hiei and historic Sakamoto Town, travelling comfortably by private air-conditioned car.

Surrounded by mountain forests, ancient temples, and peaceful shrine paths, you’ll experience the spiritual and cultural heritage that has shaped Kyoto for more than a thousand years. Explore the charming streets of Sakamoto Town and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere far from the usual tourist crowds.

Perfect for couples, families, solo travellers, and adventure seekers alike, this tour offers a unique blend of culture, history, nature, and scenic beauty.

Book now and experience the timeless spirit of Kyoto through authentic cultural discoveries and unforgettable landscapes.

Activity location

  • Sakamoto
    • Sakamoto
    • 520-0113, Otsu, Shiga, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sakamoto
    • Sakamoto
    • 520-0113, Otsu, Shiga, Japan

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Kyoto Hidden Gems Mt. Hiei and Sakamoto with AC Car and Guide

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$832.36 x 1 AdultAU$832.36
Total
Price is AU$832.36
Until Mon, 1 June

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    AC Private Car
  • What's includedWhat's included
    This garden closes every Mondays, so we go to different spots if you book this tour on Monday
  • What's includedWhat's included
    National Licensed English Speaking Guide.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel Pickup
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal Expenses

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Sakamoto

  • 2h
Sakamoto is a historic temple town located at the foot of Mt. Hiei, near Lake Biwa. For centuries, it flourished as the gateway to Enryaku-ji Temple and the home of the Anō-shū, master stonemasons famous for their distinctive dry-stone walls.

Enryakuji Temple Amida Do

  • 1h 30m
Enryaku-ji Amida-do is a quiet and deeply spiritual hall within the Enryaku-ji temple complex on Mt. Hiei. Dedicated to Amida Buddha, it is a place for prayer, reflection, and peaceful contemplation away from the more visited areas of the mountain

Hiyoshi Taisha

  • 1h
Hiyoshi Taisha is one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines, located at the eastern foot of Mt. Hiei in Shiga Prefecture. It serves as the head shrine of over 3,800 Hiyoshi shrines across Japan and has long been closely connected with Enryaku-ji and Tendai Buddhism. The shrine is famous for its unique guardian monkey statues, considered messengers of the gods, and its beautifully landscaped grounds that change with the seasons. Walking through Hiyoshi Taisha, visitors can experience a harmonious blend of Shinto tradition, mountain worship, and a calm, sacred atmosphere that has protected Kyoto from the northeast for centuries.

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

  • 1h 30m
Kyu Chikurinin Garden is a beautifully preserved traditional Japanese garden located in the historic town of Sakamoto at the foot of Mt. Hiei. Once part of a temple residence, the garden reflects the refined aesthetics of the Edo period and offers a peaceful retreat from the nearby streets. Designed to harmonise with the surrounding landscape, the garden features moss-covered stones, carefully placed stepping paths, and scenic views towards Mt. Hiei. With its quiet atmosphere and elegant simplicity, Kyu Chikurinin Garden allows visitors to experience the timeless beauty of Japanese garden design and the serene spirit of Sakamoto. This garden closes every Mondays, so we go to different spots if you book this tour on Monday

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Sakamoto
    • Sakamoto
    • 520-0113, Otsu, Shiga, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Sakamoto
    • Sakamoto
    • 520-0113, Otsu, Shiga, Japan

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