Kyoto Morning & Craft
Experience Kyoto’s 1,200 year history in one morning! Visit Nijo Castle, the residence of the Tokugawa era shoguns. Marvel at the gold-leaf covered Golden Pavilion, which houses sacred relics of Buddha, and stroll through the garden surrounding it, said to be the most beautiful Japanese garden in the world. Stop by Kyoto Imperial Palace before watching traditional Japanese artisans work their crafts at the Kyoto Handicraft Center. You can even make your own woodblock print under the direction of one of these talented professionals!
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Price (child) : JPY8,300 (7,300) Days or Time : 8:45am - 14:00pm Days Available : Daily Destination : Kyoto (Nijo Castle / Golden Pavilion / Kyoto Imperial Palace / Kyoto Handicraft Centre) Include : ► Admission Fees ► English Speaking Guide ► Buffet lunch (free soft drinks included) ► Buffet lunch (free soft drinks included) ► Cost for making your own woodblock print or cloisonne (of your choice) with English speaking assistant
Highlight :
| No | Event / Visit |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Nijo Castle
The Kyoto Residence of the Tokugawa Shogun built in 1603, Nijo Castle is noted for the contrast of its solemn appearance and gorgeous interiors. |
| 2 |
Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
The most authentic and exquisite Japanese-style garden in the world, plus the celebrated Golden Pavilion. |
| 3 |
Kyoto Imperial Palace
The ancient Imperial Palace clearly shows the Japanese taste for purity, simplicity and calmness. |
| 4 |
Kyoto Handicraft Centre
Enjoy a buffet lunch (free soft drinks included except alcoholic drink). After lunch, enjoy making your own woodblock print or cloisonne (of your choice) with assistance of the English-speaking staff of Handicraft Centre. |
Other Information :
- Meeting place :
- Pick up service available at major hotels in Kyoto. (see hotel list)
- Disband :
- Drop-off services are available to the hotels where pick-up services are provided between 20:00pm - 21:00pm.
- Guide :
- English Speaking Guide
- Meal :
- 1 Lunch included
- Minimum participants :
- 2 persons
- Remarks :
- 1. Journey between Osaka and Kyoto will be accompanied by an English-speaking tour assistant and use public transportation (JR train).
2. On Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed. The tour will visit Nishi Honganji instead. This includes before and after the public viewing of the Kyoto Imperial Palace in April and October, three days before and after Aoi Festival (May 15) and when there is an Imperial Household event.
3. On Tuesdays in Jan, Jul, Aug, and Dec or Wednesday if Tuesday in national holiday, Nijo castle is closed. The tour will visit Ryoanji Temple or Daitokuji Daisen-in Temple instead.4. Drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel is not available on the days of Gion Festival (Jul 14 - 16).
