Tea Ceremony at Gion and Ginkakuji Temple Walking Tour

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Explore an area of Kyoto bursting with seasonal colours and visit the Ginkaku-ji Temple before experiencing an authentic tea ceremony.

HIGHLIGHTS:

* Discover the gardens and temple of Ginkaku-ji
* Admire Kyoto’s seasonal beauty as you walk along the Philosopher’s Path
* Experience an authentic tea ceremony
* Stroll around the Gion district

From our meeting point we make our way to the World Heritage Ginkaku-ji Temple, originally founded by Yoshimasa Ashikaga as a mountain cottage. Also known as the Silver Pavilion, it is a Zen temple located along Kyoto’s eastern mountains with gardens that are bound to leave an impression. It boasts a unique dry sand garden and moss garden amongst others with vivid colours that come alive depending on the season.

Next we walk along the Philosopher’s Path, a one mile stone footpath along the canal lined with cherry and maple trees that make it a delight to walk along during spring and autumn.

We take a break to learn and observe a traditional tea ceremony before we take a stroll around the Gion district – Kyoto’s most traditional entertainment district. Developed as a major hanamachi, if you’re lucky, you may spot maiko girls and geiko women in an area that retains the refinement and elegant atmosphere of times gone by.

Meeting/pick-up point: New Miyako Hotel, Sunrise Tours Meeting Spot.
Duration: 3 hours and 50 minutes.
Start/opening time: At 1:40pm.
End/closing time: At 5:30pm.
Opening days/period: Tuesday and Friday.
Languages: English.
End point: Gion.