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Kyoto Kifune Shrine + Sanzen-in Temple Day Trip [Small Group of 9 + Optional Guided Tour]

from $63.43

  • Transport included
  • Guide included
  • Entry fees included

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Highlights

  • A small group of 9 people is available, with door-to-door pick-up and drop-off at hotels within a limited range, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable journey.
  • Kyoto In-Depth Tour: Secrets of Ryohoku, Sanzenin Temple at Kifune-jinja Shrine, the Daitengu Temple at Kurama-dera Temple, and an Evening Stroll over the Kamog
  • We guarantee green licensed regular operating vehicles, which are safe and legal, and reject white licensed illegal vehicles

About this experience

Bookings must be made by 6:00 PM (local time), 1 day before your trip.
A member of staff will contact you by 9:00 PM (local time), 1 day before your trip.
Please provide your Full name+Mobile number+E-confirmation at the designated meeting point on the day of your trip.

What to expect

Kifune Shrine is a historic shrine located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan. It attracts many tourists with its unique natural beauty and mysterious atmosphere. The shrine was built in the 8th century AD and is dedicated to the water god. It is a holy place to pray for rain and marital happiness. The shrine is located between green mountains and green waters, surrounded by dense forests, and is especially famous for its red leaves in autumn and snow scenery in winter.

The shrine's complex includes the main hall, the inner palace and the central palace, which are distributed along the trails in the valley. Visitors can visit these buildings along the stone steps, passing by the embellished red lanterns and the streams intertwined with the sound of flowing water, creating a peaceful and sacred atmosphere.

Kifune Shrine is about 30 minutes' drive from the center of Kyoto. It is recommended to take the tram to Kibuneguchi Station and then walk or take a bus to get there. There are many traditional Japanese restaurants around the shrine, serving local specialties.

Inclusions vary by option — check the details on your selected option for exactly what's covered.

What's included

  • Transportation: medium bus or minibus
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Driver or tour guide
  • Main attraction ticket for Sanzen-in
  • Main attraction ticket for Kurama-dera Temple
  • One free baggage allowance per person

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