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1-day tour to Arashiyama & Katsuo-ji in Kyoto, Japan with Chinese-speaking guide|Trending Scenic Spots Day Tours

from $52.73

  • Transport included
  • Guide included

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Highlights

  • [Chinese/Mandarin service] Full Chinese/Mandarin service, barrier-free communication
  • Japan's Victory Daruma Temple is a sacred place for success in studies, career, and love.
  • Tour Kyoto's World Heritage Sites and Enjoy the Seasonal Beauty

About this experience

Bookings must be made by 11:50 PM (local time), 1 day before your trip.
Please provide your full name/mobile number provided at booking/valid ID (e.g., Mainland Chinese ID Card, Entry-Exit Permit for Hong Kong and Macau, and passport)/e-confirmation at the designated meeting point on the day of your trip.

What to expect

Katsuo-ji, originally named "Shōō-ji TempleLater, because in Japanese the characters for "king" and "tail" are homophones, this name gradually became popular. Many people come here to seek the luck of "victory." It is also an ideal place to view autumn foliage. With a history of 1,300 years, this temple has been visited by powerful figures throughout the ages, including the Minamoto and Ashikaga clans. Even today, people from around the world come here to pray for success in health, career, exams, sports, and love. The numerous "kachi daruma" (victory daruma) displayed on the offering shelves are placed by devotees who return to express gratitude after achieving their goals. The concept of "victory" at Katsuo-ji is not about defeating others but about overcoming oneself. By making wishes to the kachi daruma, facing one's inner self, and overcoming personal weaknesses through self-improvement and perseverance, one's wishes can be fulfilled.

What's included

  • Transportation service fee
  • Bus
  • Tour guide

Things to note

  • Reminders:
  • infant under three years old are free, but you must inform customer service in advance, otherwise they may be refused boarding if they are overloaded!

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