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Kenninji temple visit tour - a taste of Japanese art at the oldest Zen temple in Japan - enjoy the atmosphere of Gion and taste Chinese food at a teahouse associated with Junichiro Tanizaki.
Plan Details
This tour starts at Keihan Shijo Station, takes you around the streets of Hanamikoji, and after enjoying Kyoto's oldest Zen temple Kenninji to your heart's content, you will enjoy a Chinese lunch at the teahouse Ohnui (now Taotei), which is associated with Junichiro Tanizaki. The tour includes a guided tour of the Shion-tei Garden, designated as an Important Cultural Property, as well as powerful Japanese paintings from the Edo period, such as Wind and Thunder Gods and Twin Dragons, with commentary. Please enjoy Kenninji Temple, which becomes more interesting the more you know about it.
Reservation period
Accepted at any time
Price (for both adults and children)
7,700 yen (Japanese)
14,300 yen If you require support in languages other than Japanese (please check the schedule)
What's included
Kenninji Temple admission fee/Peach Garden Lunch
Course Content
Meeting: 10:00-12:00
Keihan "Gion Shijo" = Walking distance = Ichiriki-tei = Walking distance = Gion Kobu Kaburenjo = Walking distance =
(Walking while explaining the exterior) ・Tour of Kenninji Temple grounds ・Main Hall ・Wind God and Thunder God Screen ・Cloud Dragon ・Choon
Garden - Double Dragons = Walking = 12:00-13:00
Peach Garden (lunch at Peach Garden) = End: Peach Garden
The minimum number of participants is 4 and the maximum is 20.
Meeting point
In front of the ticket gate at Keihan Gion-Shijo Station, Kawabata-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 605-0076
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
Travel time
Duration 3.5 hours
Minimum number of receptionists
1 person
Minimum number of participants
4 people
Maximum number of applicants
20 people
Application Deadline
By 6:00 p.m. 14 days prior
Language Support
Japanese
Interpretation available with advance reservation (please check schedule)
English, Korean, Chinese, Polish, Hebrew, German, Spanish, French, French, Thai
Reservation requirements
(1) Implementation date
(2) Preferred time
(3) Name of participant
(4) Contact details
■ Cancellation policy
In addition, if you cancel your reservation after it has been confirmed, the following cancellation fees will be charged:
Up to 21 days prior (inclusive): 30%
20-8 days ago. 50%
7 to 3 days ago. 70%
2 days before - on the day (before the start time): 100%
No notice cancellation / 100% after start
*A reservation is considered confirmed when we contact you (in writing or by email, etc.) to confirm your reservation after you have made a formal application.
*Cancellations will only be handled on the same day if received during business hours .
* The customer will be responsible for any bank transfer fees incurred during refunds.
Other (Notes, etc.)
- Please be careful not to cause trouble to other pedestrians by walking in a wide circle.
・The event will be held rain or shine. If a warning or advisory is issued, the event will be canceled. If the event is canceled, you will be notified by 8:00 p.m. the night before the start time.
・Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
・There is no parking lot. Please come by public transportation.
For tour applications or questions, please contact us using the inquiry form .
Photo Gallery
#1 Inside Kenninji Temple
As you explore the grounds of Kenninji Temple, you will hear about its history and the characteristics of the Zen temple. One of the highlights is the abundance of pine trees and tea plants (green tea is closely related to the Rinzai sect), which symbolize the spirit of Zen.
#2At the main hall
We will provide commentary while looking at the Wind God and Thunder God Screen, Cloud Dragon Painting, Choon Garden, etc. By deepening your knowledge, you will be able to appreciate Japanese art more deeply.
#3 At the Dharma Hall
You will be able to see the spectacular painting of two dragons. We will also explain the story behind the principal image of the Buddha.
#4 Free Time
You will be able to enjoy Kenninji Temple more deeply as you learn more about it. Feel free to explore the temple grounds to your heart's content.
#5 Blissful Chinese cuisine in a 100-year-old townhouse in Gion, Kyoto
Enjoy blissful Chinese cuisine and heartfelt hospitality in Gion, Kyoto. Diagonally opposite the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo, this teahouse opened in 1917. Pass through the latticed gate of the entrance and you'll find yourself in a space beloved by the literary great Junichiro Tanizaki. The original teahouse building, which is over 100 years old, has been left as original as possible, with as little alteration as possible. The unique design of each room, with its bamboo fence, Kyoto latticework, and small garden, embodies the wisdom of the past. Enjoy the essence of Chinese cuisine at Gion Momotei. Experience the depth of the ancient capital, Gion, and the taste of authentic Chinese cuisine that reflects the four seasons of Kyoto.
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