Half-Day Private Guided Tour to the Silver Pavilion in Kyoto

English/Japanese/French
Private group
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4hr Duration
Ginkakuji
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  • Walk along the Suirokaku Aqueduct, a unique 19th-century structure blending Western engineering with nature
  • Explore Nanzen-ji, a major 13th-century Zen temple with a peaceful garden
  • Stroll the famous Path of Philosophy, especially beautiful during cherry blossom season
  • Discover the Silver Pavilion (Ginkaku-ji), a refined 15th-century Zen temple
  • Enjoy serene views over Kyoto, combining history, tranquility, and natural beauty-

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4-Hour Tour (Guide Service Only)

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RM 1,210.39

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Come with us for a half-day walking tour to discover the Silver Pavilion and its beautiful surroundings. We begin at the Suirokaku Viaduct, a symbol of Japan’s 19th-century modernization where human engineering meets nature. We then visit Nanzen-ji, a serene 13th-century Buddhist temple known for its Zen garden. Next, we follow the scenic Path of Philosophy, once walked by philosopher Kitarô Nishida, linking Nanzen-ji to the Silver Pavilion. Our tour ends at this elegant 15th-century temple, admired for its simplicity, architecture, Zen garden, and city views. A perfect blend of history, tranquility, and natural beauty.

The Silver Pavilion is a refined 15th-century Zen temple, celebrated for its understated elegance, harmonious architecture, and serene garden overlooking Kyoto.
The Silver Pavilion is a refined 15th-century Zen temple, celebrated for its understated elegance, harmonious architecture, and serene garden overlooking Kyoto.
From the Silver Pavilion, you can enjoy a peaceful panoramic view over Kyoto, where the city gently unfolds between mountains and traditional rooftops.
From the Silver Pavilion, you can enjoy a peaceful panoramic view over Kyoto, where the city gently unfolds between mountains and traditional rooftops.
The Path of Philosophy is a quiet, scenic canal-side walk, once followed by philosopher Kitarô Nishida.
The Path of Philosophy is a quiet, scenic canal-side walk, once followed by philosopher Kitarô Nishida.
The path is especially beautiful during sakura season, when cherry blossoms line it.
The path is especially beautiful during sakura season, when cherry blossoms line it.
Nanzen-ji is a majestic 13th-century Zen Buddhist temple, renowned for its spacious grounds, tranquil Zen garden, and harmonious blend of architecture and nature.
Nanzen-ji is a majestic 13th-century Zen Buddhist temple, renowned for its spacious grounds, tranquil Zen garden, and harmonious blend of architecture and nature.
The Suirokaku Aqueduct is a striking brick viaduct from the 19th century, symbolizing Japan’s modernization and creating a unique harmony between Western engineering and natural surroundings.
The Suirokaku Aqueduct is a striking brick viaduct from the 19th century, symbolizing Japan’s modernization and creating a unique harmony between Western engineering and natural surroundings.
The Suirokaku Aqueduct is a 19th-century brick viaduct that you can walk along, offering a unique perspective on Japan’s modernization where Western engineering meets nature.
The Suirokaku Aqueduct is a 19th-century brick viaduct that you can walk along, offering a unique perspective on Japan’s modernization where Western engineering meets nature.

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Review for: 4-Hour Tour (Guide Service Only)

Nice tour, the guide was quite knowledgeable, and Ginkakuji was truly beautiful. I recommend it to anyone visiting Kyoto who wants to see a great temple.

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