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Kyoto: Golden Pavilion and Ryoan-ji Zen Garden Guided Tour

Kyoto, Japan
  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • English Speaking Guide
    • Admission to Kinkaku-ji, Golden Pavilion
    • Admission to Ryoan-ji
    • Lunch

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Yamazaki-an
      25 Kinugasa Babachō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8362, Japan

      In front of Yamazaki-an, across the crosswalk from Kinkaku-ji Kuromon (Black Gate). The guide will be holding a yellow sign with the DeepExperience logo.

    End point

    • Ryōan-ji
      13 Ryōanji Goryōnoshitachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8001, Japan

    Itinerary

    1

    Kinkakuji Temple

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Ryoan-ji Temple

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    $84.24

    per person
    Was $88.68(-5%)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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