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Higashiyama Walking Tour From Takayama

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at "91-3 Kamisannomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0846, Japan"

  • Guided Tour
  • Expert Tour Guide
  • 1 hour tour
  • English
Higashiyama Walking Tour From Takayama
How long
1 hour
Meeting point
91-3 Kamisannomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0846, Japan
Language
English

Highlights

  • Join your local guide for a tour of the tranquil Higashiyama Walking Course
  • Visit 5 different temples from various sects throughout this historic district
  • Stop at the grave of Tesshu Yamaoka’s parents - one of Japan's last Samurai
  • Learn more about Japanese tradition and spirituality from a local expert

What the day includes

Included

  • Fully guided tour with an English speaking tour guide

Not included

  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Gratuities

How the day runs

  1. 9:00 or 13:00 - Meet your guide in Takayama
  2. Guided tour of the Higashiyama Walking Course
  3. Your day will be spent on the winding Higashiyama Walking Course, an easy trail that wends its way through the towering pines and tranquil forests around this storied area, once home to the Takayama Castle.
  4. Your first temple of the day is the Daiou-ji Temple of the Jodo sect with its magnificent bell tower, active monastery, and stunning views of the scenic nature below.
  5. The second stop is Sogenji Temple, the Prairie Temple, which was converted from private use into a public monument and active place of worship for the Soto sect.
  6. The Tensho-ji Temple, the former Heavenly Temple of the now-defunct Tendai sect that was reconsecrated for the Jodo sect and surrounded by lush gardens.
  7. The Hokke-ji Temple of the Nichiren sect houses a smiling Buddha with healing powers: it's believed that if you wash the same part of the Buddha as whatever body part is giving you trouble, your aches and pains will be healed!
  8. The Soyuji Temple is the last temple of the day, and perhaps the most impressive with its towering walls built from the Takayama Castle and its active monastery of the Rinzai sect.
  9. 10:00 or 14:00 - The tour ends at Soyuji Temple in central Takayama

About this tour

Your local guide will offer you an insider’s view of the rich history and fascinating culture of Takayama as you take in the scenic views around you and the beautiful temples along the way.

Packages with this tour

Each price is for the whole package, with this day in it.

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