Lunch at a Zen temple usually means shojin ryori, the vegetarian cooking monks still eat, and near Nanzen-ji it’s simmered yudofu. Several of these do the temples by bike and stop to eat in between, which keeps your legs fresh.
Nurture your soul and uncover the secrets of Zen at a Kyoto temple, where tranquility meets enlightenment - a journey you won't want to miss!
“I highly recommend this tour. It was probably one of our most memorable moments in Kyoto. Hikari was our guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the different temples, the organization of them and the history. The tour felt very calm and meditative just from her…”
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Discover the hidden gems of Kyoto on an exhilarating cycling tour. Immerse yourself in history and culture, visiting a World Heritage Zen Temple along the way.
★ 5.0“I had a great day biking around Kyoto with Yusuke! I wasn’t expecting it to be a private tour but that was a nice surprise because I could go at my own pace. Yusuke was a super friendly and knowledgeable guide - he made sure…”
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Discover Kyoto's serenity with this Zen meditation and garden tour. Experience a traditional Buddhist lunch, learn from expert guides, and enjoy tranquil temple visits.
★ 4.9“Amazing Tour through the temple district! Our tour guide was so nice and explained everything perfectly for us. The Meditation with the monk in a wonderful little temple was a great experience and the lunch was the perfect ending.”
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Cycle Kyoto’s Kamo River paths, Gion and Zen temples on a small-group tour with a local guide and a traditional Japanese lunch.
★ 5.0“The tour was a great way of exploring and experiencing Kyoto, while learning heaps about the beautiful culture from our amazing guide Louie!”
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See Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and Kiyomizu-dera from Nagoya, with a choice of Kobe beef or pork shabu-shabu lunch.
★ 5.0“Our Chinese tour guide, Xiao Yu, was excellent! She accompanied us to every planned attraction, and even told us about a traditional wooden Starbucks on Sannenzaka near Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Thanks to Xiao Yu for leading our tour; we had a wonderful time today! 😃”
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