Top Experiences in The Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)

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We will visit the Silver Pavilion, one of the important temples of the city of Kyoto and its surroundings: the Path of Philosophy and the Nanzen-ji Buddhist temple. You must not miss them during your trip.

Your guide, a specialist in Japanese History, will tell you about the circumstances of the founding of all these historical monuments, from the 13th century to the 19th century. Exciting !

A little courage and a little walk, full of eyes and good memories in perspective.

It's the peak of cherry blossom season now! Let's have a guide take you to beautiful cherry blossom spots for a memorable journey.

Take control of your sightseeing itinerary by booking this customised tour. Whether its a minimum of two hours or a full day trip consisting of seven hours, visit all the sights you wish with a professional guide. Choose from an enormous range of cultural and historical landmarks and tick off your desired attractions all in one day! Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavillion), Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu temple and Gion district are just a pocketful of destinations out of countless others. Wherever you request, we will do our best to accommodate you as well as possible.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included to ensure you receive a totally stress- free experience.

1. Bicycle is by far the best way to get around Kyoto’s crowded streets.

Kyoto has a great geography for two wheels. Why wait for crowded buses or be stuck in traffic with an expensive taxi when you have the freedom to move around at will like the locals do.

2. We take you on scenic routes which are chosen with your safety in mind.

Riding a bike alone you might get lost or end up on very narrow streets. We know the best way to get around and give you tips on staying safe. We also know quiet side streets with lots of character and charm.

3.We tell you stories of the city’s past and give you background knowledge along the way.

​Learn about the world of the shogun and samurai, the geisha house and even get a background on the shinto and buddhist beliefs. Learning about the cultural legacy of old Kyoto is a great insight to Japanese customs and culture.

In this tour, we will visit Kyoto's important temples.
Buddhist temple: the Golden Pavilion, the Silver Pavilion, Kiyomizu-dera, and Shinto shrine: Fushimi Inari taisha.
They are the most touristic spots in Kyoto, you cannot miss them during your trip!
World heritage, history and city. Little walk during this tour but it is worth it with the good memories you will have.

There are couple of must-checkout spots in Kyoto that we think to feel the vibe of the city.
①Fushimi Inari ②Nijo castle ③Ginkaku-ji ④Nanzen-ji
This tour ensures you to visit these above and stroll through nice traditional areas and some nice food stands, while we customizing your tour based on your preference.

【We are startup!!】
Here's the biggest things to set this tour apart.
All our tours are deliverd by local JAPANESE guide with English.
Regrettably, I've heard many travelers joined tours with the help of foreigners who speak good English. And it is right considring the fact that most of Japanese people have poor sense of English ability. However, we love that you would discover uniqueness of Japan powered by local team. Well-trained guide with excellent English background will be assigned to your tour!! We all are excited to entertain you the most.
In addition, this is an exclusive private tour. Talk to us and share ideas on what we will see together on the tour!

Fusion of philosophy and tourism!

This is a new kind of intellectually inspiring tourism!

This is a tour led by a philosophy researcher with a national tour guide license. You will gain a deeper understanding of Zen Buddhism as well as a wide range of other Japanese intellectual traditions. You can enjoy a new journey of contemplation in the precious time you spend with your guide. And we will help you create a "good life" through travel. For those who are not satisfied with just traveling, but want to "learn" through exotic experiences, we want them to enjoy educational and intellectual exchanges that are not available on regular tours. Of course we will visit Zen Buddhist sites, but Japan has a unique philosophical culture that is rooted in more than just Zen Buddhism. We hope you will make new discoveries and deep insights!

Shall we experience the Japanese philosophy that will enrich your travel memories and even your life and business when you return home?

Get on an e-bike and let our experienced English-speaking tour guide show you the legacy of the Shoguns that still exists throughout Kyoto after more than a millennium. The full-day tour takes you from Kyoto Station to the wonderfully quiet Philosopher's Path, and southwards along the eastern part of the city. Lunch and all listed entry fees are included in the tour fee.