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Kyoto Hidden Local Cherry Blossom Spot and Zen Garden

By Mandala Japan Experience
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 390 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Did you know that there are so many cherry blossom varieties? From the early-blooming Kawazu Zakura, the mainstream Somei Yoshino, until the late-blooming Yae Zakura, etc. Joining us, You won't miss viewing Japan's Cherry Blossom.

This limited time exclusive half day tour takes you away from the mainstream crowds and into the heart of Kyoto's “early spring” secrets: locals have a longer period to enjoy the cherry blossom.

By combining this knowledge, with the magical UNESCO World Heritage Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto's oldest Shinto Shrine and the serene, moss-covered Zen garden, a sub-temples of Tofukuji, you will experience a side of the city most tourists miss.

Note that we will change the Cherry Blossom viewing spot based on each flower blooming period.

Activity location

  • Shimogamo Jinja
    • 59 Shimogamo Izumigawa-cho, Sakyo-ku,
    • 606-0807, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • McDonald's - Shichijo Keihan
    • 229 Hiyoshichō
    • 605-0993, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Check availability

GardenEntranceFee Not Included
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
RM 367.75 x 1 AdultRM 367.75
Paid at activityRM 22.56
Total
Price is RM 390.31
Until Fri, 20 Mar
Garden Entrance Fee Included
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
RM 380.01 x 1 AdultRM 380.01
Paid at activityRM 22.56
Total
Price is RM 402.57
Until Fri, 20 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide with good command of English
  • What's includedWhat's included
    off the beaten path guided tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee - Zen Garden Entrance Fee JPY 500 per person if option is selected
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation Fee

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people with weak legs and joints
  • Not recommended for pregnant traveler entering their late tri-semester

Activity itinerary

Shimogamo Jinja

  • 1h 30m
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines. Walk through the Tadasu no Mori, a 1,000-year-old primeval forest. While the main shrine is famous, seek out the Mitarai River area. In spring, delicate plum and cherry blossoms frame the vermillion bridges, offering a mystical atmosphere.

Tofuku-ji Temple

  • 1h
This major Zen temple is home to the Sanmon Gate, the oldest Zen gate of its kind in Japan. It is globally famous for its stunning autumn foliage, particularly the view from the Tsutenkyo Bridge ("Bridge to Heaven"), which overlooks a valley of maple trees. Even outside of peak season, its massive scale and historic Zen architecture offer a sense of timeless awe.

Komyo-in Temple

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
A quiet sub-temple of Tofukuji, Komyoin is a true "hidden gem" often called the "Rainbow Moss Temple". It features the Hashintei Zen Garden, a modern dry landscape masterpiece designed by Mirei Shigemori, where stones represent rays of light radiating through a sea of moss and white sand. It is the perfect place for silent reflection away from the main tourist paths.

Yodokizucho

  • 45m
This is the ultimate "off the beaten path" spot. Located south of the city center, the Yodo area features a stunning row of Kawazu Zakura. These trees bloom in February and early March, featuring a much deeper, more vibrant pink than the standard Somei Yoshino. Walking along the canal here feels like discovering a private spring paradise.

Location

Activity location

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    Shimogamo Jinja
    • 59 Shimogamo Izumigawa-cho, Sakyo-ku,
    • 606-0807, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    McDonald's - Shichijo Keihan
    • 229 Hiyoshichō
    • 605-0993, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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