Kyoto: Serene Garden Philosophy at Murin-an with Matcha Tea

Kyoto: Serene Garden Philosophy at Murin-an with Matcha Tea

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Free cancellation available
1h 30m
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Multiple languages

Overview

What sets this tour apart is its quiet depth, cultural insight, and immersive pace—an experience that goes beyond sightseeing.
Unlike standard garden visits, this guided 90-minute tour invites you into the philosophy of Murin-an, a hidden gem of Kyoto’s modern garden heritage. With a knowledgeable local guide, you'll explore flowing water paths, learn how this landscape broke away from traditional Japanese garden design, and discover how it was lovingly restored to its original 100-year-old form by dedicated modern gardeners. Along the way, you’ll slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the space in the way it was meant to be experienced: through stillness, movement, and presence.

The experience concludes with a peaceful café break inside the garden itself—matcha in hand, beauty before you. This is not a rushed tour—it’s a refined cultural pause, ideal for travelers who seek meaning, serenity, and a deeper connection to Kyoto’s living history.

Activity location

Murinan
- 31 Nanzenji Kusagawacho, Sakyo-ku,
- 606-8437, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Murin-an Garden
- 31番地 Nanzenji Kusakawachō
- 606-8437, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: Serene Garden Philosophy at Murin-an with Matcha Tea

1h 30m
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

RM 775.21 x 1 AdultRM 775.21

Total

Until Sat, 20 Dec

What's included, what's not

local guide
Moment of reflection at the garden café
Traditional sweet
Matcha or seasonal drink
Visit to Murin-an garden estate
90-minute guided tour

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Murinan

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Nestled at the base of Kyoto’s Higashiyama hills, Murin-an is a rare gem of modern Japanese garden design. Created in the late 19th century by statesman Yamagata Aritomo and designed by landscape master Ogawa Jihei, this villa garden breaks from tradition by embracing open space, flowing water, and borrowed scenery. A stream drawn from the Lake Biwa Canal winds through mossy paths and shaded groves, offering a seasonal, living landscape in quiet motion. Unlike classical gardens focused on symbolic stillness, Murin-an invites reflection through movement and natural rhythm. Carefully restored by today’s gardeners to reflect its original early 20th-century layout, it remains a place where the past gently shapes the present. Murin-an is not just a scenic retreat—it’s a living expression of Kyoto’s deep connection to time, nature, and design.

Location

Activity location

Murinan
- 31 Nanzenji Kusagawacho, Sakyo-ku,
- 606-8437, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Murin-an Garden
- 31番地 Nanzenji Kusakawachō
- 606-8437, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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