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Kyoto: The Hidden Sanctuary of Sanzen-in Temple

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 780 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This tour offers an intimate encounter with Kyoto’s quiet soul through Sanzen-in Temple, a hidden sanctuary known for its calm atmosphere and spiritual depth. Unlike standard sightseeing tours, this experience is designed to slow you down — to let you feel the rhythm of stillness that has filled these moss-covered gardens for over a thousand years. With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll not only admire the temple’s elegant halls and serene gardens but also understand the Buddhist philosophy and aesthetic that shaped them. Sip matcha while gazing across the peaceful Shuheki-en Garden, wander past smiling warabe jizo statues, and hear stories that connect nature, faith, and art. More than a visit, this is a meditative journey into Kyoto’s hidden serenity — a place where silence itself becomes sacred.

Activity location
  • Sanzen-in Temple
    • 540 Ohara Raikoin-cho, Sakyo-ku,
    • 601-1242, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Sanzen-in Temple
    • 540 Ōhararaikōinchō
    • 601-1242, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: The Hidden Sanctuary of Sanzen-in Temple
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
RM 779.83 x 1 AdultRM 779.83

Total
Price is RM 779.83
Until Fri, 23 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    90-minute tour of Sanzen-in Temple
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Matcha tea with Japanese sweets at the temple
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks

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

Sanzen-in Temple
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Nestled in the tranquil mountains north of Kyoto, Sanzen-in Temple is a serene sanctuary that embodies the harmony of nature, art, and faith. Surrounded by moss-covered gardens, cedar trees, and gentle streams, the temple offers a peaceful retreat from the city’s bustle. Founded over a thousand years ago, Sanzen-in is renowned for its elegant halls, painted sliding doors, and the charming warabe jizo statues that smile softly among the moss. Visitors can enjoy matcha tea while overlooking the picturesque Shuheki-en Garden, a masterpiece of traditional Japanese landscaping. With its spiritual atmosphere and timeless beauty, Sanzen-in Temple captures the essence of Kyoto’s quiet elegance and the enduring spirit of Japanese devotion.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Sanzen-in Temple
    • 540 Ohara Raikoin-cho, Sakyo-ku,
    • 601-1242, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Sanzen-in Temple
    • 540 Ōhararaikōinchō
    • 601-1242, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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