【 Teaser Trip 】 Kyoto / Kiyomizu-dera temple

What we'll do

Kyoto used to be the capital of Japan from the end of the 8th century to the middle of the 19th century, when the capital was moved to Tokyo. Kyotomizu-dera temple I am to show you around is a Buddhism temple started in the beginning of the 8th century, that is, before Kyoto became the capital of Japan. There is a range of mountains called Higashi-yama on the eastern side of Kyoto city and Kiyomizu-dera is located on the hill-side of "Higashi-yama". So we can enjoy a nice overview of the city as well as looking at some attractive buildings and interesting things there.
Let's enjoy looking at the site of Kiyomizu-dera temple! We might be able to see some more spots near the area if we have time left.

Details

Price per person (tax included): 2,750 JPY - / person
Max participants: Up to 10 people
Languages: Hosted in English
Communication tools: Please download Zoom in advance.
Purpose: Best for enjoying Japan
Things you need to know before the tour: -
The teaser trips will be held using Zoom meetings.
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Personal computers and smartphones can be used to participate, but when using a smartphone,
please be sure to download the Zoom application in advance.
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The URL for the teaser trip will be sent to the email address you used to register no later than one
hour before the start time.
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The meeting room will open to participants five minutes before the start of the teaser trip.
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Participants may join the teaser trip even if the start time has passed. However, please note that we
will not be able to receive or respond to messages after the trip begins.
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Please make sure that your microphone is off and your camera is on during the teaser trip.
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Depending on the internet connection on the day of the teaser trip, there may be issues with the
sound or video. We ask for your patience and understanding.
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Any internet or data fees incurred by participation in the teaser trips are the sole responsibility of the
participant.
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In order to avoid any mishaps or trouble, the teaser trips may be recorded.
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The company and the WOW U mediators (guides) will not be responsible for any malfunctions of
participants’ computers, smartphones, or tablets that may occur during the teaser trips.
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Reservations cannot be canceled after payments have been made. Please double check your
reservation before finalizing your purchase.

Highlights

1
San-ju-no-to; The three storied pagoda
The vermilion colored "three storied pagoda" is the biggest one in Japan. As the temple is located on the hill-side, people can identify it from a distance.
2
Hondo and Butai; the Main Hall and its "Stage"
The main hall of the temple is very big and thatched with layers of the bark of Japanese cypress tree. What is to see is its big "stage" stretched out from the cliff.
3
Otowa-no- taki waterfall
The meaning of Kiyomizudera is “Pure water temple” since “kiyo” means “pure” in English, “mizu” means “water” and “tera” or “dera” is “temple”. This temple started when a Buddhism monk found a pure water-spring here while he was roaming around to find one according to what he was told by Buddha in his dream. The water of the waterfall is coming from the water-spring he found at that time.

Reviews

Traveler

Sep 22 2021

Chako-san is a very kind and knowlegeable guide. She escorted us to one of the most popular temples in Kyoto. I found many unnoticeable things thanks to her. Thank you so much, Chako-san!