Nanzen-ji Temple Tours and Tickets

Tofu came from China during the Nara Period (710 - 794) and was used in vegetarian dishes served at the temple. It became a common food for the general public during the Muromachi Period (1336 - 1573), and a writing from that time shows that yudofu had become a Nanzenji specialty by Edo Period (1603 - 1868) to a point where all travelers would try yudofu.Junsei serves tofu that has rich flavors which come from being made using soybeans produced in Japan with a special sauce. Please savor the natural sweetness of the tofu itself and the hint of bitterness of soybeans in its aftertaste.

Visit ancient shrines and temples of Kyoto-- Nanzen-ji Temple, Kiyomizudera Temple, and Yasaka Shrine. Your guide shows you how to respectfully cleanse yourself and offer prayers before entering the sacred places. This small group tour includes information about each stop and history of the area going back 2,677 years. Lunch is included, and the tour ends with shopping and sake tasting in the Gion district, where you may see Geisha and Maiko (apprentice Geisha).

Hop aboard a traditional rickshaw with guide for a journey through the atmospheric streets of beautiful Kyoto on this easily-customizable ride with 30-minute, 45-minute, 1-hour, 2-hour, and 3-hour tour options. Depending on the ride length you select, you'll be peddled through the serene shrines of west Kyoto's Arashiyama neighborhood, discovering its picturesque Bamboo Grove, or admiring the wooden structures and ancient alleys of the Higashiyama district.

Pedal through the historic streets of Kyoto as you visit its magnificent temples and shrines by bike during this 3- to 4-hour small-group tour limited to 9 participants. Take a spin down the Path of Philosophy on this Kyoto tour that gives you an overview of the city while using a mode of transport preferred by locals: the humble bicycle. See shrines, temples and mountains - this is an enlightening escape from the city.