Immerse yourself in the serenity of significant Buddhist sites on this zen-focused day trip starting at your door in Kyoto. You’ll visit a temple on Mount Hiei and Sanzen-In in Ohara, exploring both at a relaxing pace in order to soak up the spiritual significance while learning more about Buddhism and Japanese history.
Your professional driver will meet you at your Kyoto accommodation for a private journey to the serene heights of Mount Hiei and the tranquil Sanzen-in Temple in Ohara village. Enjoy a stress-free route with total flexibility at each stop, allowing you to explore these historic spiritual sites at your own pace.
Located on Mount Hiei, Enryaku-Ji is known as the home of Tendai Buddhism. This temple was one part of a massive complex of around 1000 buildings, and its UNESCO-recognized main hall was rebuilt in the 1500s and has endured as a significant spiritual site. Inside, visitors will find the eternal flame, which has burned since 788. Visitors in the spring and autumn particularly enjoy the views from the Pagodas, overlooking the mountain’s vibrant foliage and the sparkling lake Biwa. The temple is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and tickets are around $6.60 at the site. Arriving early can help travelers avoid autumn crowds.
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Sanzen-in Temple
随意以自己的节奏探索和发现
停留:1小时 30 分钟 - 不包含入场费
星期一09:00 - 17:00
星期二09:00 - 17:00
星期三09:00 - 17:00
星期四09:00 - 17:00
星期五09:00 - 17:00
星期六09:00 - 17:00
星期日09:00 - 17:00
Ohara is a northern village renowned for its quiet tranquility and Tendai Buddhist temples. While here, you’ll visit Sanzen-In, soaking in the serenity that emanates from the moss gardens and rural atmosphere. The main hall with its Amida Triad statues is particularly notable, as is the Yusei-en Garden, featuring serene reflecting ponds. The area is most popular in the spring when hydrangeas are in full bloom, and in autumn, with November offering the best views across the maple-dotted landscape. The temple is open 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM from March to early December, with shorter winter hours. Entry is around $4.60 at the door. https://www.sanzenin.or.jp/en/
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.