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Chartered Taxi: Sanzen-In, Hosen-In, and Kifune Shrine From Kyoto Station

Highlights

Discover Kyoto's ultimate power spots for 6 hours!
Drivers available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean
Experienced drivers with Kyoto Certification
Luxury vehicles like Alphard
Enjoy a private trip with family or friends

What to expect

Discover Kyoto's spiritual spots with a chartered taxi tour. Visit the beautiful moss gardens of "Sanzen-in," the serene retreat of "Hosen-in" in Ohara, and "Kifune Shrine," known for its water and matchmaking deities.

What's included

Charter fee
Driver (Speaks Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean)

Packages (2)

Alphard (Capacity: 6 people)Dailyfrom USD 423.72

Hiace (Capacity: 5 to 9 people)Dailyfrom USD 549.52

Schedule

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Meet at Kyoto Station, Hachijo Exit
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Check-in
Please present your reservation screen from My Page at check-in.
10:00
Sanzen-in
Explore two gardens at Sanzen-in: "Shuheki-en," where you can enjoy matcha and sweets, and "Yusei-en," known for its velvety moss and "Ojo Gokuraku-in." The temple is especially popular in autumn, with vibrant maple leaves contrasting beautifully with the green moss.
11:05
Hosen-in
Hosen-in features three gardens: Bankan-en, Tsuru-Kame Garden, and Horaku-en. The highlight is Bankan-en, also known as the "framed garden," viewed through the pillars of the guest hall. The impressive scenery and a 700-year-old five-needle pine tree are breathtaking.
12:00
Kifune Shrine
Kifune Shrine is dedicated to the deity protecting Kyoto's water sources and is a renowned power spot and place for matchmaking. The unique "water fortune-telling" omikuji is also popular.
13:00
Lunch (at your own expense)
Near Kifune Shrine, there are restaurants offering kawadoko dining. Enjoy dishes like grilled ayu (sweetfish) by the river.

*Restaurants may be crowded.
*Lunch is not included in the tour price; please pay on-site.
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Disband at Kyoto Station

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
Kyoto Station, Hachijo Exit (South Side)
Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Other requirements

Please fasten your seatbelt when boarding.

Additional notes

Due to traffic conditions, weather, or time spent at various temples and shrines, the schedule may change. Please discuss any extensions or changes to the itinerary with the driver on the day.
Please note that some temples and tourist sites may be closed for renovations depending on the time of year.
Meal costs, admission fees, parking fees, and toll road charges are not included in the tour price. Please pay these expenses on-site.
If it is found on the day of use that the number of passengers or luggage exceeds the regulations, the driver reserves the right to refuse boarding for safety reasons.
Please keep valuables and fragile items with you. Compensation for any damage or loss cannot be provided.
To prevent injuries from sudden braking, please ensure that children do not play inside the vehicle.
The driver will not enter temples or tourist facilities and will wait in the parking area. Please note that parking fees are the responsibility of the customer.