About Cancellation

10-8 day prior 20%
7-2 day prior 30%
1 day prior 40%
On the day(Before departure of the tour) 50%
On the day(After the departure of the tour) 100%
10-8 day prior 20%
7-2 day prior 30%
1 day prior 40%
On the day(Before departure of the tour) 50%
On the day(After the departure of the tour) 100%

SUNRISE TOURS JTB

Two Studio Ghibli features to enjoy in Japan

PLAN

Maiko Dancing and Zen garden making at limited access temple plan in Kyoto【15:30】

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  • Tour Details
1. This special program unique to Kyoto showcases the elegance of maiko culture amidst a quiet temple space.

2. Get exclusive access to a temple that's usually not open to the public, and experience Japanese culture enveloped in a tranquil atmosphere.

3. Enjoy maiko culture up close by watching a traditional dance, chatting  and taking a commemorative photo.

4. Try your hand at raking sand in a dry landscape garden, also known as a Zen garden.   
Experience a valuable opportunity that's out of the ordinary.

5. Savor the feeling of the refined beauty and spirituality of Japanese culture through dance, garden, and social interaction.

6. An English-speaking guide will provide commentary.

About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. 

We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.

Please check the following page for details.
http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs"                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                                                  
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
2guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Kyoto
Guide Service
Not Available
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
English
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
Ikka-in 3:30 p.m. Meet-up　
Included
Experience fees included in the itinerary (maiko dance performance viewing, picture taking, dry landscape garden sand raking experience); English-speaking guide, Green tea with sweets                                                                                                                                     
  • Remarks
 
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

 　　　　　　Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

 　　　Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.　
[Cancellation Charge]

- Cancellation fees will be charged from 10 days in advance.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 7 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is the day of the tour at 12:00.

- The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary.
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- During the maiko culture experience, geiko may be present instead depending on the day. Maiko and geiko cannot be selected.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

- Ikka-in 15:30 Meet-up　
[Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor]

- An English-speaking guide will provide commentary.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Children/Infants]

- Children 0-5 years old cannot join the tour.
[Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring]

- During the visit, please take off your shoes.

- Please be sure to wear socks.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Green tea with sweets ]

- The menu cannot be changed. 

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

Tour Calendar

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  • Seats available
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  • Requests Accepted
Number of stocks
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Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
JPY
children (6-11)
JPY
Number of People
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Children
Total Amount
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  • The Terms & Conditions Document will be delivered via electronic means.
    Customers are to check and save the content themselves.
  • The [Plan Name], [Tour Date], [Tour Price], [Tour Outline], [Remarks/Important Notes], and [Itinerary] on the booking screen are part of the Terms & Conditions Document (Important Items). Print or save as PDF.
  • The Terms & Conditions Document (General Items) has been displayed and saved.
  • Payments must be made using credit card.
  • After the payment has been processed, the travel contract will be finalized once the customer receives a reservation confirmation email along with an attached reservation confirmation sheet.
  • The cancellation policy has been checked and agreed upon.
To Booking Request
  • Itinerary

The information displayed for this tour is valid for the next possible departure date.
This date was automatically selected. Please select a departure date to show the most accurate information for that date.

DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special Items
StartEnd(min)
115:3015:355Meet at Ikka-inPlease be at the meeting location at least 5 minutes before the tour starts.
Meeting Location: Ikka-in temple
Meet at 3:30 pm, Start at 3:35 pm
115:3515:4510Ikka-in, Classical CultureThe guide will provide commentary about the temple and maiko.
115:4516:0520Garden ExperienceStand in a dry landscape garden symbolizing the spirit of Zen, and experience what it's like to rake the sand.
Relish truly memorable moments only found here.
*On days with rainy or stormy weather, the experience time will be shortened, and viewing and commentary will be indoors.
116:0516:105Head to Main Hall
116:1016:3020Maiko Culture ExperienceEnjoy a relaxing time watching 2 dance performances by the maiko and having some tea.
*The tea is not Matcha.
116:3016:5020Maiko Culture ExperienceFeel free to spend some leisurely time with the maiko, ask questions, and take a commemorative photo.
116:5017:00Tour Ends
  • Itinerary

The information displayed for this tour is valid for the next possible departure date.
This date was automatically selected. Please select a departure date to show the most accurate information for that date.

DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special Items
StartEnd(min)
115:3015:355Meet at Ikka-inPlease be at the meeting location at least 5 minutes before the tour starts.
Meeting Location: Ikka-in temple
Meet at 3:30 pm, Start at 3:35 pm
115:3515:4510Ikka-in, Classical CultureThe guide will provide commentary about the temple and maiko.
115:4516:0520Garden ExperienceStand in a dry landscape garden symbolizing the spirit of Zen, and experience what it's like to rake the sand.
Relish truly memorable moments only found here.
*On days with rainy or stormy weather, the experience time will be shortened, and viewing and commentary will be indoors.
116:0516:105Head to Main Hall
116:1016:3020Maiko Culture ExperienceEnjoy a relaxing time watching 2 dance performances by the maiko and having some tea.
*The tea is not Matcha.
116:3016:5020Maiko Culture ExperienceFeel free to spend some leisurely time with the maiko, ask questions, and take a commemorative photo.
116:5017:00Tour Ends

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