Get away from the crowded tourist sites and indulge on a private tour of some of Kyoto's most enchanting spaces. In a town whose history spans over 1,300 years, there are far more than just the "Top 10" that are worth visiting!
Quiet Zen gardens, high ranking shrines, a local traditional lunch, a folk art museum and 1,001 Golden Buddha statues. This experience will introduce you to a world far away from the busy tourist sites, where you will spend peaceful moments getting to know the true nature of Kyoto.
Note: Depending on our pace, all of the sites on this route may not be able to be visited. If the situation arises where we have to eliminate one or more of the sites the guest will determine what is eliminated.
Posted By : jasonplaintext
I’ve been visiting Kyoto for almost twenty years but experienced more on one tour with Andrew than in all the rest of my time there. The experience was unique. It’s not simply that he’s a talented guide and can explain and explore the significance of what you’ll see. He’s one of the very few foreigners professionally trained in traditional garden design and construction in Kyoto and he has worked for or advised many of the people that maintain them.
What’s so unique is that he's so aligned and grounded in his community that a tour with him is more like a day in the life that fills and sustains these places, a gentle walk leading to unforgettable moments.
I’m not 'into Zen' and I never expected anyone could guide me through all the superficial beauty of the temples and gardens of Kyoto to a much deeper feeling of my own presence in the traditions that they represent.
I think that the real must-see wherever you travel is that sometimes elusive experience of yourself 'being there' and if you're in Kyoto that's where Andrew can take you.
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Posted On : 2022-08-19 07:01:53 
Posted By : virginiafoodie7
My husband and I had the most unique, serene and extraordinary experience with Andrew on our private Zen Garden/Compassionate Buddhas tour! Andrew himself is extremely knowledgeable about the temples and shrines we visited, as well as humbly imparting learning about Zen or Shinto philosophy at each site. Andrew chose places to visit that were quiet and off the beaten path and patiently pointed out natural elements in the gardens that we would have missed without his professional eye and guidance. His understanding and respect for the Japanese culture helped us to fully engage with what we were seeing and experiencing.
The pacing of the day, though packed full of incredible experiences, felt perfect due to the calm way Andrew has about him.
We give Andrew and The Path Less Traveled our highest recommendation. We have traveled widely and count this tour in Kyoto among our best tours around the globe. Don’t miss it!
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Posted On : 2020-03-19 01:42:34
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