- Day Trip
- Kyoto departure
Kyoto: Local Gourmet, Sanzen-in & Hosen-in Temples with Matcha
Discover the hidden parts of Kyoto on a tour to Ohara. Enjoy matcha at Hosen-in Temple and admire Sanzen-in Temple moss-covered garden. Enjoy lunch at a Japanese restaurant with locally produced food.
- 9:30Kyoto Station dep.
Hosen-in Temple – enjoy matcha and sweets (40 min.)
Sanzen-in Temple – stroll in the moss garden (40 min.)
Lunch at a local restaurant in Ohara – hot pot and seasonal dishes (90 min) - 15:15Kyoto JR Station arr.
*We will provide a JR train ticket to go to Kyoto or Osaka on your own.
Tour cost (per person): 40,000yen (tax included)
Included experiences
HOSEN-IN TEMPLE (40 min.)
At Hosen-in Temple, you will enjoy the soothing view of a centuries-old tree from a tatami-matted, open room while being served matcha tea and sweets.
This temple is renowned for its stunning gardens and rich history. Founded in the early 11th century, it originally served as a lodging for monks. The temple grounds feature a magnificent 700-year-old pine tree and a “bloody ceiling” made from the floorboards of Fushimi Castle, commemorating the deaths of soldiers during a famous battle.
SANZEN-IN (40 min)
Sanzen-in Temple was originally founded as a hermitage by the famous Buddhist monk, Saicho (767-822). The temple is known as a ‘Monzeki Temple’, meaning a temple where members of the imperial family have served in the priesthood throughout its history. The main attraction here is the wonderful moss-covered garden. Visitors can walk through the moss garden and enjoy a tranquil atmosphere. There are many amusing stone statues that peek out from the moss.
NOMURA SANSO (90 min)
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Ohara called Nomura Sanso. The restaurant was completed in 1987, after approximately 10 years of work by the father of the current owner, who handled the architecture, and a landscape gardener. The building is surrounded by a Japanese garden, visible from every room of this structure. The restaurant has many selected art pieces and boasts a beautiful veranda overlooking the garden and golden folding screens; it is curated in every detail.
The food is also meticulously prepared, using locally sourced vegetables to create Japanese cuisine that blends modern elements. Among their specialties are the famous chicken hotpot and fresh vegetable dishes. It’s worth noting that reservations for this local restaurant are often difficult to obtain.
Included in the Price
- Deluxe bus transportation from Kyoto Station to Ohara and back
- English-speaking attendant
- Complimentary soft drinks and alcoholic beverages on board
- Hosen-in Temple admission fee and matcha/sweet service
- Sanzen-in Temple admission fee
- Lunch at Nomura Sanso with Japanese garden view
- Amenities
- Restroom on board
Tour cost (per person): 40,000yen (tax included)
Meeting Point
Exit the JR Lines (Hachijo East Side) ticket gates and leave the station. Cross the street and proceed straight towards KYOTO AVANTI. Turn left and cross the street again, heading towards the Tourist Bus Terminal. Our bus attendant will be waiting for you in front of our blue bus.
