Kyoto Incense Experience at the Imperial Household temple
Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Japan's only Imperial Household temple, Sennyuji, with an exclusive incense ceremony led by a master of the Senzan Goryu school.
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Kyoto Incense Experience at the Imperial Household temple
What's included in Kyoto Incense Experience at the Imperial Household temple
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Sennyuji Temple
Visit the main hall for a quiet moment of reflection, then enjoy a monk-guided tour of the temple grounds, learning about its history and ties to Japan’s Imperial family. The tour includes access to areas typically closed to the public, such as a kumikō incense ceremony in a Japanese-style room with sliding door paintings. Originally part of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, these cultural treasures hold great historical significance. The ceremony is led by an instructor from the Senzan Goryu school of Kodo, a prestigious tradition with roots in Sennyuji. This 90-minute experience introduces the ancient art of incense blending, deeply connected to Kyoto’s cultural heritage. The tour ends with a ceremonial incense offering at the main hall, leaving you with tranquility and spiritual connection.
Inclusions
- A guide/interpreter
- Exclusive temple tour
- Incense ceremony led by a master
- Ceremonial offering of incense
- Brunch
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet your guide in front of the Daimon gate (main gate) of Sennyuji temple. The guide will be holding a yellow sign.
