Kyoto: Temple Yoga, Tour of Four Spring Waters & Nourishing Lunch
Purify your mind, body, and spirit. Start your day with a rejuvenating yoga session in a serene temple, followed by a wholesome tofu lunch and a walking tour of hidden spring water sources.
Highlights
- Enjoy a private morning yoga session in a spacious hall within a temple near Kyoto Station.
- Explore the city's natural beauty on a guided walking tour to three unique spring water sources, sampling the water at each location.
- Indulge in a nourishing tofu set meal.
- Conclude your day with a relaxing break at a traditional Kyoto confectionery, where you can enjoy sweets and matcha made with spring water.
Please note that our tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate. If we don't reach this minimum number, unfortunately, we'll have to cancel the tour. You'll be notified of any cancellation 4 days before departure, and a full refund will be issued.
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Discover Kyoto's Spiritual Heart: Temple Yoga and Spring Water
What's included in Kyoto: Temple Yoga, Tour of Four Spring Waters & Nourishing Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chofuku-ji Temple
A private yoga session will be held in the grand hall of a temple situated within a 10-minute walking distance from Kyoto Station. Our experienced instructor will lead you through a relaxing and rejuvenating practice.
Kyoto
Indulge in a nourishing tofu and Kyoto obanzai lunch. *Please note that restaurants may change depending on the season and other factors.
Yasaka Shrine
Our walking tour of hidden spring water sources begins at Yasaka Shrine. Kyoto, a city ensconced in legend, is said to be guarded by four divine creatures known as the Shijin, each representing a cardinal direction. The east, where Yasaka Shrine stands, is protected by the Azure Dragon. Beneath the shrine's main hall, a mystical pond, or dragon's lair, is said to be home to this divine creature. The spring water that flows from this sacred place is known as "Gion Shinsui," or "Power Water," and is deeply revered by locals. It is believed that drinking this water, followed by applying a few drops of "Biyomizu" or "beauty water", which emerges from a shrine dedicated to beautiful women, will bestow upon one both inner and outer beauty. This powerful spot is frequented by geisha and maiko alike.
Inclusions
- All transportation fees during the tour
- A bowl of matcha and sweets will be served.
- Indulge in a nourishing tofu and Kyoto obanzai lunch.
- All admission fees and activity fees
- English-speaking Yoga instructor
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining hours will be allotted for travel.
- Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and bring a layer for warmth.
- Please note that Kiyomizu-dera Temple is not included in the current itinerary.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- A Tranquwell representative will meet you at Festival Clock Square at Kyoto Station's Hachijo Gate.
