Guided Tour in Gifu Great Buddhist Statue Golden Gate Shrine

New5 hFree cancellationBy Shinya Yamazaki

About this activity

The meeting point is JR Gifu Station, which is about 30 minutes by train from Nagoya Station.

The guide will recite the prayers at shrines and the sutras at temples, so even if you don't speak Japanese or know the texts, you won't have to worry. (Your guide will also provide candles and incense for the temples.)

The golden Shrine-Torii (that is a gate) at (Gifu) Kogane Shrine makes for a great place to take Instagram-worthy photos.

The Gifu Great Buddha is considered one of Japan's three greatest Buddha statues.

During the lunch break, you can browse a variety of Japanese foods at Rakuichi Rakuza (market). And you can buy the food or souvenirs if you like.

What's included

✓Two bus trips are included in the itinerary, and the guide will pay it.

Not included

✕During lunch hours, you can eat and drink at Rakuichi Rakuza. Coupons can be used for some items. There are more than 10 places to buy and eat, so you can choose what you like and buy souvenirs.

Meeting and pickup

Just outside the gate at JR Gifu Station. (at 10:15 a.m.) (The guide is waiting from 10:00 to 10:15) The guide: Japanese, a man, 160cm, waiting with holding up paper that says "Get Benefit from God", "tour", or things like that.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At Inaba Shrine, you will have to climb slopes and stairs. There are also some places where you will have to walk several hundred meters. Therefore, we anticipate that people with severe leg and back disabilities will not be able to participate.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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