National Treasure Morning Walk —Wake-up Mandala Maru Morning Stretch—
Wake up your body surrounded by the spectacular view of Toji Temple
During this activity, you can wake up your body while taking a walk around the national treasures of Toji Temple. In the lush green grounds in front of the five-story pagoda and the main temple building, both national treasures, participants will stretch out their bodies in the fresh morning air. In addition to breathing exercises, the morning stretch includes movements incorporating the round "Maru"-shape represented by the mandala. The strech is followed by a visit to the Miedo, another national treasure, to see the statue of Kobo Daishi Kukai, which is open to the public only at a certain time in the morning. On the way home, you can also enjoy freshly pounded rice cakes at "Toji Mochi", located right next to Toji Temple.
| National Treasure Morning Walk —Wake-up Mandala Maru Morning Stretch— | |
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| Period | Full yearThis activity may be cancelled or changed due to special events at Toji Temple. |
| Time | 6:20AM |
| Duration | About 70 minutes |
| Appropriate age | For all ages |
| Contents | Original gymnastics, guide to the Mikageido |
| Price | * Expenses for purchases at the Japanese sweets shop are not included. |
| Capacity | Minimum: 1 participant; maximum: 10 participants |
| Meeting spot | In front of GO-Kinjo map on the first floor |
| Belongings | Please wear clothes that are easy to move in. As the tour starts early in the morning, please bring warm clothes if you would like. |
| Schedule | 6:20 Departure from OMO3 Kyoto Toji Temple 6:30 Mandara0 Exercise 7:00 Guide around the Mikado Hall 7:15 Toji rice cake 7:30 Arrive at OMO3 Kyoto Toji Temple |
| Hosted in | Japanese, English |
| Reservation | 6 months prior to the date of the event until 10:00 PM the day before the event. *If there are slots available on the day of the event, they can be accepted at the front desk before departure. |
| Notes | This tour is for hotel guests only (during their stay). Please be considerate of other visitors to the temple. Please observe temple rules and regulations during your visit. It is possible to leave before the end of the tour. |