Every morning participants gather at Kyoto Station and are introduced to Kyoto's true face through the tour. After explaining some points about Buddhism at Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, Mr. Hirooka takes the participants down narrow side streets. At a small Shinto shrine, he explains the difference between Buddhism and Shintoism. While walking, participants look at the windows of stores that make paper lanterns, juzu prayer beads and tatami mats. The course is 4 kilometers.
All participants receive a handmade map in English.
The tours are held rain or shine from Monday to Thursday.