If you want to possess a deeper understanding of shintoism and buddhism the religions of japan this private 3 hour walking tour of kyoto is the perfect introduction a local scholar will guide your private party through the streets of gion and take you to several spiritual sites in the cultural capital explore yasaka shrine kennin ji temple and the unesco world heritage listed kiyomizu dera temple youll learn about the symbols and structures of these shinto shrines and buddhist temples an