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Toyama: Zen Architecture and Philosophy at Zuiryu-ji Temple
A one-hour private guided tour of Zuiryu-ji Temple in Takaoka, a National Treasure, with a guide who explains the Zen layout gate by gate.
US$52 each · US$104 for two · Meeting point in the listing
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- It is the closest thing to the wharf on this list: Zuiryuji is 17 minutes by taxi from the Fushiki berth, or a 10-minute walk from Takaoka Station.
- One hour is easy to fit around a shuttle or train, and the record marks temple admission as included.
- Private, up to 6, with an English-speaking guide who meets you at the outer gate holding a yellow signboard.
Passengers doing Takaoka on their own who want the temple explained rather than just photographed.
No reviews yet. Meals and transport are not included; you reach the Somon gate yourself. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
The day, stop by stop
- Zuiryuji Temple · 1 hrZuiryu-ji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, and one of Japan’s finest examples of early Edo-period Zen architecture. Founded in the 17th century, it is closely associated with the Maeda clan, the feudal rulers of the Kaga Domain.
- Insight into Zen Buddhist architecture
- Guided tour of Zuiryu-ji Temple
- Meals
Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by DeepExperience.
What you will see
Our own guides to the stops — so you know what you are booking before you book it.
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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.
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Before you book
Is the Toyama: Zen Architecture and Philosophy at Zuiryu-ji Temple worth it from the Fushiki–Toyama cruise port?
A one-hour private guided tour of Zuiryu-ji Temple in Takaoka, a National Treasure, with a guide who explains the Zen layout gate by gate. Best for: Passengers doing Takaoka on their own who want the temple explained rather than just photographed.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 3.5 hours. The tour runs 1 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. 1 hour plus 90 minutes is 2.5 hours; add the taxi from the wharf (17 minutes each way by our routing estimate) and it needs about 3.5 hours. Fits any call.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What should I know before booking?
No reviews yet. Meals and transport are not included; you reach the Somon gate yourself. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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