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Arashiyama Hidden Gems: Walking Tour escaping crowds
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$97.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
You will have memorable experience in the tour. We will organize “History” ”Phenomenal and beautiful view” ”Good Food” experience by introducing real and quiet Arashiyama. You can visit sites efficiently and comfortably by escaping crowd.
+This tour is for person who is interested in not only major sites but also other local hidden sites.
+A calm and intimate tour for those who seek deeper insight into Japanese culture.
+My name is Yusuke and I plan this tour and do guiding on my own. I provide insider’ view as a local guide. I have knowledge and experience to guide more than 3,000 guest in Kyoto. I’m happy if I can help for you to enjoy Kyoto by introducing deep and quiet Arashiyama.
For person who chose “The Tale of Genji Tour” Option
+ All spots except bamboo forest appears in The Tale of Genji. I guide those spots with explaining of the context in the tale.
*Both options visit same spots. “The Tale of Genji Tour” option give you related information about the tale.
+This tour is for person who is interested in not only major sites but also other local hidden sites.
+A calm and intimate tour for those who seek deeper insight into Japanese culture.
+My name is Yusuke and I plan this tour and do guiding on my own. I provide insider’ view as a local guide. I have knowledge and experience to guide more than 3,000 guest in Kyoto. I’m happy if I can help for you to enjoy Kyoto by introducing deep and quiet Arashiyama.
For person who chose “The Tale of Genji Tour” Option
+ All spots except bamboo forest appears in The Tale of Genji. I guide those spots with explaining of the context in the tale.
*Both options visit same spots. “The Tale of Genji Tour” option give you related information about the tale.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
The Tale of Genji Tour
Extra guiding option: Guide will provide information about “The Tale of Genji”.
Extra guiding option: Guide will provide information about “The Tale of Genji”.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Guiding
- Helping to take good photos. I’m learning Photography as my hobby.
- Original Tour Booklet (about 15 pages)
- Gratitude
- Insurance-Please prepare your insurance on your own if you need.
- Japanese snacks (Optional)- about 500 yen
- Ticket for Seiryoji temple
- Ticket for Daikakuji temple & Osawa-no-ike Pond
Meeting point
In front of Locker area at the Keifuku(Randen) Arashiyama station.
Randenya is shop at Keifuku(Randen) Arashiyama station.
+Google map does not show exact place when you put correct station address.
Return details
If you prefer to go back to starting point. I will offer FREE returning walking tour.
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Nonomiya Shrine+ Seeing black wooden Torii gate. Only 2 shrines in Japan have black torii gate. + Seeing beautiful moss garden. + Knowing the way of visiting temple and praying. + Knowing the differences between shrine and temple. + Feeling relaxing as a spiritual place. + Getting Shrine stamp (Goshuin). (optional)*You need stamp book and to pay stamp fee. *”The Tale of Genji Tour” gives you more guiding about the tale. + Experiencing physically the world of the tale.
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+ Enjoying beautiful bamboo forest and soundscape of bamboo. + Taking photo time and memorable photos by Yusuke in bamboo forest.
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Seiryoji Temple+ Experiencing old temple. This temple was built about 1,200 years ago originally. Present building was built about 300 years ago. + Seeing Japanese national treasure – Shaka Nyorai Buddhism statue. + Enjoying magnificent building and corrido with beautiful Japanese garden. + Getting temple stamp (Goshuin). (optional)*You need stamp book and to pay extra stamp fee. *There are 2 kinds of Temple stamp. Official stamp with paying and free stamp. + Enjoying local sweets. (optional) *Sweets fee does not include. + Ticket is 400JPY *”The Tale of Genji Tour” gives you more guiding about the tale. + Seeing the tomb of Toru Minamoto who is the model of Genji in the tale. + Experiencing physically the world of the tale.
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Daikaku-ji Temple+ Former Emperor’s Imperial palace called Saga Gosho that was built about 1200 years ago. + This temple is the hidden gem. You can enjoy traditional imperial palace without crowds. + There are some unique way of building such as nightingale floor, corridor of Murasame and so on. + This is former imperial palace so that you can experience how emperor and queen lived. You also can move without walking on the ground. + Getting temple stamp (Goshuin). (optional)*You need stamp book and to pay stamp fee. + Ticket it 500JPY. *”The Tale of Genji Tour” gives you more guiding about the tale. + Experiencing physically the world of the tale.
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Osawaike+ The oldest artificial pond in Japan. + Enjoying beautiful scenery in each season and quiet bamboo forest. + Ticket is 300JPY.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Arashiyama Hidden Gems: Walking Tour escaping crowds
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$97.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!