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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$138.17
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
- Our knowledgeable local guide will lead you to a hidden gem, a serene Japanese temple, and a picturesque garden that often eludes tourists' radars. We'll provide insights on appreciating Japanese garden aesthetics, drawing intriguing comparisons between Eastern and Western beauty. The morning ambiance is truly invigorating, allowing for a leisurely stroll through this enchanting area, with delightful stops at traditional shops along the way.
- We'll explore some of Arashiyama's renowned landmarks, including the iconic bamboo grove and the scenic Okawauchi Sanso garden, where we can relish a serene garden walk.
- Our next destination is the UNESCO World Heritage site, Tenryu-ji Temple, where we'll immerse ourselves in the tranquility and elegance of Zen. Inside the temple grounds, you'll discover a restaurant serving authentic Syo-jin cuisine, originally crafted for Buddhist monks, providing an opportunity to savor authentic Kyoto dishes.
- We'll explore some of Arashiyama's renowned landmarks, including the iconic bamboo grove and the scenic Okawauchi Sanso garden, where we can relish a serene garden walk.
- Our next destination is the UNESCO World Heritage site, Tenryu-ji Temple, where we'll immerse ourselves in the tranquility and elegance of Zen. Inside the temple grounds, you'll discover a restaurant serving authentic Syo-jin cuisine, originally crafted for Buddhist monks, providing an opportunity to savor authentic Kyoto dishes.
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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours
- Gluten-free option (accepting requests only upon booking. Unable to provide if requested at door)
- Entrance fees to 2 temples and 1 Japanese garden
- Matcha drink with a small tea ceremony snack
- 5 hours with a local guide
- Photos during the tour
- Lunch (Vegetarian and Vegan menu available)
- Additional foods and drinks (Available for Purchase)
Meeting point
North Exit of JR Saga-Arashiyama Station
Your guide will be holding an orange signboard saying "Magical Trip".
Return details
Tour will finish around this area. It may change depending on the location of the lunch restaurant.
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Bamboo Forest StreetWalk through the famous bamboo grove
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Bamboo Forest StreetWalk though the famous bamboo forest in Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Street. Spot for a while to take great photos.
- Pass by Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama (pass by)
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Togetsukyo BridgeWe will have an authentic Kyoto style lunch near Togetsukyo bridge
- We will explore in the bamboo forest (pass by)
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HokyoinHidden garden with an authentic Kyoto atmosphere.
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Tenryu-ji TempleAt Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage site, you can enjoy Japanese gardens and Zen paintings with a guide's commentary.
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Okochi Sanso GardenDenjiro Okochi, an actor known for his period dramas, built this garden as his villa in the Kaiyu-style garden (with views of Arashiyama to the east, Hieizan in the distance, and Hozukyo to the west). You can also enjoy matcha (powdered green tea) here.
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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$138.17
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!