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West Kyoto & Arashiyama: In-Depth 1-Day Cultural Tour

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$199
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

West Kyoto showcases a harmonious blend of culture and nature, inviting you to experience its most iconic sites. This thoughtfully curated tour allows for a deeper understanding of the area, perfect for those seeking a balanced day of exploration.

  • 🏷️ Basic Tour: Includes two taxi fees and a knowledgeable English-speaking guide to enhance your journey.
  • 🚖 Enjoy seamless transportation with included taxi rides, ensuring a stress-free experience as you navigate through the stunning landscapes.
  • 🌿 Stroll through the serene Bamboo Forest Street, where you can relish the tranquility and beauty of this iconic location, especially during our early bird tour.
  • 🏯 Visit the world-renowned Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and marvel at its exquisite Japanese gardens and traditional tatami-style living room.
  • 🌉 Capture breathtaking views at Togetsukyo Bridge, the most famous bridge in Arashiyama, providing the perfect backdrop for memorable photos.
  • 🐒 Experience the thrill of observing and feeding wild monkeys in their natural habitat at the nearby open location.
  • 🗿 Discover the unique Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, home to an impressive collection of 1,200 Buddhist statues.
  • 🪨 Reflect in the tranquility of Ryoan-ji Temple, famous for its stunning rock garden featuring 15 stones, a sight that invites contemplation.
  • 🎨 Enjoy a special visit to Kinkakuji Temple, where you will not only see the iconic golden pavilion but also partake in a delightful Japanese calligraphy session and savor matcha with sweets.

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Basic Tour
2 Taxi fees
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours

  • 2 Taxi fees
  • English guided tour
  • Helping to take good photos. I’m learning Photography as my hobby.
  • Gratitude
  • Insurance: If you need, please prepare on your own.
  • We will eat at local Japanese restaurant. Lunch is about 2,000 JPY. You pay what you order. It may be less or no choices for vegetarian and vegan. Please bring own lunch if you need.
  • 2 Bus fees paid on site
  • Admission fees (4 temples and Monkey Park), Matcha Break with Japanese sweets and Sutra Copying Experience at Kinkakuji Temple are not included. Please pay ¥5,000 per person on the day of the tour.

Meeting point
In front of Locker area at the Keifuku(Randen) Arashiyama station. Guide is waiting with holding visual sign.
Return details
We finish at JR Emmachi station in Sagano line. We will help you to figure out how to get your next destination.

  • Bamboo Forest Street
    You can enjoy beautiful bamboo forest. Especially, we are in less people because of our early bird tour.
  • Tenryu-ji Temple
    This is world heritage site. You can enjoy beautiful Japanese gardens and big tatami style Japanese living room.
  • Togetsukyo Bridge
    You can enjoy very beautiful scenery at the most famous bridge in Arashiyama. Let’s take good photos!
  • You can see wild monkeys and feed! The monkey-feeding activity is supervised by park staff member.
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
    You can see 1200 Buddhism statues.
  • Ryoan-ji Temple
    You can see beautiful Japanese rock garden that has 15 stones but can’t see them all at once.
  • Kinkakuji Temple
    Our Kinkakuji visiting is special. Surely, we see kinkakuji temple building. In addition, we are experiencing Sutra Copying Experience and Matcha with sweets in the kinkakuji temple.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total duration includes the travel time.
  • Monkey Park may be also closed because of the weather conditions.
  • Itinerary may be changed depending on weather, and operation.
  • If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
  • If you are late for the tour meeting time, we may have to leave you because this is group tour.
  • Not recommended for person who has difficulty to walk
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    West Kyoto & Arashiyama: In-Depth 1-Day Cultural Tour

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $199
    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 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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