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West Kyoto & Arashiyama: In-Depth 1-Day Cultural Tour 20% OFF

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$159.20
$199
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The West Kyoto Day Tour offers a comprehensive exploration of renowned sites often visited separately. This thoughtfully paced journey allows for cultural appreciation and reflection in a small group setting.

  • 🌿 Visit the Bamboo Forest Street, where you can stroll through a stunning bamboo grove with fewer crowds thanks to our early start.
  • 🏯 Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tenryu-ji Temple, featuring exquisite Japanese gardens and a spacious tatami-style living room.
  • 🌉 Capture picturesque moments at Togetsukyo Bridge, the most famous bridge in Arashiyama, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
  • 🐒 Enjoy a unique experience at the Monkey Park, where you can observe and feed wild monkeys in their natural habitat.
  • 🗿 Marvel at the Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, home to an impressive collection of 1,200 Buddhist statues.
  • 🌸 Meditate in the tranquility of Ryoan-ji Temple, known for its beautiful rock garden featuring 15 stones that cannot be seen all at once.
  • 🏯 Experience a special visit to Kinkakuji Temple, where you will see the iconic golden pavilion and participate in a Japanese calligraphy session along with Matcha and sweets.
  • 🚖 Transportation includes 2 taxi fees and an English-speaking tour guide, ensuring a smooth and informative experience.
  • 🍱 Lunch at a local Japanese restaurant is available for about 2,000 JPY, with options to pay for what you order; vegetarian choices may be limited.
  • 📸 Assistance with photography is provided by the guide, who is an avid photography enthusiast.

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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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    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!

    West Kyoto & Arashiyama: In-Depth 1-Day Cultural Tour 20% OFF

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $159.20
    $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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