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Arashiyama Hidden Gems: Walking Tour escaping crowds
(15) Reviews
Ukyo Ward
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Travel/Walking time is included on the total tour duration. We will walk about 3km/55minutes during the tour with enjoying local scenery.
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You have to take off your shoes to enter inside at Seiryoji-temple and Daikakuji Temple.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore a quieter, more local Arashiyama on a relaxed walking tour. This experience focuses on hidden paths, calm temples, scenic views, and local food—beyond the typical tourist route.
This tour is ideal for travelers who want to enjoy Arashiyama comfortably and thoughtfully, with a small group and a local guide.
My name is Yusuke. I designed this tour and guide it myself as a local Kyoto guide. With experience guiding over 3,000 guests, I aim to help you enjoy a deeper and calmer Arashiyama.
For guests who choose the “The Tale of Genji” option: Most of the places visited on this tour (except the bamboo forest) appear in The Tale of Genji. If you are interested, I will explain the histor...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Original Tour Booklet (about 15 pages)
Helping to take good photos. I’m learning Photography as my hobby.
Guiding
Ticket for Daikakuji temple & Osawa-no-ike Pond
Ticket for Seiryoji temple
Japanese snacks (Optional)- about 500 yen
Insurance-Please prepare your insurance on your own if you need.
Gratitude
Meeting Points
Departure
Randen-ya
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
Daikaku-ji Temple
If you prefer to go back to starting point. I will offer FREE returning walking tour.
Arashiyama Hidden Gems: Walking Tour escaping crowds
(15) Reviews
Ukyo Ward
About
Explore a quieter, more local Arashiyama on a relaxed walking tour. This experience focuses on hidden paths, calm temples, scenic views, and local food—beyond the typical tourist route.
This tour is ideal for travelers who want to enjoy Arashiyama comfortably and thoughtfully, with a small group and a local guide.
My name is Yusuke. I designed this tour and guide it myself as a local Kyoto guide. With experience guiding over 3,000 guests, I aim to help you enjoy a deeper and calmer Arashiyama.
For guests who choose the “The Tale of Genji” option: Most of the places visited on this tour (except the bamboo forest) appear in The Tale of Genji. If you are interested, I will explain the histor...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Original Tour Booklet (about 15 pages)
Helping to take good photos. I’m learning Photography as my hobby.
Guiding
Ticket for Daikakuji temple & Osawa-no-ike Pond
Ticket for Seiryoji temple
Japanese snacks (Optional)- about 500 yen
Insurance-Please prepare your insurance on your own if you need.
Gratitude
Meeting Points
Departure
Randen-ya
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
Daikaku-ji Temple
If you prefer to go back to starting point. I will offer FREE returning walking tour.
Itinerary
1
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.
30 minutes
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
+ Enjoying beautiful bamboo forest and soundscape of bamboo.
+ Taking photo time and memorable photos by Yusuke in bamboo forest.
15 minutes
3
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.
55 minutes
4
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.
50 minutes
5
Osawaike
+ The oldest artificial pond in Japan.
+ Enjoying beautiful scenery in each season and quiet bamboo forest.
+ Ticket is 300JPY.
