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Private Walking Tour in Bamboo Forest & Hidden Spots in Arashiyama
(86) Reviews
Ukyo Ward
About
If you are thinking bamboo forest and Togetsukyo bridge are the only attractions in Arashiyama, you are missing the chance to see even more beautiful and less crowded places in the area. Do join us and discover another charm in Kyoto. With just a 20 minute ride from Kyoto station, you can slip back into the scenery of 400 years past.
Meet our experienced guide in JR Saga Arashiyama station at 9am and the guide will take you to much more beautiful and less crowded amazing hidden spots only locals know in Arashiyama.
Half Day Private Walking Tour Time: 9:00-13:00 (4 hours, no lunch) Price: 13,000 yen (per person) Meet our guide at JR Saga Arashiyama Station (9:00am)
Itinerary 1. JR Saga ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Entrance fee to temple
Meeting Points
Departure
Saga-Arashiyama Station
Departure Point: Meeting point
JR Saga-Arashiyama Station at the ticket gate
* You can use JR Pass to get to JR Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Return
Togetsukyo Bridge
Return point: Tour ends at Togetsukyo Bridge, which is close to Monkey Park. You can continue explorering the area.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Private Walking Tour in Bamboo Forest & Hidden Spots in Arashiyama
(86) Reviews
Ukyo Ward
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About
If you are thinking bamboo forest and Togetsukyo bridge are the only attractions in Arashiyama, you are missing the chance to see even more beautiful and less crowded places in the area. Do join us and discover another charm in Kyoto. With just a 20 minute ride from Kyoto station, you can slip back into the scenery of 400 years past.
Meet our experienced guide in JR Saga Arashiyama station at 9am and the guide will take you to much more beautiful and less crowded amazing hidden spots only locals know in Arashiyama.
Half Day Private Walking Tour Time: 9:00-13:00 (4 hours, no lunch) Price: 13,000 yen (per person) Meet our guide at JR Saga Arashiyama Station (9:00am)
Itinerary 1. JR Saga ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Entrance fee to temple
Meeting Points
Departure
Saga-Arashiyama Station
Departure Point: Meeting point
JR Saga-Arashiyama Station at the ticket gate
* You can use JR Pass to get to JR Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Return
Togetsukyo Bridge
Return point: Tour ends at Togetsukyo Bridge, which is close to Monkey Park. You can continue explorering the area.
Itinerary
1
Seiryō-ji
This temple is known as one of the oldest temples in Kyoto built as a villa of an aristocrat in the 9th century.
10 minutes
2
Saga Toriimoto Traditional Buildings Preservation Area
This area is designated as one of 4 town preservation areas in Kyoto. It used to be called Atago highway, an old highway leading to Mt. Atago which enshrines the god of fire prevention in Shintoism. You can see 2 types of traditional Japanese style houses such as Kayabuki thatched roof house and Machiya town house in the area.
10 minutes
3
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
This temple is famous for its 1200 stone statues of Rakan, disciples of Buddha. They were all hand carved by 1200 individuals visited the temple. You can experience peaceful time surrounded by cute and unique statues.
20 minutes
4
Bamboo Forest Street
While walking though the famous bamboo grove path in Arashiyama, you can learn about mysterious plant bamboo how it has been cherished and been utilized in Japan.
10 minutes
5
Tenryu-ji Temple
Zen Buddist temple founded in the 14th century. It's designated as one of the World Cultural Heritage sites in Kyoto. You can feel the spirit of Zen, a peaceful state of your mind in this beautiful garden.
20 minutes
6
Togetsukyo Bridge
This bridge was built to get to the temple across the river. An ancient emperor named it "Moon Crossing Bridge" when he saw the moon as if it was crossing the bridge.
