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LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 2 travelers
Overview
An in-depth, well-balanced day in West Kyoto—famous sites usually visited separately.
This tour was created to offer a complete, well-balanced day in West Kyoto—covering famous sites that are usually visited separately.
Rather than rushing, we move thoughtfully through the area, allowing time for cultural understanding, walking, and reflection with a small group (up to 2 guests, ages 13+).
Transportation by taxi is included in the tour price, while entrance fees are paid separately on the day.
What's included
Helping to take good photos. I’m learning Photography as my hobby.
English guided tour
2 Taxi fees
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.
2 Bus fees paid on site
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.
Insurance: If you need, please prepare on your own.
Gratitude
What to expect
Bamboo Forest Street
25m
You can enjoy beautiful bamboo forest. Especially, we are in less people because of our early bird tour.
Tenryu-ji Temple
1h 5m · Admission ticket not included
This is world heritage site. You can enjoy beautiful Japanese gardens and big tatami style Japanese living room.
Togetsukyo Bridge
15m
You can enjoy very beautiful scenery at the most famous bridge in Arashiyama. Let’s take good photos!
1h 10m · Admission ticket not included
You can see wild monkeys and feed! The monkey-feeding activity is supervised by park staff member.
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
40m · Admission ticket not included
You can see 1200 Buddhism statues.
Ryoan-ji Temple
45m · Admission ticket not included
You can see beautiful Japanese rock garden that has 15 stones but can’t see them all at once.
Kinkakuji Temple
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In front of Locker area at the Keifuku(Randen) Arashiyama station. Guide is waiting with holding visual sign.
End point
We finish at JR Emmachi station in Sagano line. We will help you to figure out how to get your next destination.
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
