Visit to Golden Pavilion and Arashiyama and Otagi Nenbutsu ji

Kyoto, Japan
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Duration6h - 7h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesSpanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

This tour brings together some of Kyoto’s most beautiful landscapes on a route that combines temples, nature and spirituality. We will start by visiting Kinkaku-ji, the famous Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple surrounded by gardens that reflect the elegance of the former imperial capital. Then we will go into Arashiyama, where we will walk through its bamboo forest and enjoy its traditional atmosphere. The route continues to Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, a less crowded and very special temple, known for its hundreds of rakan statues, each with a different expression. Accompanied by a guide in Spanish, you will discover must-see places and places with lots of character that show a calmer and authentic face of Kyoto.

- Approximate duration: 7 hours guided tour.
Includes entrance to the Golden Pavilion and Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple.
- Guided tour in Spanish, with explanations about Japanese history, culture and spirituality.
Minimum of 2 participants.

Options

Wednesday Saturdays | Jōjakkō-ji

Jōjakkō-ji: As the Otagi Nenbutsuji closes on Wednesdays and Saturdays, that day the route is adjusted and the Jōjakkō-ji is visited instead.

Regular | Otagi Nenbutsu-ji

What's included

  • Tickets to Kinkakuji and Otagi Nenbutsuji (Jojakkoji)
  • Meals

What to expect

  1. Kinkakuji Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    In Kinkaku-ji we will visit one of the most iconic temples in Kyoto, famous for its elegant Golden Pavilion reflected over the surrounding pond. We will tour its traditional gardens and learn about the history of this Zen temple, symbol of the refined beauty of the former imperial Japanese capital.
  2. Arashiyama
    20m
    In the Saga-Arashiyama area we will tour one of the most picturesque neighborhoods of Kyoto, known for its traditional atmosphere, its natural landscapes and its connection with the ancient Japanese nobility. We will stroll among quiet streets, temples, mountains and charming corners, enjoying one of the most special areas of the city.
  3. Togetsukyo Bridge
    10m
    On the Togetsukyo Bridge we will enjoy one of the most emblematic landscapes of Arashiyama, overlooking the Katsura River and the mountains surrounding the area. We will walk along this historic bridge, symbol of the neighborhood, as we discover its importance within the traditional image of Kyoto and its special beauty in each season of the year.
  4. 1h
    In the bamboo forest of Arashiyama we will walk through one of the most photographed and evocative corners of Kyoto. Its tall bamboos create a unique, almost magical atmosphere, where the light, the sound of the wind and the path between the vegetation offer a quiet and very special experience inside the ancient Japanese capital.
  5. Saga Toriimoto Traditional Buildings Preservation Area
    45m
    In Saga-Toriimoto we will tour one of the best preserved traditional areas of Arashiyama, located on the old road to Mount Atago. Its historic houses, small shops and quiet atmosphere show us a more rural and authentic face of Kyoto, away from the busiest areas, before arriving at the Otagi Nenbutsu-ji temple.
  6. Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    In Otagi Nenbutsu-ji we will visit one of the most unique and tranquil temples in Kyoto, famous for its more than a thousand rakan statues, each with a different expression and personality. Surrounded by nature and far from the busiest areas, this temple offers an intimate, curious and very special experience inside Arashiyama.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Kyoto Station Central Exit, next to the Kyoto map.

End point

Kyoto Station Central Exit, next to the Kyoto map.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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