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Kyoto Nature & Outdoor Tours
One Day Tour with the Magnificent View in Saga Arashiyama
Kyoto
8 hours
Saga Arashiyama is located in the northwest of Kyoto city, which was an ancient capital of Japan. It is famous for its scenic beauty. There are many picturesque places such as bamboo groves, mountain ranges, bridges, rivers, historical temples and shrines , scenic trains, and a 'Kimono Forest'. On this tour we will walk down the mountainside, visit some peaceful temples, see the beautiful bamboo groves and attractive gifts (pottery, cocoon dolls, handmade bamboo products) there.
FROM$220/ per group
Atsuko T.
4.95 / 5
(42 reviews)
Be a Monkey Experience
Kyoto
5 hours
Tired of big cities and historic sites? Then how about surrounding yourself with wild monkeys in a beautiful mountain? In this monkey mountain, you can enjoy monkeys right beside you with no cages!! They would casually walk right by you. It takes about 15-20min. walking to get to the top of the mountain, where you can feed monkeys and enjoy the breathtaking view. There's no place like Monkey Mountain on Earth!! Beside the mountain, you can enjoy the famous Bamboo Forest and Togetsu Bridge!
FROM$300/ per group
Masaki M.
4.98 / 5
(159 reviews)
Arashiyama Sagano Bamboo Forest
Kyoto
8 hours
I from Arashiyama to Sagano, one of the finest spots in Kyoto. In particular the view form Togetsukyo Bridge crossing over Katsura River is very impressive. Arashiyama is populary known for cherry blossoms in spring and beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves in autumn. You can enjoy walking through bamboo forests. They give us a sense of coolness, especially on May and June they grow lushly. We visit Otagi and Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple with many small unuque statues.
FROM$220/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.52 / 5
(143 reviews)
Cherry Blossom Viewing Walking Tour
Kyoto
7 hours
The tour starts at JR Kyoto Station at 9 AM. You will go to Demachi Yanagi Station by JR Nara Line and Keihan Line. From there you will begin walking. The main tourist attractions of this tour are Ginkaku-ji Temple ( the Silver Pavilion ), the Philosopher's Path, Nanzen-ji Temple, Heian Jingu Shrine Garden and Maruyama Park. The tour ends at Gion Shijo Station of Keihan Line.
FROM$187/ per group
Yoshihisa T.
4.96 / 5
(188 reviews)
Fushimi Inari - Secret Hiking Tour (private)
Kyoto
3 hours
Did you know that the famous Fushimi Inari is not just a shrine? It is build on a holy mountain with thousands of red torii gates spread along the hiking trails! In this tour I want to show you some secret walks, where you have a view of the many beautiful red shrine gates without the tourist crowds while also enjoying the nature. It is an easy 3-hour-hike! This is a private tour. Perfect for solo travelers, family or friends!
FROM$103/ per person
Yuta I.
5.00 / 5
(13 reviews)
Kyoto Mt. Daimonji Hiking Tour -Nanzenji to Ginkakuji Silver Temple -
Kyoto
6 hours
Aren't you tired of busy sightseeing spots a little bit? Don't you want to move your body, and enjoy workout on the mountain path with calm historical sites? . I recommend this trekking tour. This tour involves hiking from Yamashina Bishamondo temple to Ginkakuji Silver Pavillion via Higashiyama trekking route and Mt. Daimonji with its panoramic view.
FROM$155/ per group
Koichi W.
4.94 / 5
(49 reviews)
Kyoto back road trail/behide the major temples
Kyoto
6 hours
There's numbers of trails around Kyoto where people's life and forest are closely coexist. In this tour, guests will be guided half-day tour which starts from just beside one of the famous tourist spot "Silver temple". The trail starts from well-maintained road, getting gently increase in slope. Then we suddenly jump into an open space which is called "Hidoko (fire bed)" where Kyoto's biggest festival ”Okuribi (bonfire)" is held. Great panoramic view of Kyoto city is also available here.
FROM$207/ per group
Tomoya H.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Arashiyama Best Spot for Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Leaves
Kyoto
8 hours
Kyoto was the ancient capital of Japan from 794 over one thousand years. I would like to introduce you Arashiyama, Ninnaji Temple , Hirano Shrine and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Arashiyama Peak is one of the the best spots in Kyoto for viewing both cherry blossoms and changing colors of autumn leaves. A great number of Temples and shrines are scattered widely around this area. I give you the guide of Tenryuji Temple, Nonomiya Shrine and bamboo forest. Spanning 230 meter across Katsura River, photos of the Togetsukyo Bridge often appear in tourist pamphlets. When cossing the bridge, you see Tenryuji Temple. Tenryuji Temple is the headquarters of the Zen Buddhist Rinzai Tenryuji school. The temple was founded in 1339 by Ashikaga Takauji to pray for peace. You can appreciate the "Dragon glaring in eight directions." No matter where you are, this dragon is staring at you. Furthermore you can enjoy walking around the first stroll-type garden in Japan. The whole of Arashiyama used to be within the grounds of this temple. Nonomiya Shrine is konown for it's marriage, children and academics. Speaking of shrine, it usually conjures up the image of a red torii, but at Nonomiya shrine the tree is used without removing the bark, known as Kurokitorii (black torii), the oldest type of torii in Japan. When you exit Tenryuji Temple, bamboo forest called "chikurin" are spread out on each sides of paths. Next I take you to Ninnaji Temple, Hirano Shrine and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Pass under the Niomon-gate of Ninnaji Temple, and the approach leading to the Chuomon-gate is so broad that it seems more like an open plaza than approach. The feeling of openness is one of the signature features of Ninnaji. On the left of the ground is Omuro cherry tree, known for its late-blooming cherry blossoms. To the right side stands the 36 meter-tall five-storied pagoda. Hirano shrine has been famous for its cherry blossoms, too. There are about 400 cherry tees of 50 varieties inside the precincts. You can enjoy cherry blossom festival in April. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is constructed to comfort the soul of Sugawara-no-Michizane, who was falsely accused of crime. He is now famous for a god of learning. There are untold number of the plum trees that Michizane loved so much on the grounds. You can feel the arrival of spring at the plum blosson festival on February 25th. I can assure you that you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing or the changing colors of autumn leaves in Arashiyama Peak. Why don't you visit Arashiyama tour ? Please take a look at my blog "https://gowithguide.com/blog/kyoto-chrry-blossom-with-video-4556" Thank you.
FROM$220/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.52 / 5
(143 reviews)
Konchi-in and Tenju-an---beautiful gardens
Kyoto
3 hours
Konchi-in Temple is one of the subordinte temples of Nanzen-ji Temple, which is the head temple of the Nanzen-ji branch of Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism. Originally founded by the priest Daigo in the 15th Century in the Kitayama ourskirt of the morthern section of Kyoto City, it was later transferred to its present place by the priest Suden. For more than 25years in the early 17th century, Suden, who was also known as the "prime minister in the black robe", dominated in the fields of politics,diplamacy and culture. All of the present buildings of Nanzen-ji Temple were constructed in the 16th century. Moreover many of them are designated as "Important Cultural Assets". Konchi-in has a famous dry landscape garden, Crane and Turrle garden. Tenju-an has two gardens, east and southgardens.
FROM$99/ per group
Toshiyo O.
4.67 / 5
(235 reviews)
Let's Enjoy half day Water Sports on the Lake from Kyoto !
Kyoto
7 hours
Aren't you looking for some waterfront while planning for Kyoto trip, besides visiting the city? I recommend this tour. on this tour, you can experience various kinds of water activity such as Kayaking, , SUP(stand up paddling), sailing, and so on. After enjoying the water sports, let's go to the hot spring resort. You can enjoy soaking in open-air bath. If you don't like onsen public bath, I suggest you visit a unique temple "Ukimi-do,literally means "floating temple hall" on the lake.
FROM$162/ per group
Koichi W.
4.94 / 5
(49 reviews)
Autumn Tints Tour along Higashiyama Area with Extra Garden
Kyoto
5 hours
It is a time to enjoy the Autumn leaves. Let's visit Nanzenji Temple, Eikando Temple, Ginkakuji Temple and garden along the Philosopher's Path and realize the colour combination of Japanese Maple Tints, from green, Yellow, Orange, Red to dark colour.
FROM$210/ per group
Eric T.
4.89 / 5
(46 reviews)
Ski Tour for 3 days to Japan Alps, Shiga-High Land
Kyoto
3 days
Let's enjoy skiing at Japan alps If you take a train early in the morning from Osaka or Kyoto, you can enjoy skiing in the afternoon at Japan Alps during Mid January to End March. The quality of snow is very nice to enjoy skiing On your way back, you can enjoy skiing until 2:00-3:00pm and return to Osaka or Kyoto at night by train.
FROM$646/ per group
Eric T.
4.89 / 5
(46 reviews)