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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove to Takao One-day Hiking along the Mountain Stream

Nature & Outdoor
Kyoto Tour Guide - Koichi W.

Joined 2018

Koichi W.
4.97 / 5
(100 reviews)
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Kyoto
Japanese (Native), English
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Koichi W.)
Up to 7 people

On this tour we will first visit Arashiyama area, one of the Kyoto's most famous tourist destinations, and Takao area which is famous for Jingo-ji temple and the World Heritage temple Kosan-ji. After walking through the Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple and its Bamboo Grove, We will walk on a trekking route along the beautiful mountain stream called "Kin-un-kei" gorge. After walking on the mountain path, the final highlight, World Heritage Kosan-ji Temple awaits you.

Itinerary

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09:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Kyoto Station or at your hotel

- Pick you up at your hotel

09:40 AM

Arasiyama area

We walk around Tenryu-ji Zen garden, one of the world heritage sites. The moment you get out of the temple, you probably happen to realize that you are in the midst of Arasiyama Bamboo Grove.

-Togetsu-kyo Bridge

-Tenryu-ji Temple (Sogenchi Garden)

-Bamboo Grove

11:30 AM

Kiyotaki Bus Stop

We will start the trekking from this bus stop to Tobga-no-o Kosan-ji Temple.

-Kin-rei-kyo Bridge

-Dojiribashi Bridge

-Koizumibashi Bridge

(We Have "Bento" boxed lunch beside the river, If you like coffee or tea, I would like to prepare it for you.)

-Kiyotakibashi Bridge

02:30 PM

Takao area

We will visit the World HeritageSite of Kosan-ji Temple. If yiou have time, let's visit Jingoji Temple too, famous for beautiful maple trees.

-Kosan-ji Temple

-(Jingo-ji Temple)

04:10 PM

Togano-o Bus stop

We take a bus from Takao to downtown Kyoto.

05:00 PM

See you off in downtown Kyoto

See you off around downtown Kyoto. I will show you some good restaurants or Japanese style bar called Izakaya. If you like, let's make a toast to the completion of our hike with sake!!

Ending Point

Downtown in Kyoto

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guiding fee, Guide's transportation and admission fees

What‘s not included

Personal Expenses,Souvenirs,Public Transportation Tickets, Food, Drinks, Snacks

Tour Important Information

-It is recommended that you have IC transportation card such as Icoca, Suica Pasmo and others.

-In case of rain, we will travel from Arashiyama to Takao and Kosan-ji by using public transportation.

-Please prepare a light meal and drink for lunch

Important message from the supplier

I usually use public transportation systems such as trains, buses, taxi, and so on.

I like outdoor activities. If you would like to do hiking, cycling etc., please feel free to ask me in advance.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Kyoto Tour Guide - Koichi W.

Joined 2018

Koichi W.
4.97 / 5
(100 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Koichi W.

Hi! I'm Koichi. I was born in Osaka, I studied in Kyoto when I was a university student. Now I live in Shiga next to Kyoto. I am a national government licensed tour guide. I have been guiding about 160 groups over the past twelve months.

I usually guide my customers mainly in Kansai region including Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe and Shiga by public transportation systems.

Well, I am curious about Japanese history, especially the history of Japan's ancient times since I was raised next to the world biggest mausoleum of the ancient Emperor called "Nintoku" in Sakai city Osaka which has just become one of the world cultural heritage sites. I dug out some ancient earthen ware vessels around there when I was a primary school student like the adventure archaeologist “Indiana Jones" (It’s our secret!!). That was my hobby. Now, one of my hobbies is outdoor activities such as mountaineering, kayaking, skiing and others. So I would like to take you to some good places where you can enjoy Japanese unique nature.

I love to guide foreign visitors from all over the world. I think it is my calling or heavenly given job. Let's go and enjoy together! I hope to see you soon.

Reviews

All Day With Kochi in Kobe and Osaka

We had an absolutely fantastic time with Kochi. We had a 9 hours booked with him and it went by in the blink of an eye. He is knowledgeable, funny, energetic, and just an all-around great guy. We had such a wonderful time learning about the history and culture of Osaka and Kobe and even shared an incredible lunch at a local restaurant. I highly recommend Kochi and this tour. It was like seeing Japan with a dear friend.

Scott G.

Koichi W.

Thank you very much for giving me such a rating and your heart-warming comments. I am delighted to have had the opportunity to spend time with such a wonderful couple. If you ever have the chance to visit Japan again, I would love for you to come and visit Shiga, where I live. Arigato and Ookini very much!! Koichi

Excellent tour for family with kids - 10/10 recommend!

We did an 8 hour tour with Koichi and had a fabulous time. He was incredibly patient with our two children 7 and 10), and he did a great job balancing explaining the history to us, while also finding engaging ways to teach our children about Japanese history and tradition as well. We saw more than I had hoped for, learned a lot, and had fun along the way. He took us to a great local spot for lunch and showed us local treats. We booked the tour for our first full day in Kyoto and it also helped us get our bearings for the city. Another unexpected bonus was all the family photos we got - Koichi was great about recommending where we would want great shots! My only regret was not booking him for more than 1 day, as we would have loved to see other parts of Kyoto or Japan with him! We will absolutely be reaching out to book another tour with him, when we return to Japan next!!

Lacey H.

Koichi W.

Hi! Thank you so much for the wonderful review and your heartwarming message. Although our time together was brief, I look back fondly on the moments I spent with you and your family. Spending time with your lovely child was a truly joyful experience for me. Please do come back to Japan—and to Kyoto—if you ever have the chance. By the time I see your child again, I’m sure they’ll have grown quite a bit.

Koichi was a wonderful and thoughtful guide!

We truly enjoyed Koichi guiding us thru Kyoto. He was a wealth of information. If you want to discover Kyoto and learn all about it’s history and the meaning behind everything, you need to have Koichi guide you. His hidden talent is photography!! He made wonderful pictures of us to remember this memorable day! Thank you so much Koichi for a wonderful experience. We will come and visit again.

Isabelle M.

Koichi W.

Hi! Thank you for giving me such a nice rating and heartwarming comments. I am truly honored to have had the opportunity to meet such a wonderful couple. Though our time together was brief, I am genuinely happy we shared such a delightful time. I hope we can meet again in the near future. Please do visit my hometown of Shiga next time. Arigato-gozaimasu!! Koichi

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