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Arashiyama Tour with Scenic Boat Ride

Nature & Outdoor
Kyoto Tour Guide - Jasmine L.

Joined 2025

Jasmine L.
5.00 / 5
(40 reviews)
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Kyoto
English (Native), Japanese, Malay (Native), Chinese (Simplified) (Native)
4 hours
Private tour (only you and Jasmine L.)
Up to 10 people

Escape the city and step into nature on this unforgettable Arashiyama adventure.

Wander through Kyoto’s famous Bamboo Forest, explore the peaceful Tenryu-ji Temple, shop for local treats, cross the scenic Togetsukyo Bridge, and enjoy a scenic boat ride with seasonal views. A perfect mix of culture, nature, and fun—all in one trip!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Saga Arashiyama Station

- Saga Arashiyama JR Station (Main Entrance near Maison Matcha Cafe) Exit via SOUTH GATE.

10:10 AM

Tenryu-ji Temple

A UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple, famous for its beautifully landscaped gardens that change with the seasons.

11:00 AM

Bamboo Forest

One of the most iconic sights in Kyoto, this short walking path surrounded by towering bamboo stalks creates a magical, calming atmosphere.

12:00 PM

Togetsukyo Bridge

Translating to "Moon Crossing Bridge," this wooden bridge offers stunning views of the Katsura River and surrounding mountains.

01:00 PM

Scenic Boat Ride

We will go around the Oi river which is located upstream of the Togetsu Bridge on a Japanese houseboat. The boatman steers the boat with a bamboo pole. Enjoy elegant boating in the valley of Arashiyama.

*It is a shared boat ride with other passengers.*

*Subjects to seasonal change/weather conditions, will be replaced with monkey park if unavailable*

01:40 PM

Hozugawa Riverside Walk/Shopping Street

Walk down the scenic river or enjoy some souvenir shopping at the Arashiyama shopping streets!

*Assistance for getting back to Kyoto city center is available*

Ending Point

Hozugawa River

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

• Guide Fee

• Entrance tickets to Tenryu-ji Temple

• Boat ridde tickets

• Japanese sweets (dango) during boat ride

What‘s not included

• Hotel Pick Up

Tour Important Information

• Tour Duration: Approx. 4 hours with moderate walking and one short uphill hike.


• Scenic boat ride is subjected to seasonal change/weather conditions, it will be replaced with the Monkey Park if unavailable.


• Weather: Tour runs rain or shine. Please bring a small umbrella or rain jacket just in case.

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 - Jasmine L.

Joined 2025

Jasmine L.
5.00 / 5
(40 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Jasmine L.

Hi, I’m Jasmine! I am a friendly, multilingual guide based in Kyoto.

My tours are perfect for families with children and easy-paced for elderly guests. I offer warm, personal experiences filled with fun stories, local delights, and hidden gems you won’t find in guidebooks. Let’s explore Kyoto together!

Reviews

A lovely day filled with history and flexibility!

Jasmine did a great job of communicating ahead of time all the logistics and answered all my questions. During the tour she was very knowledgeable and super friendly. We have younger children who aren’t from a walking city so Jasmine altered the day to fit the needs of our family. It was a wonderful tour and we highly recommend Jasmine!

Jasmine is incredible!

There are so many things to say about our tour, but let's start with what a wonderful person and guide Jasmine is. She is very personable and conscientious of your needs throughout the day, which is a long one and requires a lot of walking/stairs. It's impossible to see Kyoto in full in a single day, but the places you visit with her are perfect. The market is vibrant and full of food/ware vendors, and without her we'd have been lost or sucked into a tourist trap or ten. She cruises through it expertly and gets you to THE spots, some of which are quite unique. The information she provided about Gion and geisha history was just enough without the endless droning of a history professor that some guides pretend to be. The temple visits are great, but there are hidden gems she takes you to that make the tour that much better with fewer crowds. At the end of the day, she even bought us a gift and gave us dining recommendations! It was such a great tour; we highly recommend it, and I'd give Jasmine 10 stars if I could.

Excellent day with Jasmine

We had a wonderful time with Jasmine. Despite rain and jet-lagged kids, Jasmine was great in showing the key sites, and finding sugar and coffee breaks. Highly recommended!

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