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Arashiyama Tour with Scenic Boat Ride
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Joined 2025
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!
Meeting Point
Saga Arashiyama Station
- Saga Arashiyama JR Station (Main Entrance near Maison Matcha Cafe) Exit via SOUTH GATE.
Tenryu-ji Temple
A UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple, famous for its beautifully landscaped gardens that change with the seasons.
Bamboo Forest
One of the most iconic sights in Kyoto, this short walking path surrounded by towering bamboo stalks creates a magical, calming atmosphere.
Togetsukyo Bridge
Translating to "Moon Crossing Bridge," this wooden bridge offers stunning views of the Katsura River and surrounding mountains.
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*
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
• Guide Fee
• Entrance tickets to Tenryu-ji Temple
• Boat ridde tickets
• Japanese sweets (dango) during boat ride
• 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
Joined 2025
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
Jared E.
“10/10 stars!”
Jasmine was an AMAZING TOUR GUIDE! We spent two weeks in Japan and she was one of the highlights of our trip. She was fun, knowledgeable, and comfortable in leading us through a really comprehensive and thoughtful tour of Kyoto. I would recommend Jasmine as a tour guide to anybody—she was so personable and it made our whole day so much fun. 10/10 stars for Jasmine!!! We miss you and hope you come to visit California soon!!!
Gloria C.
“Day in Kyoto”
We had so much fun on this tour! Jasmine was a great guide. She customizes the experience based on your preferences and accommodated our diet restrictions. She’s very knowledgeable on the locations we went to and she also brought us to some hidden gems less known to tourists. I will book her again next time I’m in the area!
Tracy R.
“Old Kyoto/ Gion stroll”
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Jasmine was a wonderful guide, her knowledge of Old Kyoto and all things geisha was incredible - we came away learning so much. Jasmine was very patient and happily took lots of photos for us. We even got to see a Maiko! Would definitely recommend Jasmine as your guide. Our kids really took to Jasmine - very warm and kind. She also recommended an awesome restaurant in Pontocho Alley after our tour ended.
$256/ per group
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