Kyoto, Arashiyama: 6-Hour Private Guided Tour
Join me for a walking tour of Arashiyama, a traditional district of Kyoto! We begin with a hike in Mount Iwatayama. Monkeys are friendly, and we can even feed them! We cross the Togetsu-kyo Bridge to reach the historic Saga-Arashiyama district, where we take a break for lunch. After our break, we visit the Zen Buddhist temple Tenryuji (14th century). The highlight of the day is a stroll through the world-famous Bamboo Grove. Afterward, we walk along the Katsura River, a real breath of fresh air.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Kyoto
- I meet you at your hotel's lobby. I have a board with your name on it.
Iwatayama Monkey Park
We will climb this mount together to meet monkeys! They are friendly and we can even pet them.
Saga Toriimoto old town
We will take a small walk through this so beautiful old touristic city where we can take our lunch there and buy some souvenirs.
Tenryuji Temple
Tenryuji, Zen Rinzai Buddhist temple, was built in the 14th century and is a piece in the confrontation between the Shogun and the Emperor. Visiting it, we will know better about Japanese history.
Arashiyama bamboo forest
We will walk through the famous bamboo forest, then park, forest and promenade near Katsura river to arrive to Sagano, old town of Kyoto.
Ending Point
Your hotel in Kyoto
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide and guide fees (his transport, lunch and entrance fees)
transportation fees (about 500 JPY/person), lunch, entrance fee (about 1,600 JPY/person)
Tour Important Information
This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Important message from the supplier
No special conditions for the moment
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
About Tour Guide Mouloud H.
Hello, my name is Mouloud and I have been living in Japan for more than 15 years, more specifically in Kansai. I mainly worked in the tourism field and now I would like to introduce you to my Kansai. Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and so on, so many things to do and to see! I already have some tours for you but do not hesitate to contact me if you have other wishes. I am waiting for you!
Bonjour, je m’appelle Mouloud et ça fait plus de 15 ans que j’habite au Japon, plus précisément dans le Kansai. J’ai surtout travaillé dans le tourisme et maintenant, je voudrais directement vous faire découvrir mon Kansai. Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, etc., tant de choses à faire et à voir ! Je vous propose déjà quelques circuits mais n’hésitez pas à me contacter si vous avez d’autres envies. Je vous attends.
Reviews
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Jean-dominique P.
“Dont choose Mouloud as a guide”
I wanted to have some expériences like forge, calligraphe, tea cérémonie, ikebana, and Mouloud was not helpfull at all to find them as he did not know them. He has no personal connections with local people, he just make you visit touristic places. He is the most expensive guide we had in Japan and let you find by your own on internet. Prefer other guides that are less proud of their value
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Mouloud H.
Thank you for your booking and for your feedback. Prior to the tour, I provided recommendations for several cultural experiences, including a swordsmithing workshop, tea ceremony, calligraphy activity and ikebana experience. I also contacted one of the providers directly to obtain additional information on your behalf. During our exchanges, I clarified several times that my role was to provide guiding services and cultural interpretation during the tour itself, while offering general recommendations when possible. More extensive research, comparison and arrangement of third-party activities falls outside the scope of a guiding service. I understand that you would have preferred a broader level of pre-trip planning assistance, and I regret that my support did not fully match your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and I wish you all the best for your future travels in Japan. Kind regards, Mouloud
Philippe D.
“Very rainy visit”
Osaka does not have a history as rich and varied as Tokyo. It is therefore less easy to find facets to share with tourists. Thanks to Mouloud for his support.
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Mouloud H.
Thank you Philippe for your review. I am glad you appreciated my support. Osaka does have a rich history and monuments from the 3rd Century and before (available to see in other tours), however the tour you booked is focused on the modern side of the city for 4 hours. We also visited Tsuyunoten Jinja, which dates from the 9th century. I hope you enjoyed Osaka during your trip.
Anissa B.
“Tre️s sympathique ”
Très bien
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Mouloud H.
Merci ici aussi Anissa ! J'espère que tout le reste de votre séjour s'est excellement bien passé.
$324/ per group
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