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One day tour in Kyoto (Arashiyama area)

Kyoto

7 hours

Tour will start from the Hotel in Kyoto. Frst visit is Kinkakuji temple (Golden Pavillion ),then, to Ryoanji tmple where is famous for rock garden. Tour will stop at Arasiyama area to take lunch and visit Togetsu bridge, Bamboo grove, Tentyuji temple and others. The last visit is NIjyo castle. As these places are normally crowded. using chartered taxi is highly recommended in order to effectively use your valuable time in Kyoto.

Premium tour of Kyoto (1) : Arashiyama, Nijo-jo Castle & Kinkakuji temple

Kyoto

8 hours

Why not enjoy your holidays in Kyoto? You can certainly get in touch with many things Japanese that we are proud of. They are old temples and shrines, cultural assets and the beautiful natural surroundings. You can also enjoy dropping in at souvenir stores and buy exquisitely made products, such as folding fans, porcelain and traditional Japanese cakes. I would like to take you to the following places, which are the three representative tourist destinations in this city: (1) Arashiyama It is the place where all the traditional natural beauties of Japan are combined together. They are Togetsukyo bridge, bamboo grove and the old temples. If you go up to the observation spot, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the gorge below. You can also see rickshaws of the olden times drawn by young people with smiling passengers on board. There are souvenir shops selling variety of goods and products. (2) Nijo-jo Castle (World Cultural Heritage Site) This castle was built in the early 17th century by the Tokugawa Shogunate government for the purpose of protecting the Kyoto Imperial Palace and as the accommodations when Tokugawa Shogun was in Kyoto. It was subsequently enlarged by successive Shogun. It is the castle as well as the palace, where you can see the powerful structures and beautiful gardens. You can learn, in addition, how great the power of Tokugawa Shogun was. (3) Kinkakuji temple (the Golden Pavilion) (World Cultural Heritage Site) The history of this temple began when the third Shogun of the Muromachi period acquired a tract of land in this area from a powerful statesman in 1397 and built a villa of his own to entertain the Emperor and members of the nobility. The upper two levels of the temple are covered with pieces of gold foil and are shining brilliantly against the background of the rich greenery. The pond in the foreground reflects the golden structure. It looks like the materialization of Pure Land of Buddha in this world. In addition, on the top of the golden structure is the shining phoenix.

Bamboo grove and Arashiyama area, three World Heritages.

Kyoto

8 hours

Arashiyama is the hottest tourist destination. It is incredibly beautiful in spring and fall because of its cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. In the fall, the leaves turn brown or red! In the outstanding Tenryuji, you will see a beautiful garden with beautiful mountains in the background. There are many other beautiful places with touching stories in this area. On the way back to downtown, we can visit two world heritage sites, Kinkakuji and Ryoanji. What a wonderful route!

Kyoto Golden Route (Nijo Arashiyama Kinkakuji Fushimi Inari)

Kyoto

8 hours

Kyoto was the ancient capital of Japan from 794 over one thousand years. I would like to introduce you Nijo Castle, Arashiyama bamboo Forest, Tenryuji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden pavilion), and Fushimi Inari Taisha. Fushimi Inari Taisha has 1,000 shrine gates, It had been ranked top among most popular scenic spots in Japan by foreign tourists for 6 years in a row. Your entrance fee is 2,300 yen /person..

Kyoto Golden Route : Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama area

Kyoto

8 hours

This tour covers the most popular spots in Kyoto. We will visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama area, Kinkakuji, Nijo Castle. I will pick you up at your hotel. You can visit almost all the popular tourist sites in Kyoto, incliding Kinkakuji, Arashiyama ( Bamboo forest, Togatsu bridge, and Tenryuji temple), Nijo castle and Fushimi Inari shrine. The itinerary can be customized according to your request.

Arashiyama half day tour

Kyoto

4 hours

Arashiyama is one of the most popular destinations in Kyoto, which is located on the western outskirts of Kyoto. Let's go back to the ancient time when aritocrats enjoyed there!

Full-Day Arashiyama and Kinkakuji Tour in Kyoto

Kyoto

8 hours

This tour offers a rich blend of Kyoto's natural beauty and historic grandeur. Starting at Tenryuji, we will explore this Zen temples stunning garden. A short walk leads to the Sagano Bamboo Forest, where towering bamboo stalks create a serene atmosphere. We continue to Okochi Sanso, the former villa of a famous silent film actor. After lunch, we head to Ryoanji, known for its iconic rock garden. The final stop is Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion, which provides a wonderful conclusion to the day.

Kyoto, Arashiyama Expedition Walking Tour

Kyoto

6 hours

The Kyoto, Arashiyama Expedition is a serene journey through Japan's natural beauty, perfect for all ages. Begin in Takao Forest, exploring hidden waterfalls, ancient temples, and secret shrines. Visit the peaceful Otaji Nembutsuji Temple and wander through the stunning bamboo forest. In summer, enjoy a refreshing dip in the Kyotaki River. This off-the-beaten-path tour offers a peaceful escape to Kyoto’s hidden wonders.

FROM$261/ per group

Michele S.

Arashiyama Awaits: A Serene Blend of Scenic Views and Cultural Gems

Kyoto

3 hours

This tour will take you through the serene and picturesque Arashiyama area, known for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. You will experience some of Kyoto's most iconic sights, including the Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji Temple, and discover the rich cultural heritage of the area.

Walking Tour of Kiyotaki to Takao ( hidden course Kyoto Arashiyama to north : Nature Tourism )

Kyoto

8 hours

This is a guide course of visiting Takao from north part of Arashiyama through Toriimoto and Kiyotaki. We'll start from walking through an area with a historical landscape before heading toward mountainous area to walk on a riverside trail. It is a beautiful combination of history and nature.

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.

Toriimoto walking tour & secret waterfall ( hidden course of Kyoto north of Arashiyama )

Kyoto

8 hours

We will take a walking tour of northern part of Arashiyama district called Toriimoto which has a historical landscape. This tour involves a small hiking to visit a sacred training ground of Buddhism where monks practice Takigyo which is a practice of meditation to stand under a waterfall. We'll also make a stop at a real hidden spot even many locals do not know of.

Hozukyo Nature Walking Guide Tour to Mizuo ( hidden course Kyoto north-west of Arashiyama )

Kyoto

8 hours 30 min

This is a guide course of visiting Mizuo from north part of Arashiyama through Toriimoto and Kiyotaki. This is the most high-end English guided tour I have. You will have a very unique experience that no others have the same because I am the only one and the very first person who wrote detailed information of this area in English. Even many locals living in Kyoto do not know of this way of visiting Mizuo from a trail. This is a beautiful trail goes along river of Kiyotaki and Hozukyo.

Penetralia Arashiyama and Sagano (Kyoto departure)

Kyoto

7 hours

Arashiyama used to be a resort of aristocracies having a 1200 years history and birth place of Japanese anthology of one hundred poets. We will walk around quiet area of Sagano in Arashiyama for 6 hours. We will visit Tenryuu temple(World Heritage), Bamboo trail around Arashiyama and Adashino-Nenbutu-ji , Otagi-Nenbutu-ji aroud deep Sagano area which have unique 8000 statues and another bamboo forest.

Tour of Arashiyama

Kyoto

4 hours

(Highlights) Arashiyama in Kyoto is where all the natural and man-made beauties of Japan are concentrated. You can see a 150-meter-long wooden bridge, steep mountains covered with trees of different colors, a clear river, traditional Japanese-style restaurants, paths that allows you to go for a leisurely stroll and pleasure boats floating on the river, and so on. You can spend a happy time all the year round just having a look at the scenery. Another attraction is the bamboo forest which you can reach by walking some 30 minutes from JR Saga-Arashiyama station. (How to enjoy) It is the place where people from all over the world meet: you can talk to other sightseers and share the joys of the tour. You can enjoy the ride on the old-fashioned "rickshaw" that can accommodate two persons for a fee if you like. But above all, just stand on the sidewalks of "Togetsukyo" bridge and look around: you will forget everything in the magnificent natural surroundings and really feel happy being there. (Others) You can take either a JR train for a fare of 280 yen of a bus for 230 yen to go to Arashiyama from Kyoto. The travel time is 20 minutes and 50 minutes, respectively.

One day trip to Arashiyama area and Kinkakuji temple

Kyoto

8 hours

Arashiyama is one of the most popular destinations in Kyoto, which is located on the western outskirts of Kyoto. Let's go back to the ancient time when aritocrats enjoyed there! if you like less-populated area( I mean a deeper side of Arashiyama ), let's discuss! Nextly, let's move on to Kinkakuji Temple, very flashy temple!

Trekking & Walking Tour in Fresh Green from Takao down to Arashiyama

Kyoto

7 hours

This tour is designed for those who are interested in trekking along the Kiyotaki River in fresh green and visiting lesser-known temples of scenic and historic interest on the way from Takao down to Arashiyama. The fresh leaves of maple, cherry and other trees amuse your eyes and the murmur of the stream and the chirping of birds delight your ears.

Trekking & Walking Tour in Autumn Foliage from Takao down to Arashiyama

Kyoto

7 hours

This tour is designed for those who like trekking along the Kiyotaki River in autumn foliage and like visiting lesser-known temples of scenic and historic interest with moss-covered gardens located in a serene environment.

Arashiyama Highlights: Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

Kyoto

6 hours

Experience the best of Arashiyama with our 6-hour guided tour from Kyoto. Explore the serene Bamboo Forest, visit the historic Nonomiya Shrine, and admire the stunning gardens of Tenryu-ji Temple. Discover the picturesque Hozu-gawa River and Togetsu Bridge, and encounter playful macaques at the Monkey Park. Enjoy a delightful lunch before returning to Kyoto, making this tour a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural exploration.

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

Kyoto

8 hours

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.

Hidden Gem of Arashiyama; Another Bamboo Forest

Kyoto

6 hours

You can visit another bamboo forest in the precinct of Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple. There are thousands of pretty tiny stone buddha statutes in the precinct. Why don't you extend your legs a little deeper to the hidden gem of the Arashiyama district?

Tailored 3-Day Private Tour Package: Explore Kyoto, Arashiyama, and Nara's Top Highlights

Kyoto

3 days

Discover Kyoto’s beauty in a 3-day private tour! Visit the golden Kinkakuji Temple, historic Nijo Castle, and iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine with its 10,000 torii gates. Explore the stunning Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the geisha district of Gion, and the serene Arashiyama bamboo forest. Customize your experience and immerse yourself in Japan’s rich history and culture at your own pace. Book now for an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind Kyoto adventure that will leave you with lasting memories!

FROM$1,672/ per group

Ahmed A.

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Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure

Kyoto

9 hours

Experience Kyoto and Nara with our "Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour." Start in Arashiyama, where you’ll walk through the stunning bamboo grove and enjoy views from Togetsu Bridge. Then, head to Nara to see the Great Buddha at Todai-ji Temple, interact with friendly deer in Nara Deer Park, and Todaiji temple. This private tour combines Arashiyama’s natural beauty with Nara’s historic sites for a day of memorable experiences.

Tailored Private Kyoto & Arashiyama Experience: One-Day Tour

Kyoto

8 hours

This personalized experience allows you to explore the iconic sights of Kyoto, including its historic temples and vibrant cultural districts. In Arashiyama, stroll through the enchanting Bamboo Grove, visit the tranquil Tenryu-ji Temple, and enjoy the scenic views of the Togetsu Bridge. With a tailored itinerary, this private tour ensures you see the best of both areas at your own pace, making it a perfect choice for a memorable and immersive day.