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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.
FROM$221/ per group
Be a Monkey Experience
Tired of big cities and historic sites? Then how about surrounding yourself with wild monkeys in a beautiful mountain?
In this monkey mountain, you can enjoy monkeys right beside you with no cages!! They would casually walk right by you.
It takes about 15-20min. walking to get to the top of the mountain, where you can feed monkeys and enjoy the breathtaking view.
There's no place like Monkey Mountain on Earth!!
Beside the mountain, you can enjoy the famous Bamboo Forest and Togetsu Bridge!
FROM$302/ per group
Arashiyama Sagano Bamboo Forest
I from Arashiyama to Sagano, one of the finest spots in Kyoto. In particular the view form Togetsukyo Bridge crossing over Katsura River is very impressive.
Arashiyama is populary known for cherry blossoms in spring and beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves in autumn.
You can enjoy walking through bamboo forests. They give us a sense of coolness, especially on May and June they grow lushly.
We visit Otagi and Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple with many small unuque statues.
FROM$221/ per group
Cherry Blossom Viewing Walking Tour
The tour starts at JR Kyoto Station at 9 AM. You will go to Demachi Yanagi Station by JR Nara Line and Keihan Line. From there you will begin walking. The main tourist attractions of this tour are Ginkaku-ji Temple ( the Silver Pavilion ), the Philosopher's Path, Nanzen-ji Temple, Heian Jingu Shrine Garden and Maruyama Park. The tour ends at Gion Shijo Station of Keihan Line.
FROM$189/ per group
Fushimi Inari - Secret Hiking Tour (private)
Did you know that the famous Fushimi Inari is not just a shrine? It is build on a holy mountain with thousands of red torii gates spread along the hiking trails!
In this tour I want to show you some secret walks, where you have a view of the many beautiful red shrine gates without the tourist crowds while also enjoying the nature. It is an easy 3-hour-hike!
This is a private tour. Perfect for solo travelers, family or friends!
FROM$104/ per person
Kyoto Mt. Daimonji Hiking Tour -Nanzenji to Ginkakuji Silver Temple -
Aren't you tired of busy sightseeing spots a little bit? Don't you want to move your body, and enjoy workout on the mountain path with calm historical sites? . I recommend this trekking tour. This tour involves hiking from Yamashina Bishamondo temple to Ginkakuji Silver Pavillion via Higashiyama trekking route and Mt. Daimonji with its panoramic view.
FROM$182/ per group
Kyoto back road trail/behide the major temples
There's numbers of trails around Kyoto where people's life and forest are closely coexist. In this tour, guests will be guided half-day tour which starts from just beside one of the famous tourist spot "Silver temple". The trail starts from well-maintained road, getting gently increase in slope. Then we suddenly jump into an open space which is called "Hidoko (fire bed)" where Kyoto's biggest festival ”Okuribi (bonfire)" is held. Great panoramic view of Kyoto city is also available here.
FROM$208/ per group
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Arashiyama Best Spot for Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Leaves
Kyoto was the ancient capital of Japan from 794 over one thousand years.
I would like to introduce you Arashiyama, Ninnaji Temple , Hirano Shrine and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.
Arashiyama Peak is one of the the best spots in Kyoto for viewing both cherry blossoms and changing colors of autumn leaves. A great number of Temples and shrines are scattered widely around this area. I give you the guide of Tenryuji Temple, Nonomiya Shrine and bamboo forest.
Spanning 230 meter across Katsura River, photos of the Togetsukyo Bridge often appear in tourist pamphlets. When cossing the bridge, you see Tenryuji Temple.
Tenryuji Temple is the headquarters of the Zen Buddhist Rinzai Tenryuji school. The temple was founded in 1339 by Ashikaga Takauji to pray for peace. You can appreciate the "Dragon glaring in eight directions." No matter where you are, this dragon is staring at you. Furthermore you can enjoy walking around the first stroll-type garden in Japan. The whole of Arashiyama used to be within the grounds of this temple.
Nonomiya Shrine is konown for it's marriage, children and academics. Speaking of shrine, it usually conjures up the image of a red torii, but at Nonomiya shrine the tree is used without removing the bark, known as Kurokitorii (black torii), the oldest type of torii in Japan.
When you exit Tenryuji Temple, bamboo forest called "chikurin" are spread out on each sides of paths.
Next I take you to Ninnaji Temple, Hirano Shrine and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.
Pass under the Niomon-gate of Ninnaji Temple, and the approach leading to the Chuomon-gate is so broad that it seems more like an open plaza than approach. The feeling of openness is one of the signature features of Ninnaji. On the left of the ground is Omuro cherry tree, known for its late-blooming cherry blossoms. To the right side stands the 36 meter-tall five-storied pagoda.
Hirano shrine has been famous for its cherry blossoms, too. There are about 400 cherry tees of 50 varieties inside the precincts. You can enjoy cherry blossom festival in April.
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is constructed to comfort the soul of Sugawara-no-Michizane, who was falsely accused of crime. He is now famous for a god of learning. There are untold number of the plum trees that Michizane loved so much on the grounds. You can feel the arrival of spring at the plum blosson festival on February 25th.
I can assure you that you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing or the changing colors of autumn leaves in Arashiyama Peak. Why don't you visit Arashiyama tour ?
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Thank you.
FROM$221/ per group
Konchi-in and Tenju-an---beautiful gardens
Konchi-in Temple is one of the subordinte temples of Nanzen-ji Temple, which is the head temple of the Nanzen-ji branch of Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism. Originally founded by the priest Daigo in the 15th Century in the Kitayama ourskirt of the morthern section of Kyoto City, it was later transferred to its present place by the priest Suden. For more than 25years in the early 17th century, Suden, who was also known as the "prime minister in the black robe", dominated in the fields of politics,diplamacy and culture.
All of the present buildings of Nanzen-ji Temple were constructed in the 16th century. Moreover many of them are designated as "Important Cultural Assets". Konchi-in has a famous dry landscape garden, Crane and Turrle garden. Tenju-an has two gardens, east and southgardens.
FROM$99/ per group
Autumn Tints Tour along Higashiyama Area with Extra Garden
It is a time to enjoy the Autumn leaves. Let's visit Nanzenji Temple, Eikando Temple, Ginkakuji Temple and garden along the Philosopher's Path and realize the colour
combination of Japanese Maple Tints, from green, Yellow, Orange, Red to dark colour.
FROM$211/ per group
Ski Tour for 3 days to Japan Alps, Shiga-High Land
Let's enjoy skiing at Japan alps
If you take a train early in the morning from Osaka or Kyoto, you can enjoy skiing in the afternoon at Japan Alps during Mid January to End March. The quality of snow is very nice to enjoy skiing
On your way back, you can enjoy skiing until 2:00-3:00pm and return to Osaka or Kyoto at night by train.
FROM$650/ per group
Monkey park & Bamboo grove
Iwatayama monkey mountain has 50 years history, and many monkeys are feeded at the mountain plaza.
You can buy treats and give them to monkeys directly.
It will take 20 minutes to go up to the monkey plaza.
After that, please walk around the Bamboo Grove, which is about 8 Acre space, and you will heal your physical body and spirits.
FROM$215/ per group
Be a Monkey!! Experience (Nov.15th - 30th)
Tired of big cities and historic sites? Then how about surrounding yourself with wild monkeys in a beautiful mountain?
In this monkey mountain, you can enjoy monkeys right beside you with no cages!! They would casually walk right by you.
It takes about 15-20min. walking to get to the top of the mountain, where you can feed monkeys and enjoy the breathtaking view.
There's no place like Monkey Mountain on Earth!!
Beside the mountain, you can enjoy the famous Bamboo Forest and Togetsu Bridge!
FROM$423/ per group
Be a Monkey!! Experience (Mar.15th - Apr.25th)
Tired of big cities and historic sites? Then how about surrounding yourself with wild monkeys in a beautiful mountain?
In this monkey mountain, you can enjoy monkeys right beside you with no cages!! They would casually walk right by you.
It takes about 15-20min. walking to get to the top of the mountain, where you can feed monkeys and enjoy the breathtaking view.
There's no place like Monkey Mountain on Earth!!
Beside the mountain, you can enjoy the famous Bamboo Forest and Togetsu Bridge!
FROM$423/ per group
Walking around Arashiyama
Arashiyama is Summer Villa Area of Emperors 1000 years ago.
I wish to introduce some beautiful and attractive places in Arashiyama.
Visiting places are adjacent then I wish to recommend you to visit each places on foot.
FROM$211/ per group
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove to Takao One-day Hiking
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.
FROM$234/ per group
One-day Trip to Ama-no-Hashidate #1
Ama-no-Hashidate, meaning the "Heavenly Bridge" in Japanese, is one of the "three most scenic sights" in Japan along with "Matsushima" or the "Pine Island" and the "Itsuku-shima" or the "Great Rock Island". It is a long sandbar planted with pine trees on the white sands. When you look toward the sight, you feel as if you were climbing a bridge on the ladder into heaven. That is the origin of the name of the sight. The guests can also see the panoramic scenery around it.
FROM$163/ per group
One-day Trip to Ama-no-Hashidate #3
Ama-no-Hashidate, meaning the "Heavenly Bridge" in Japanese, is one of the 'three most scenic sights" in Japan along with "Matsushima" or the "Pine Island" and the "Itsuku-shima" or the "Great Rock Island". It is a long sandbar planted with pine trees on the white sands. When you look toward the sight, you feel as if you were climbing a bridge on the ladder into heaven. That the is the origin the sight acquired this name from. The guests can see the panoranic scenery.
FROM$163/ per group
One-day Trip to Ama-no-Hashidate #2
Ama-no-Hashidate, meaning the "Heavenly Bridge" in Japanese, is one of the 'three most scenic sights" in Japan along with "Matsushima" or the "Pine Island" and the "Itsuku-shima" or the "Great Rock Island". It is a long sandbar planted with pine trees on the white sands. When you look toward the sight, you feel as if you were climbing a bridge on the ladder into heaven. That the is the origin the sight acquired this name from. The guests can also see the panoramic scenery.
FROM$163/ per group
Cycling Tour along Japan's Biggest Lake -15mins from Kyoto-
During the Edo priod, Tokugawa Shogunate established the highway system connecting cities to cities. The Tokaido Highway was the most important route connecting Kyoto and Tokyo (Edo). On this tour, we will cycle around the first post town of the highway from Kyoto, Otsu. The city Otsu is also famous for Lake Biwa, Japan's biggest lake. Let's enjoy the views of the lake and historical sites while cycling.
FROM$195/ per group
Kyoto Early Bird Trekking Ending with Ramen
Departing from Kyoto City Subway’s Keage Station, we will pass by Himukai Daijingu Shrine before making our way towards Mt. Daimonjiyama. As we ascend to the mountain's peak, you'll be greeted with panoramic views of Kyoto, stretching as far as Osaka. After descending towards Imadegawa Street, our journey will conclude at a charming local ramen restaurant.
FROM$55/ per person
Sunrise Kyoto Jogging Tour with Local Café Finale
Begin your day with a refreshing jog along the picturesque Kamo River, taking in the serene morning atmosphere. We'll make a stop at the Imperial Palace, where you can immerse yourself in the rich history of Kyoto's past. Afterward, fuel up with a delicious breakfast at a cozy local café. To invigorate your body and mind, we'll also incorporate invigorating Tabata exercises along the way. Join me for a memorable morning adventure that combines sightseeing, exercise, and culinary delights!
FROM$55/ per person
One-day Trip to Ama-no-Hashidate for Senior Visitors
Ama-no-Hashidate, meaning the "Heavenly Bridge" in Japanese, is one of the 'three most scenic sights" in Japan along with "Matsushima" or the "Pine Island" and the "Itsuku-shima" or the "Great Rock Island". It is a long sandbar planted with pine trees on the white sands. When you look toward the sight, you feel as if you were climbing a bridge on the ladder into heaven. The guests can see the panoramic scenery. This plan was prepared for senior visitors who wish to take enough time at spots.
FROM$163/ per group