West Kyoto & Arashiyama: Walking 1Day Tour w/Matcha & Calligraphy

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9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

In our tour, you will visit all must see spots in Arashiyama and North West Kyoto such as Bamboo Forest, Monkey Park, Otaginenbutsuji Temple, Tenryuji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge, Ryoanji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple. Especially, you will have special deep Kinkakuji experience such as Easy Japanese Calligraphy experience and Japanese Match and sweets Break in the temple with temple visiting.

*A calm and intimate tour for those who seek deeper insight into Japanese culture with small group up to 6 guests.

What's Included

Helping to take good photos. I’m learning Photography as my hobby.
2 Taxi and 2 bus fees
Tickets for all places and activities (4 temples, Monkey Park)
Match Break with Sweets in Kinkakuji Temple
Japanese Calligraphy Experience in Kinkakuji Temple
English guided tour
We will eat at local Japanese restaurant. Lunch is about 2,000 JPY. You pay what you order. It may be less or no choices for vegetarian and vegan. Please bring own lunch if you need.
Insurance: If you need, please prepare on your own.
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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Locker area at the Keifuku(Randen) Arashiyama station. Guide is waiting with holding visual sign.

End point

We finish at JR Emmachi station in Sagano line. We will help you to figure out how to get your next destination.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You can enjoy beautiful bamboo forest. Especially, we are in less people because of our early bird tour.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This is world heritage site. You can enjoy beautiful Japanese gardens and big tatami style Japanese living room.

    1 hour 5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    You can enjoy very beautiful scenery at the most famous bridge in Arashiyama. Let’s take good photos!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    You can see wild monkeys and feed!

    1 hour 10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    You can see 1200 Buddhism statues.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    You can see beautiful Japanese rock garden that has 15 stones but can’t see them all at once.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Our Kinkakuji visiting is special. Surely, we see kinkakuji temple building. In addition, we are experiencing easy Japanese calligraphy and Matcha with sweets in the kinkakuji temple.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total duration includes the travel time.
Supplied by Yusuke Tanaka

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Full-day Tours
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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