West Kyoto & Arashiyama: In-Depth 1-Day Cultural Tour

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Kyoto, Japan

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

An in-depth, well-balanced day in West Kyoto—famous sites usually visited separately.

This tour was created to offer a complete, well-balanced day in West Kyoto—covering famous sites that are usually visited separately.

Rather than rushing, we move thoughtfully through the area, allowing time for cultural understanding, walking, and reflection with a small group (ages 13+).

This tour is priced per person to keep the experience personal and fair for all guests, including solo travelers.

Transportation by taxi is included in the tour price, while entrance fees are paid separately on the day.

What's Included

Helping to take good photos. I’m learning Photography as my hobby.
English guided tour
2 Taxi fees
4 temples & Monkey Park ticket, snack (Match Break with Sweets in Kinkakuji Temple), Japanese Calligraphy Experience in Kinkakuji Temple - paid on site
2 Bus fees paid on site
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
Randen Arashiyama Station Center

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
    Bamboo Forest Street

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

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Tenryu-ji Temple

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

    1 hour 5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Togetsukyo Bridge

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

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

    You can see wild monkeys and feed!

    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple

    You can see 1200 Buddhism statues.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Ryoan-ji Temple

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

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Kinkakuji Temple

    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 not 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.
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Cancellation Policy

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