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We keep groups small, with a maximum of 10 guests, so you enjoy a truly premium experience.
Your route avoids crowds and follows quiet, insider paths that bring you closer to real local life and the beauty of nature.
Also you'll be guided by someone who actually lives here — not a script reader — so you get the real stories, secret spots, and local life instead of the standard tourist version. You'll learn why emperors, nobles, and wealthy merchants all chose Arashiyama as their private retreat, and how history, food culture, zen culture and daily life all connect to this landscape.
By the time you’ve seen the views, tasted the flavors, and heard the truth behind Arashiyama, you won’t just visit Arashiyama — you’ll understand it and fall in love with its soul.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the matcha shop, holding a red “WonderlandJapan” flag and greeting you with a warm smile before we begin our walk through the poetic streets of Arashiyama.
Our tour ends at Kyoto Tea Ceremony & Matcha Making TIA Arashiyama Shop. From there, a dedicated matcha instructor will lead you through the authentic tea ceremony and matcha-making experience.
Itinerary
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1
Discover the history of the Sagano Romantic Train. Explore the origin and meaning of Saga (Sagano).
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Discover the history of Shinbutsu Shūgō, the fusion of Shinto and Buddhism.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Taste Kyoto’s hidden local snack shops.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Bamboo Forest Street
Walk into Zen and bamboo, uncover the origin story of Kyoto’s bamboo grove and why it became iconic.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Mikami Shrine
Kyoto’s most beloved hair stylist shrine — a unique beauty and hair-growth power spot you can only visit in Arashiyama.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The secret panoramic viewpoint where you get Kyoto’s river, mountains and ancient stories.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Holding that clean white “%” cup with Arashiyama’s river and mountains behind you is the ultimate Kyoto flex — it’s the Instagram shot that basically says, “Yes, I was in Kyoto.”
Admission ticket free -
7Togetsukyo Bridge
“Moon-Crossing Bridge.” Calm river, soft moonlight, mountains hugging both sides. it’s Kyoto’s classic “let’s take a walk together” spot.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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From here, a dedicated matcha instructor will lead you through the authentic tea ceremony and matcha-making experience.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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