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Get away from the crowds and spend a wonderful day in Arashiyama which will undoubtedly stand out in your mind as you think back to your time here in Kyoto.
We begin with a morning stroll through the lush garden of one of Japan’s first Zen temples dating back over 1,000 years. We then head into the foothills and as we peacefully stroll back to town we visit twelve hundred stone Buddhas on a hillside, an Edo period cafe, an ancient burial ground, a temple founded by two former geisha, a working pottery studio, the villa of a silent film actor, a majestic bamboo grove, and the "shrine of love'. All this as we browse shops filled with handmade goods and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch.
Important Note: Each guest is required to bring an additional 5,500 yen (cash) for admission tickets and lunch.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet in front of the station. If you need directions to the meeting point please let me know where you are coming from and I will gladly send you the route.
Itinerary
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1
Start the day at this bridge, one of the most iconic images of Kyoto.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Visit one of the first Zen temples in Japan, home to a masterpiece Zen garden.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3
Walk the grounds of this temple with history going back to the Heian period. Your guide will tell you about the 1,200 stone buddha statues that you will spend time with here.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4
We will enjoy tea and sweets at this cafe which originated in the Edo period.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
5
You will see over 8,000 memorial stones gathered from the surrounding mountains and placed together on this site. Walk through a small but very picturesque bamboo grove.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
6
Visit what was once a nunnery founded by two ex-geisha. Walk through the moss garden surrounded by bamboo.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7
Spend time on the sprawling estate of a well known silent film actor. The views from this site are some of the best in all of Arashiyama
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
8
Travel through the well known Sagano Bamboo Grove.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Strollers will be available as we walk from site to site, but will not be allowed in the sites themselves. Stollers can be stored at the reception desk of each site.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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