• Nonomiya Shrine -
  • Viewing the unique black wooden Torii gate. Only two shrines in Japan feature a black Torii gate.
  • Admiring the beautiful moss garden.
  • Learning the proper way to visit a temple and pray.
  • Understanding the differences between a shrine and a temple.
  • Experiencing the tranquility of this spiritual place.
  • Obtaining a Shrine stamp (Goshuin). (optional)*A stamp book and a stamp fee are required.

*”The Tale of Genji Tour” offers more insights into the tale.

• Immersing yourself in the world of the tale.

• Sagano Bamboo Grove -
  • Enjoying the stunning bamboo forest and its serene soundscape.
  • Taking memorable photos with Yusuke in the bamboo forest.
• Seiryoji Temple -
  • Exploring an ancient temple originally built about 1,200 years ago, with the current structure dating back around 300 years.
  • Viewing the Japanese national treasure – the Shaka Nyorai Buddhism statue.
  • Appreciating the magnificent building and corridor with a beautiful Japanese garden.
  • Obtaining a temple stamp (Goshuin). (optional)A stamp book and an additional stamp fee are required. There are two types of Temple stamps: an official stamp with a fee and a free stamp.
  • Enjoying local sweets. (optional) *Sweets fee not included.
  • Ticket price is 400JPY.

*”The Tale of Genji Tour” offers more insights into the tale.

• Visiting the tomb of Toru Minamoto, the model for Genji in the tale.
• Immersing yourself in the world of the tale.

• Daikaku-ji Temple -
  • Former Emperor’s Imperial palace, known as Saga Gosho, built about 1,200 years ago.
  • This temple is a hidden gem where you can enjoy the traditional imperial palace without crowds.
  • Featuring unique architectural elements such as the nightingale floor and the corridor of Murasame.
  • Experience how the emperor and queen lived, moving around without walking on the ground.
  • Obtaining a temple stamp (Goshuin). (optional)*A stamp book and a stamp fee are required.
  • Ticket price is 500JPY.

*”The Tale of Genji Tour” offers more insights into the tale.

• Immersing yourself in the world of the tale.

• Osawaike -
  • The oldest artificial pond in Japan.
  • Enjoying beautiful scenery in every season and the quiet bamboo forest.
  • Ticket price is 300JPY.

• Original Tour Booklet (about 15 pages)
• Helping to take good photos
• Learning Photography as a hobby
• Guiding

• Ticket for Daikakuji temple & Osawa-no-ike Pond-800JPY
• Ticket for Seiryoji temple-400JPY
• Japanese snacks (Optional)- about 500 yen
• Insurance-Please prepare your insurance on your own if you need.
• Gratitude

You will have memorable experience in the tour. We will organize “History” ”Phenomenal and beautiful view” ”Good Food” experience by introducing real and quiet Arashiyama. You can visit sites efficiently and comfortably by escaping crowd.

• This tour is for person who is interested in not only major sites but also other local hidden sites.
• Small group in the tour can save time to move and easy to answer your interests.
• My name is Yusuke and I plan this tour and do guiding on my own. I provide insider’ view as a local guide. I have knowledge and experience to guide more than 3,000 guest in Kyoto. I’m happy if I can help for you to enjoy Kyoto by introducing deep and quiet Arashiyama.

For guest who choose “The Tale of Genji Tour” Option

• All spots except bamboo forest appears in The Tale of Genji. I guide those spots with explaining of the context in the tale.
  *Both options visit same spots. “The Tale of Genji Tour” option gives you related information about the tale.

• Travel/Walking time is included on the total tour duration. We will walk about 3km/55minutes during the tour with enjoying local scenery.
• You have to take off your shoes to enter inside at Seiryoji-temple and Daikakuji Temple.
• This tour will take about 4 hours.
• Please bring snacks if you need. There are not many restaurants around the ending point.

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