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Arashiyama Tour: Hidden Gems and Scenic Views
5.0
3 Ratings
Kyoto
Step into the world of The Tale of Genji on a deep and quiet walking tour of Arashiyama and Sagano. Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and local flavors of this hidden gem, all while enjoying a personalized tour with a knowledgeable guide.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Nonomiya Shrine - + Seeing black wooden Torii gate. Only 2 shrines in Japan have black torii gate. + Seeing beautiful moss garden. + Knowing the way of visiting temple and praying. + Knowing the differences between shrine and temple. + Feeling relaxing as a spiritual place. + Getting Shrine stamp (Goshuin). (optional)You need stamp book and to pay stamp fee. ”The Tale of Genji Tour” gives you more guiding about the tale. + Experiencing physically the world of the tale. - Sagano Bamboo Grove - + Enjoying beautiful bamboo forest and soundscape of bamboo. + Taking photo time and memorable photos by Yusuke in bamboo forest. - Seiryoji Temple - + Experiencing old temple. This temple was built about 1,200 years ago originally. Present building was built about 300 years ago. + Seeing Japanese national treasure – Shaka Nyorai Buddhism statue. + Enjoying magnificent building and corrido with beautiful Japanese garden. + Getting temple stamp (Goshuin). (optional)You need stamp book and to pay extra stamp fee. There are 2 kinds of Temple stamp. Official stamp with paying and free stamp. + Enjoying local sweets. (optional) Sweets fee does not include. + Ticket is 400JPY ”The Tale of Genji Tour” gives you more guiding about the tale. + Seeing the tomb of Toru Minamoto who is the model of Genji in the tale. + Experiencing physically the world of the tale. - Daikaku-ji Temple - + Former Emperor’s Imperial palace called Saga Gosho that was built about 1200 years ago. + This temple is the hidden gem. You can enjoy traditional imperial palace without crowds. + There are some unique way of building such as nightingale floor, corridor of Murasame and so on. + This is former imperial palace so that you can experience how emperor and queen lived. You also can move without walking on the ground. + Getting temple stamp (Goshuin). (optional)You need stamp book and to pay stamp fee. + Ticket it 500JPY. ”The Tale of Genji Tour” gives you more guiding about the tale. + Experiencing physically the world of the tale. - Osawaike - + The oldest artificial pond in Japan. + Enjoying beautiful scenery in each season. + Ticket is 300JPY.
What's Included
- Tour booklet
- Professional guiding services
What's Not Included
- 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
Additional Information
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
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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.
Location
Randen-ya
In front of Locker area at the Keifuku(Randen) Arashiyama station.
Randenya is shop at Keifuku(Randen) Arashiyama station.
+Google map does not show exact place when you put correct station address.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sebd752
May 26, 2024
Calm and informative! - The views were really beautiful and my guide gave me a really in depth perspective of what Arashiyama is about.
Totally worth the price!
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Catherine_c
Aug 7, 2023
Delightful “Insiders view” of the bamboo forest and the temples and shrines surrounding it - Yusuke was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the various temples we went to. He went out of his way to make sure that I was comfortable and enjoying the experience. The scenery and shrines and temples were just phenomenal! We even went to a couple of secret off the beaten path, temples and shrines, and it was so very relaxing. Yuseke was able to navigate to avoid crowds and it was quite the personal tour of the bamboo forest also !Highlight of my trip!!!
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567yangd
Jul 11, 2023
Arashiyama with a historic theme - It was nice to walk around the Arashiyama area with a historical theme. Visiting places with a guide took the experience to a deeper level and I think I was able to appreciate the places more thanks to Yusuke.
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