• Saga Arashiyama Station - Meet your guide at JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, right in front of the ticket gate.

Based on your interests, you will explore selected sites in the Arashiyama/Sagano area. We have compiled a list of popular and recommended spots for your consideration. Please select the ones that appeal to you from the list:
Typically, you can visit 2-3 locations during a half-day tour.

If the spots you wish to visit are not listed, feel free to discuss your preferences with the guide. The guide will then tailor the itinerary to suit your interests.

• Togetsukyo Bridge - Spanning the Katsura River, this 155-meter-long bridge is one of Arashiyama’s iconic landmarks. It’s an excellent place to enjoy the surrounding scenery with the Arashiyama mountains as a backdrop.
• Tenryuji Temple - With a rich history, this temple is one of Kyoto’s most renowned Zen temples. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it boasts a magnificent garden that offers a unique experience in every season.
• Okochi Sanso Garden - Created by Denjiro Okochi, a celebrated Samurai film actor, this expansive villa garden took about 30 years to complete and covers 19,800 square meters. Surrounded by cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant autumn leaves, it offers beauty in every season. The view of the Hozu River below and the city of Kyoto is also a highlight.
• Jojakkoji Temple - Situated on the slopes of Mt. Ogura, famous for its autumn foliage since the late Heian period (794-1185), Jojakkoji Temple features around 200 ancient maple trees that turn red, orange, and yellow, blending with the green moss.
• Nisonin - A serene temple surrounded by stunning landscapes that have endured for 1,200 years. Known for its autumn foliage, the temple is named ‘Nison-in’ because it houses two principal Buddha images. These images resemble twins, with their left and right hands symmetrically raised and lowered. Located a short distance from central Arashiyama, it offers a peaceful retreat.
• Giō-ji Temple - Known as the “temple of tragic love,” this temple was where a lady dancer, once favored by the powerful, became a nun after a broken heart. The temple grounds are adorned with lush green bamboo and maples, and a moss-covered garden. The window in the hermitage’s antechamber is also noteworthy, reflecting various colors depending on the light.
• Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple - This area has been a burial site since ancient times, initially using wind burial, later transitioning to earth burial, where stone Buddhas were dedicated to mourn the departed. The approximately 8,000 stone Buddhas and stupas on the grounds are the graves of those buried in the area.
• Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple - Dating back to the 8th century, this temple became uninhabited during WWII and was abandoned after a 1950 typhoon caused significant damage. It was rebuilt in 1955 when Buddhist sculptor Nishimura Kimitomo (1915-2003) became abbot, initiating the restoration of Kyoto’s most dilapidated temple. Known as a “temple of healing,” visitors can relax among 1,200 expressive statues of arhats carved by ordinary worshippers.
• Saga Toriimoto Traditional Buildings Preservation Area - Toriimoto is a conservation area at the far end of Sagano, about 600 meters along Atago Highway leading to Atago Shrine. The area features a mix of farmhouse-style buildings with thatched roofs and machiya-style buildings with two floors and tiled roofs, preserving the character of a traditional Japanese rural landscape.
• Monkey Park Iwatayama - For animal enthusiasts, this is a must-visit. Approximately 120 Japanese macaques live in the wild in this monkey park, which is rich in nature and offers year-round monkey sightings.
• Bamboo Forest Street - One of Kyoto’s top attractions, this area is filled with thousands of towering bamboo, creating a magical forest atmosphere. It’s a breathtaking spot that feels like stepping into a fairy tale.

• Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

• Optional: Entrance Fees (for yourself and guide)
• Private Van
• Hotel Pick-up

Explore the cultural highlights and beautiful landscapes in two historically important districts in Kyoto on a walking tour of Arashiyama and Sagano. This 4-hour tour allows you to choose a few locations of your choice within the Arashiyama and Sagano areas. How about crossing the Togetsukyo bridge to enjoy the river view and visit a magnificent temple like Tenryu-ji or a serene temple like Jojakko-ji Temple, and stroll through a beautiful bamboo forest?

Arashiyama/Sagano is a picturesque place where aristocrats have had their villas since ancient times. Whether you are a history and culture lovers who wants to visit temples, a nature lover or a shopper, there is always something for everyone in these areas.

Please choose 2-3 places that you wish to visit.

• A moderate amount of walking is included. Please wear comfortable walking shoes
• This is a walking tour. A private van is not included.
• Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between spots.
• The cost of transportation is not included in the price. Transportation fees will vary depending on the destinations you decide to visit.
• The tour will take place rain or shine.

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