Arashiyama Hidden Gems: Walking Tour escaping crowds
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. +A calm and intimate tour for those who seek deeper insight into Japanese culture. +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 person who chose “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 give you related information about the tale.
Options
Enjoyable/Relaxing Tour
Basic tour option: If you don’t know about The Tale of Genji, please chose this option. Up on request, I’m happy to provide guiding about it.
What's included in Arashiyama Hidden Gems: Walking Tour escaping crowds
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
+ 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.
Inclusions
- Original Tour Booklet (about 15 pages)
- Helping to take good photos. I’m learning Photography as my hobby.
- Guiding
- Ticket for Daikakuji temple & Osawa-no-ike Pond
- Ticket for Seiryoji temple
- Japanese snacks (Optional)- about 500 yen
- Insurance-Please prepare your insurance on your own if you need.
- Gratitude
- 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
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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.
End Points
- If you prefer to go back to starting point. I will offer FREE returning walking tour.
