Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys & secret spots
OTHER LANGUAGES (FRENCH / GERMAN / SPANISH) Some guides from our team can speak more than English and Japanese, but we cannot guarantee a specific language other than English on a shared tour. To confirm the availability of your preferred language on the date you wish to book our tour, don't hesitate to get in touch with us before your booking. Thank you.
This is a walking Tour.
Like other famous places, most travelers don't know the real potential of Arashiyama, unless someone shows it to them. We are here to make your trip to Arashiyama memorable and help you the best way we can to make every second you spend in that area count.
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Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys & secret spots
What's included in Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys & secret spots
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Arashiyama Park, Kameyama Area
Explore the bamboo grove and reach the top of Arashiyama park
Okochi Sanso Garden
Take your time to enjoy the private Okochi Sanso garden, sit and take a deep breath, with a beverage served in a former tea house turned into a rest area.
Tenryu-ji Temple
Explore one of the most famous temples in the city, indoors and outdoors, and admire the Koi fish in the pond. Enjoy nature around you and learn more about the place you are visiting.
Inclusions
- Okochi Sanso Entrance Ticket
- Shopping/Translation assistance
- Monkey Park Entrance Ticket
- Tenryuji Entrance Ticket
- Guide Fee
- Shopping and Souvenirs
- Lunch
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ⚠️PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⚠️
- OTHER LANGUAGES (FRENCH / GERMAN / SPANISH) Some guides from our team can speak more than English and Japanese, but we cannot guarantee a specific language other than English on a shared tour. To confirm the availability of your preferred language on the date you wish to book our tour, Please contact us prior to your booking. Thank you.
- While single travelers can book this tour directly, there is a "2 guests minimum" rule to give the tour a GO. in case of a single guest, the session might be cancelled and the guest will be notify as soon as possible, offering a rescheduling, or a full-refund.
- This is NOT a private tour. It's a group tour that can have up to 12 people.
- Please note that this is a WALKING TOUR, not a bus tour.
- Please note, this tour is APPROXIMATELY 5 hours, meaning it can differ by around 30 minutes before or after the estimated time.
- The access to the top of the Monkey Park consists of a short hike (15-20 minutes) through a steep path. Please get comfortable shoes and make sure you are in a reasonable physical condition to do it. Thank you.
- Please get to the meeting location 15 minutes before the departure time. As we have other groups in the tour, we cannot accept any late guests. If you are late to the tour, YOU CANNOT JOIN the tour and will not be given a refund.
- Our Hotline will reach out to you through what's app on departure time if you have not arrived, so please download WhatsApp prior to this tour. This will make any last minute communication easier between the guide and the guests.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet by the map down the stairs on the north side of the JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station. Get off the train at the JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, pass the gates, turn RIGHT, go downstairs, and meet your guide near the map, next to the vending machines. The guide wears a "JTA" navy cap and/or polo shirt.
End Points
- The tour officially ends at the Monkey Park. Please listen to your guide's instructions, grab your ticket, and go for a short hike, leading you to the monkeys and one of the best views of Kyoto. Take all the time you need, and leave the Monkey Park anytime you want. Thank you for joining us.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
⚠️PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⚠️ OTHER LANGUAGES (FRENCH / GERMAN / SPANISH) Some of our team's guides can speak more than English and Japanese, but we cannot guarantee a specific language other than English on a shared tour. Please contact us prior to your booking to confirm the availability of your preferred language on the date you wish to book our tour. Thank you.