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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Day Trip from Kyoto with a Local: Private & Personalized

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Enjoy a dreamy day trip to the tranquil district of Arashiyama, home to famous Bamboo Grove and some very cheeky monkeys! Visit some of the temples and explore the riverbanks around the Togetsukyo Bridge. Venture to the well-preserved, Saga-Toriimoto Street and smaller sites like Gioji. Sample an authentic meal at a neighborhood eatery - we find that lunch always seems to roll around eventually.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Day Trip from Kyoto with a Local: Private & Personalized

FromNZD $510.92Per Person

What's included in Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Day Trip from Kyoto with a Local: Private & Personalized

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Arashiyama
Pass-by Only

Explore the beautiful scenery of the Arashiyama district with its magical bamboo grove with a knowledgeable host by your side. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Discover hidden gems away from the crowds like the Jojakko-ji Temple, a quiet and pleasant temple surrounded by the beautiful nature on the mountainside of Ogura mountain. It offers a spectacular overlook views of Arashiyama from its 12 m tall pagoda. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Visit the monkeys at the Arashiyama Monkey Park - they’re cheeky things though, don’t be fooled by those adorable faces. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Inclusions

  • 6 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Tickets to Okochi Sanso Villa
  • A private personalized walking tour with a passionate local
  • Tickets to Monkey Park Iwatayama
  • Tickets to 4 of the following 5 temples: Tenryu-ji, Jojakko-ji, Gio-ji, Otagi Nenbutsuji, Daikaku-ji
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • (The host will be waiting in front of the Mister Donut) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

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We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you.

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