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Kyoto Arashiyama Customized Private Tour with Licensed Guide

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240 minutes
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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.

Options

4 hours

FromNZD $268.83Per Person

What's included in Kyoto Arashiyama Customized Private Tour with Licensed Guide

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Meet with your guide at JR Saga-Arashiyama Station (in front of a ticket gate). Based on your preferences, you will visit select sites in Arashiyama/Sagano area. We have listed popular/suggested spots for your reference. Please choose the ones that interest you from the list: On average, you can visit 2-3 spots in a half-day tour. If you don't find the spots you want to visit, please feel free to discuss your preferences with the guide. The guide will then customize the itinerary for you.

Togetsukyo Bridge

Built over the Katsura River, this 155 meter long bridge is one of the iconic images of Arashiyama. It's a great spot to take in the surrounding scenery and Arashiyama mountains as the backdrop.

Tenryu-ji Temple

This temple has a long history and is one of the most famous zen temples in all of Kyoto. Known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has a stunning garden where the plants and flowers make for a different feel every season.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Inclusions

  • Private customized walking tour. Public transportation or taxis maybe used.
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Optional: Entrance Fees (for yourself and guide)
  • Private Van
  • Hotel Pick-up
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • JR Saga-Arashiyama Station (in front of a ticket gate)

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Ticket Redemption

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-If you have any food allergy or you couldn’t eat anything, please let us know when you make a booking. -We will do our best, but there is a possibility as we could not accommodate your acceptable food if you have a severe allergy. -This is a group tour -This tour includes App. 3.5 km walking and steps. -This tour does not accept Stroller or Wheelchair. -We will leave at start time sharp, so please make sure to be there on time! (We could not wait!) -During the tour, the guide will take a photo and we may upload it on our SNS. If you do not like it, tell us in advance. -Please come with comfortable walking shoes as this tour is mainly a walking tour -There could be a delay at when tour ends, if you have an appointment or plan right after this tour please let us know in advance ================================= On the day of your tour, our guide will be waiting at the meeting place with a board saying "Japan Wonder Travel".

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Japan Wonder Travel