Kyoto City, Western Kyoto & Arashiyama Tour with Matcha Experience
- Visit the beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Forest early in the morning to avoid the crowds
- Explore the beautiful Japanese gardens at the UNESCO World Heritage Tenryuji Temple
- See and interact with Japanese monkeys at Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
- Visit Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple and see 1,200 Buddhist statues
- Go to Ryoanji Temple, where fifteen stones and white sand in the rock garden symbolize the essence of Zen
- Discover Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), experience Japanese calligraphy, and enjoy matcha with traditional sweets
Options
Western Kyoto & Arashiyama 1-day Tour
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
English / Japanese-speaking guide
Guided tour inside the attraction
Transport
Seat reservation fees
Matcha with sweets
Japanese calligraphy experience
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Insurance
Additional Info
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Participants must be aged 6+ to participate in this activity
Children aged 6-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Participants must be aged under 85 to take part in this activity
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate
The activity is not recommended: high blood pressure / epilepsy / heart disease / asthma / other serious medical conditions / pregnant women / PWDs (persons with disabilities) / elderly / infants
Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
The following items are prohibited: firearms / weapons of any kind / drones / glass containers / illegal substances / cremated remains / flammable items
Pets are prohibited
Fitness Level Requirement: Beginner
Cash / Towel / Water bottle
Casual clothing / Walking shoes
Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions
Child seats are not available
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
What's included in Kyoto City, Western Kyoto & Arashiyama Tour with Matcha Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 07:50, meet up at Randen Arashiyama Station Center. In front of the locker area at Keifuku (Randen) Arashiyama Station Meet up: 7:50 Departure: 8:00.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
- [Transportation] By walking
- [Attraction/experience] 25 min(s), Guided tour, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 5 min(s), Guided tour, Tenryū-ji Temple
- [Transportation] By walking
- [Attraction/experience] 15 min(s), Guided tour, Togetsukyō Bridge
- [Transportation] By walking
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 10 min(s), Guided tour, Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
- [Transportation] By walking
- [Dining] 1 hour(s), Lunch, Enjoy lunch at a local Japanese restaurant at your own expense
- [Transportation] By car
- [Attraction/experience] 40 min(s), Guided tour, Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple
- [Transportation] By car
- [Attraction/experience] 45 min(s), Guided tour, Ryoanji Temple
- [Transportation] By bus
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Kinkakuji Temple
- [Transportation] By bus
- [Return] 17:10, at Emmachi Station, Depending on the conditions, the ending time may vary
- The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
Our Favourites
Start your day early to enjoy the peaceful Bamboo Forest before the crowds. Visit Tenryuji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and stroll through its traditional Japanese garden. Then, walk to Togetsukyo Bridge for scenic views and photo opportunities
Then, head to Monkey Park, where you can feed and observe wild monkeys while also enjoying a stunning view of Kyoto city from the mountain's summit. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local Japanese restaurant before visiting Otaginenbutsuji Temple, home to 1,200 unique Buddhist statues
The journey continues with a visit to Ryoan-ji, renowned for its rock garden that embodies Zen tranquility. Finally, discover Kinkaku-ji, experience Japanese calligraphy, and savor matcha with traditional sweets
Meet
Venues
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
