【Tour for 2】Kyoto Arashiyama・Sanzenin Temple・Bamboo Forest Path・Sagano Little Train Day Tour｜Osaka Kyoto・Guaranteed Departure

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[Itinerary Overview]:

• 08:40 Depart from Osaka
• 09:50Depart from Kyoto
• 10:30 Sanzen-in Temple (about 120 minutes, free time, including lunch time, you can freely taste various Kyoto delicacies. Please pay for your own expenses)
• 13:30 Arashiyama Scenic Area (about 3 hours, free to move around) You can freely experience the Arashiyama train, stroll through the bamboo forest, or experience the Arashiyama foot bath. You can freely arrange it.
• 16:30 Return to Osaka
• 17:50 Arrive in Osaka

• Sanzen-in Temple

Sanzen-in Temple is located in Ohara, Rakuhoku, Kyoto, and is one of the three temples of the Tendai sect. The vast temple grounds of Sanzen-in Temple are full of towering ancient trees, moss, and gurgling streams. The cherry blossoms in April, azaleas in May, hydrangeas in July, and red leaves in autumn make the natural scenery pleasing to the eye all year round. The two pond-style gardens designed by Kanamori Sokazu - "Jubi-en" and "Yusei-en" are the best places to enjoy the scenery of Sanzen-in Temple in all seasons. The main wooden statue of Amitabha Nyorai and the statues on both sides of the temple are both important national cultural properties. (Tickets: 700 yen for adults, 400 yen for junior high and high school students, 150 yen for elementary school students)

• Recommended restaurants near Sanzen-in Temple:

Jingmei Tea House mainly provides: soba noodles, tofu dishes, creative cuisine

Ichifuku Tea House mainly provides: Udon noodles, soba noodles, rice bowls

The main services provided by Ryokawa Tea House are: Udon noodles, Yuba dishes

Shinomatsumon mainly offers: Kyoto cuisine, tofu cuisine, and soup leaf cuisine

• Arashiyama

The Arashiyama area consists of two areas, Arashiyama and Sagano. This area is not only rich in cultural attractions, but also has natural scenery that changes with the seasons and retro trains. There are many ancient temples and shrines here. Tenryuji Temple is a world heritage-level monument. There is a famous bamboo forest trail between Nonomiya Shrine and Okochi Sanso. As a holy place for cherry blossoms and maple leaves, Arashiyama attracts a large number of tourists every spring and autumn. Tickets for the Sagano train are often hard to come by, while it is very quiet in winter and summer, suitable for travelers who like quietness. There are many old restaurants, Japanese confectionery shops and cute grocery stores in the Arashiyama area. You can also rent kimonos and rickshaws. It is a very suitable place to slow down.

Recommended itinerary (please pay for your own expenses, it is recommended to choose one of the tours)

1. Sagano Train (recommended route: Sagano-Kameoka Station-Sagano)

Operating period: from March 1 to December 29 (January and February are winter maintenance periods and the train will not run) Closed on Wednesdays

2. Sagano Bamboo Forest Trail

Sagano Bamboo Forest is located in Arashiyama. The bamboo forest trail is about 500 meters long. You can walk through Nonomiya Shrine to Okochi Sanso to reach the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Walking through the bamboo forest, you can hear the sound of wind blowing through the bamboo leaves, which has been rated as one of the 100 most worthy sounds in Japan. This is also where Ang Lee filmed "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". The Tenryuji Temple in the trail has a very wonderful Japanese garden scenery. During the Arashiyama Lantern Festival in December every year, the bamboo forest and Togetsukyo Bridge will be illuminated by lights, which is a different scene in winter.

3. Arashiyama Station Foot Bath Onsen HANNARI-HOKKORI Square is deep inside the Arashiyama Station. There is a Japanese foot bath. The foot bath is based on the JR Kyushu Yufuin Station. If you buy seasonal desserts at the store next to it, you can enjoy the foot bath while tasting them. Let the water of Arashiyama Hot Spring completely eliminate your fatigue after walking. Address: 20-2, Saga Tenryuji Zorojicho, Ukyo District, Kyoto City (200 yen usage fee including towel) The foot bath is self-service. First, go to the station information center to buy a ticket, and a towel is attached to wipe your feet. Please wash your feet before bathing. There is a place to wash at the entrance.

• Shinsaibashi

Osaka's most famous shopping street is home to large department stores, chain drugstores, old brand stores, and small shops. There are all kinds of goods of all grades and styles, and Hello Kitty and Disney stores are also located here. This is also a gathering place for drugstores that girls like, where you can buy cosmetics and skin care products at will. Most stores are equipped with Chinese shopping guides, so you can easily enjoy the fun of shopping.

• Dotonbori

Synonymous with Osaka's gourmet food, this street never rests, whether it's day or night. As the birthplace of Osaka's so-called "eat until you drop" food culture, Dotonbori has many delicious snacks such as octopus balls, Okonomiyaki, and Kinryu Ramen, as well as traditional Japanese izakayas and various Internet-famous restaurants, such as the popular Kani Doraku.