Walking Tour of Western Kyoto : Arashiyama, Kinkakuji and Koboshi
- This is a one-day tour that visits carefully selected famous sightseeing spots in western Kyoto. We will guide you around with explanations.
- We will not only show you around the city, but also tell you about its history and culture. We will do our best to help you understand this city more deeply.
- It is also a tour where you can learn about and actually experience the traditions of Japanese art that have been passed down since ancient times.
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Walking Tour of Western Kyoto : Arashiyama, Kinkakuji and Koboshi
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
Admission to: Koboshi experience fee
English-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-5
Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
What's included in Walking Tour of Western Kyoto : Arashiyama, Kinkakuji and Koboshi
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 09:00, meet up at Kyoto Station. Inside Kyoto Station, just outside the JR Central Ticket Gates, 1st floor (street level). Kyoto Tower side. Look for our staff near the information board, holding a Snow Monkey Resorts sign..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 09:30, Guided tour, Arashiyama, Registered as a World Heritage Site, explore the temple of Tenryuji grounds with your tour guide. Followed by the walk through the world famous bamboo forest
- [Attraction/experience] 12:30, Guided tour, Koju Kyoto Ninenzaka Store, Our afternoon begins with a traditional Japanese art experience – koboshi. They are traditional Japanese dolls dating back to the 14th century. Considered good luck charms that symbolize resilience
- [Attraction/experience] 15:00, Guided tour, Ryoanji Temple, We will go to Ryoanji Temple and visit the famous rock garden after the experience. Traditional Japanese dry landscape gardens hide abstract Zen dialogues within the landscape
- [Attraction/experience] 15:00, Guided tour, Kinkakuji Temple, The final stop of our journey is Kinkakuji. The official name is Rokuonji, and it is a Zen temple. It is one of the most popular buildings in Kyoto and is visited by many tourists every year.
- [Return] 17:00, at Kyoto Station,
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Kyoto is undoubtedly one of the most famous cities in Japan. Unlike the urban and modern atmosphere of Tokyo and Osaka, Kyoto is an iconic image of traditional Japan for most tourists. Not only being symbolic, Kyoto is one of the oldest municipalities in Japan, the capital of Japan and the residence of the Emperor from 794 to 1868, is home to countless temples, shrines, and other historically significant structures that still stand today. With so much to explore and experience, it is worth spending a few days travelling here in Kyoto.
This tour will focus on the western part of the prefecture. The west side of Kyoto is full of fascinating sights and hidden treasures. There are many natural landscapes, world heritage sites, and ancient temples.
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Venues
- Kyoto Station
