West Kyoto & Arashiyama: In-Depth 1-Day Cultural Tour

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calligraphy at Kinkakuji Temple — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bamboo Forest — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

An in-depth, well-balanced day in West Kyoto—famous sites usually visited separately.

This tour was created to offer a complete, well-balanced day in West Kyoto—covering famous sites that are usually visited separately.

Rather than rushing, we move thoughtfully through the area, allowing time for cultural understanding, walking, and reflection with a small group (up to 2 guests, ages 13+).

Transportation by taxi is included in the tour price, while entrance fees are paid separately on the day.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 2 people
People per booking: 1–2
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: Yusuke Tanaka

Ages: Adults (13–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Helping to take good photos. I’m learning Photography as my hobby.
Included: English guided tour
Included: 2 Taxi fees

Not included

Not included: Admission fees (4 temples and Monkey Park), Matcha Break with Japanese sweets and Sutra Copying Experience at Kinkakuji Temple are not included. Please pay ¥5,000 per person on the day of the tour.
Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): 2 Bus fees paid on site
Not included: We will eat at local Japanese restaurant. Lunch is about 2,000 JPY. You pay what you order. It may be less or no choices for vegetarian and vegan. Please bring own lunch if you need.
Not included: Insurance: If you need, please prepare on your own.
Not included: Gratitude

Itinerary

Bamboo Forest Street

25 min

You can enjoy beautiful bamboo forest. Especially, we are in less people because of our early bird tour.
Tenryu-ji Temple

1 h 5 min Admission not included

This is world heritage site. You can enjoy beautiful Japanese gardens and big tatami style Japanese living room.
Togetsukyo Bridge

15 min

You can enjoy very beautiful scenery at the most famous bridge in Arashiyama. Let’s take good photos!
Stop 4

1 h 10 min Admission not included

You can see wild monkeys and feed! The monkey-feeding activity is supervised by park staff member.
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple

40 min Admission not included

You can see 1200 Buddhism statues.
Ryoan-ji Temple

45 min Admission not included

You can see beautiful Japanese rock garden that has 15 stones but can’t see them all at once.
Kinkakuji Temple

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Our Kinkakuji visiting is special. Surely, we see kinkakuji temple building. In addition, we are experiencing Sutra Copying Experience and Matcha with sweets in the kinkakuji temple.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of Locker area at the Keifuku(Randen) Arashiyama station. Guide is waiting with holding visual sign.

End point

We finish at JR Emmachi station in Sagano line. We will help you to figure out how to get your next destination.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total duration includes the travel time.
Monkey Park may be also closed because of the weather conditions.
Itinerary may be changed depending on weather, and operation.
If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
If you are late for the tour meeting time, we may have to leave you because this is group tour.
Not recommended for person who has difficulty to walk