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Kyoto Quiet Arashiyama and Sagano Temples Guided Tour
Product code 415512P5
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From JPY 6,000
Dates
Jul 31, 2026 to Dec 25, 2026
Start times
9:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Travelers
Adult ages 15-80
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Kyoto Quiet Arashiyama and Sagano Temples Guided Tour
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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Kyoto Quiet Arashiyama and Sagano Temples Guided Tour





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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
This tour is designed to help you avoid crowds and immerse yourself in the serene, nature-rich environment of Arashiyama. More than just experiencing its natural beauty, the tour is crafted to allow participants to feel the breath of history through their own senses. As you explore the distinct atmosphere and unique stories of each temple, you’ll feel like a traveler bridging the past and present. Through the guide’s narrative-style explanations and hands-on experiences, the tour draws out the "serenity," "inspiration," and "wisdom" that each temple has to offer. Sagano and Arashiyama are not just tourist destinations. They are extraordinary places where the lives, faith, and culture of those who lived in the past are deeply ingrained. By joining this tour, you will not only gain a multi-faceted appreciation of the historical charm of this area but also find an opportunity to reflect on your own life in the present day. Come and enjoy a truly special moment in a truly special place.
Overview
This tour is designed to help you avoid crowds and immerse yourself in the serene, nature-rich environment of Arashiyama. More than just experiencing its natural beauty, the tour is crafted to allow participants to feel the breath of history through their own senses. As you explore the distinct atmosphere and unique stories of each temple, you’ll feel like a traveler bridging the past and present. Through the guide’s narrative-style explanations and hands-on experiences, the tour draws out the "serenity," "inspiration," and "wisdom" that each temple has to offer. Sagano and Arashiyama are not just tourist destinations. They are extraordinary places where the lives, faith, and culture of those who lived in the past are deeply ingrained. By joining this tour, you will not only gain a multi-faceted appreciation of the historical charm of this area but also find an opportunity to reflect on your own life in the present day. Come and enjoy a truly special moment in a truly special place.
What's Included
Included
Tour Guide in English
Entrance fee for 3 temples(Tenryu-ji ,Giou-ji,Adashino-nenbutsu-ji)
Not included
Gratuities
No hotel pickup or drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
JR Saga Arashiyama ST.(Not Hankyu, Arashiyama or Randen Arashiyama) We will meet at JR Saga-Arashiyama Station at entrance gate . After you get off the train at JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, go through the ticket gate to meet me. I am holding a sign with your name .
End point
JR Saga Arashiyama ST.(Not Hankyu, Arashiyama or Randen Arashiyama) We will meet at JR Saga-Arashiyama Station at entrance gate . After you get off the train at JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, go through the ticket gate to meet me. I am holding a sign with your name .
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour 15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
1. “Giou”-ji Temple It was built in the 12th century, in the Heian period. “Giou” means a woman's name. This small temple is known as the stage of women's sorrows.. 2.”Giou” The main star is “Giou”. “Giou” was a dancer in this period. She was favored by “Taira no Kiyomori”, former Shogun in the Heian Period. 3. “Taira no Kiyomori” and “Butsugozen” “Taira no Kiyomori” (1118-1181) was shogun at that time. He loved “Giou” very much at first. But he moved his heart to another woman, “Butsugozen” “Giou” was driven away by him “Giou” finally became a nun with his sister and his mother and lived here in her rest life. 4.Tale of the Heike It was a tragic love story . The book Heike-Monogatari tells the tragic story of the dancer. 5.moss garden This temple has a beautiful moss garden spreading out in the temple, and the harmony of its serenity and greenery deeply impresses visitors.
Stop 2
15 minutes
Stop 2
Saga Toriimoto town Along the street on the way to another temple,old town is is well preserved. farmhouses and machiya houses are very well mixed and constitute of historical landscape in suburb of Kyoto Rakugai.
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 3
1. Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple It was built in the 13century in Kamakura period "Adashno" means "vain field".or heartless field. This temple also has tragic story. 2.History Time Line 3.Honen monk This temple's founder was Honen (1133-1212) He taught nenbutu, people chant the sutra 4.. Muen Botoke It means these dead and their spirits having no relatives to pray. Temple gatherd these kinds of born and enshrined. This area used to be thrown away dead bodies. People called here heartless field This temple has almost 8,000 stone statues of Buddha They were dug up and collected 5.Sentou Kuyo It means enshrined forever Every year in August, thousands of candles are lit and offerings flowers
Stop 4
15 minutes
Stop 4
The "Bamboo Grove" The bamboo forest path is recommended tourist spot in Kyoto. The bamboo forest path continues like a tunnel along the road running about 400m. It has been a villa area for aristocrats during the Heian period. There is no special entrance, so anyone can stroll through it. Admission is free, but it is only open from 9:00 to 17:00. The lush bamboo forest has a slightly mystical atmosphere all year round. You can experience the feeling of stepping into another world.
Stop 5
1 hour 15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
Tenryuji Temple Tenryuji Temple, is the head temple of the Rinzai sect, irepresenting Zen temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto. It is famous for its beautiful gardens and ceiling paintings. In 1994, it was registered as a World Heritage Site along with Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, To-ji, and Nijo Castle. First, there is the world-famous Sogenchi Garden. It is a stroll-style garden with a pond at the center, and it is also a borrowed scenery garden incorporating Arashiyama. These mountains spread out at the back of the garden. The garden was created about 700 years ago. It was created by the founder, Muso Kokushi, and it still retains its original appearance today. Furthermore, the garden is the first nationally designated historic site and special place of scenic beauty. It is like a national treasure of scenery, and there are only 36 of them in the country.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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