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Visit to Golden Pavilion and Arashiyama and Otagi Nenbutsu ji
Product code 429780P5
From
From JPY 16,600
Dates
Available from Jul 1, 2026
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 0-5, Adult ages 6-99
Options
Regular | Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, Wednesday Saturdays | Jōjakkō-ji
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Duration
6 hours to 7 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From JPY 16,600
Visit to Golden Pavilion and Arashiyama and Otagi Nenbutsu ji





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Duration
6 hours to 7 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
This tour brings together some of Kyoto’s most beautiful landscapes on a route that combines temples, nature and spirituality. We will start by visiting Kinkaku-ji, the famous Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple surrounded by gardens that reflect the elegance of the former imperial capital. Then we will go into Arashiyama, where we will walk through its bamboo forest and enjoy its traditional atmosphere. The route continues to Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, a less crowded and very special temple, known for its hundreds of rakan statues, each with a different expression. Accompanied by a guide in Spanish, you will discover must-see places and places with lots of character that show a calmer and authentic face of Kyoto. - Approximate duration: 7 hours guided tour. Includes entrance to the Golden Pavilion and Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple. - Guided tour in Spanish, with explanations about Japanese history, culture and spirituality. Minimum of 2 participants.
Overview
This tour brings together some of Kyoto’s most beautiful landscapes on a route that combines temples, nature and spirituality. We will start by visiting Kinkaku-ji, the famous Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple surrounded by gardens that reflect the elegance of the former imperial capital. Then we will go into Arashiyama, where we will walk through its bamboo forest and enjoy its traditional atmosphere. The route continues to Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, a less crowded and very special temple, known for its hundreds of rakan statues, each with a different expression. Accompanied by a guide in Spanish, you will discover must-see places and places with lots of character that show a calmer and authentic face of Kyoto. - Approximate duration: 7 hours guided tour. Includes entrance to the Golden Pavilion and Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple. - Guided tour in Spanish, with explanations about Japanese history, culture and spirituality. Minimum of 2 participants.
What's Included
Included
Tickets to Kinkakuji and Otagi Nenbutsuji (Jojakkoji)
Not included
Meals
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Kyoto Station Central Exit, next to the Kyoto map.
End point
Kyoto Station Central Exit, next to the Kyoto map.
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 1
In Kinkaku-ji we will visit one of the most iconic temples in Kyoto, famous for its elegant Golden Pavilion reflected over the surrounding pond. We will tour its traditional gardens and learn about the history of this Zen temple, symbol of the refined beauty of the former imperial Japanese capital.
Stop 2
20 minutes
Stop 2
In the Saga-Arashiyama area we will tour one of the most picturesque neighborhoods of Kyoto, known for its traditional atmosphere, its natural landscapes and its connection with the ancient Japanese nobility. We will stroll among quiet streets, temples, mountains and charming corners, enjoying one of the most special areas of the city.
Stop 3
10 minutes
Stop 3
On the Togetsukyo Bridge we will enjoy one of the most emblematic landscapes of Arashiyama, overlooking the Katsura River and the mountains surrounding the area. We will walk along this historic bridge, symbol of the neighborhood, as we discover its importance within the traditional image of Kyoto and its special beauty in each season of the year.
Stop 4
1 hour
Stop 4
In the bamboo forest of Arashiyama we will walk through one of the most photographed and evocative corners of Kyoto. Its tall bamboos create a unique, almost magical atmosphere, where the light, the sound of the wind and the path between the vegetation offer a quiet and very special experience inside the ancient Japanese capital.
Stop 5
45 minutes
Stop 5
In Saga-Toriimoto we will tour one of the best preserved traditional areas of Arashiyama, located on the old road to Mount Atago. Its historic houses, small shops and quiet atmosphere show us a more rural and authentic face of Kyoto, away from the busiest areas, before arriving at the Otagi Nenbutsu-ji temple.
Stop 6
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 6
In Otagi Nenbutsu-ji we will visit one of the most unique and tranquil temples in Kyoto, famous for its more than a thousand rakan statues, each with a different expression and personality. Surrounded by nature and far from the busiest areas, this temple offers an intimate, curious and very special experience inside Arashiyama.
Additional Info
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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