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West Kyoto & Arashiyama: In-Depth 1-Day Cultural Tour
Product code 413800P2
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From USD 169
Dates
Available from Oct 12, 2024
Start times
8:00 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 13-85
Options
Basic Tour
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Duration
9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From USD 169
West Kyoto & Arashiyama: In-Depth 1-Day Cultural Tour
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Duration
9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
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 (ages 13+). Transportation by taxi is included in the tour price, while entrance fees are paid separately on the day.
Overview
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 (ages 13+). Transportation by taxi is included in the tour price, while entrance fees are paid separately on the day.
What's Included
Included
Helping to take good photos. I’m learning Photography as my hobby.
English guided tour
2 Taxi fees
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.
2 Bus fees paid on site
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.
Insurance: If you need, please prepare on your own.
Gratitude
Meeting and Pickup
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.
Itinerary
Stop 1
25 minutes
Stop 1
You can enjoy beautiful bamboo forest. Especially, we are in less people because of our early bird tour.
Stop 2
1 hour 5 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 2
This is world heritage site. You can enjoy beautiful Japanese gardens and big tatami style Japanese living room.
Stop 3
15 minutes
Stop 3
You can enjoy very beautiful scenery at the most famous bridge in Arashiyama. Let’s take good photos!
Stop 4
1 hour 10 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 4
You can see wild monkeys and feed! The monkey-feeding activity is supervised by park staff member.
Stop 5
40 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 5
You can see 1200 Buddhism statues.
Stop 6
45 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 6
You can see beautiful Japanese rock garden that has 15 stones but can’t see them all at once.
Stop 7
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 7
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.
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
Other
The total duration includes the travel time.
Other
Monkey Park may be also closed because of the weather conditions.
Other
Itinerary may be changed depending on weather, and operation.
Other
If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
Other
If you are late for the tour meeting time, we may have to leave you because this is group tour.
Health Other
Not recommended for person who has difficulty to walk
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.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
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1 reviews
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