Kyoto: Avoid the Crowds at the Hidden Gems of Arashiyama Private Tour
ID: GYG816555-1300167
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Avoid the crowd and discover the true beauty of Arashiyama on a guided walking tour. Visit the hidden gems of the area as well as the iconic Togetsu Bridge and the bamboo forest.
Get away from the tourist crowds in the center of Arashiyama and admire the true beauty of the area. Meet your guide in front of the ticket gate of Saga Arashiyama station and head to the iconic Togetsu Bridge.
Admire the bridge and then head to the observatory of Arashiyama Park. Take a picture in front of the bamboo forest and then head to Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple with a collection of 1200 unique and whimsical statues.
Continue to Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple with 8,000 stone images and pagodas. On the way to Seiryoji Temple, go through the streets of Saga Toriimoto. Admire the street view filled with traditional Japanese houses and visit some local shops including a cocoon dolls shop and Washi paper shop.
Along the way, learn the history of Okusaga and Arashiyama from your guide. Finally, finish your tour at Saga Arashiyama station.
Highlights
- Visit the iconic Togetsu Bridge and the observatory at Arashiyama Park
- Admire the bamboo forest and take a picture in front of it
- Discover the mysterious 8,000 stone images and pagodas at Adashino Nenbutsuji
- See the whimsical statues at Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple
- Learn about the history of Okusaga and Arashiyama from your guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking involved.
Meet your guide in front of the ticket gate at Saga Arashiyama Station. The guide will be holding a yellow sign with DeepExperience logo.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
