Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour

This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. With Mt. Arashiyama as the backdrop, take a walk through the Sagano Bamboo Grove accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Enjoy the ever-popular Arashiyama which offers different scenery every season, be it the cherry blossoms of spring, the fresh greens of summer, the colored leaves of autumn, or the snowy scenescapes of winter. Visit the beautiful temple gardens of Tenryuji, a World Heritage Site considered as one of Kyoto’s best Zen temples. Enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto City from Jojakko-ji Temple, renowned for its beautiful scenery of colorful leaves in autumn and green blankets of moss in summer. Enjoy the scenery of Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama from aboard the yakatabune.

Highlights

  • This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter

  • Visit Jojakko-ji Temple and Stroll through Sagano Bamboo Grove

  • Visit Tenryu-ji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Board the Yakatabune

  • Duration

    5 hours

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) / 8:30

Start time

8:30 am

End point

Tour ends at Kyoto Station

What To Expect

Visit Jojakko-ji Temple and Stroll through Sagano Bamboo Grove
Visit Tenryu-ji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Board the Yakatabune

Visit Jojakko-ji Temple and Stroll through Sagano Bamboo Grove

Jojakko-ji Temple is a temple overlooks the town of Sagano and the city of Kyoto. The area is famous for its beautiful scenery when the colored leaves cover the mountain in autumn. From Jojakko-ji Temple, the tour will be heading to Tenryu-ji Temple while strolling along the Sagano Bamboo Grove, a popular spot among international travelers.

Visit Tenryu-ji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Board the Yakatabune

Tenryu-ji Temple is a World Heritage site. This Zen temple stands in one of Kyoto's leading sightseeing areas. The Japanese garden is complemented by the beautiful landscapes of Arashiyama, and has been registered as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty. Togetsukyo Bridge is a 250-meter-long bridge offers a spectacular location for viewing cherry blossoms or colored autumn leaves. Last, enjoy the scenery of Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama from aboard the yakatabune. The guide will not board the yakatabune




















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  • If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

  • This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.

  • The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.

  • If the yakatabune cannot be boarded due to effects of high water level, etc., the tour will visit Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture (partial refunds will not be issued).

  • In case the Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture is also closed (during exhibition change periods),the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will issue a refund for the yakatabune fare on the day.

  • If the yakatabune cannot be boarded due to effects of high water level, etc., the tour will visit either Fukuda Art Museum or Okochi Sanso (partial refunds will not be issued). If all of the above alternative destinations are closed or unavailable for entry, the corresponding yakatabune boarding fare will be refunded.

  • For July 1 - Sept. 23: Connection is not possible to the Kyoto Afternoon Tour and Nara Afternoon Tour.

  • For participating children 4 to 5 years old, please pay the following yakatabune boarding fare at the location.

  • As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. 　The total walking distance for this tour is approximately 3 km.

  • Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.

  • MONDAYS & WEDS AND SAT ONLY OPERATION

  • JTB Sunrise