Enjoy walking and scenery such as bamboo grove and famous temples in Kyoto!
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Standard Plan 2025
The Highlight
- Visit Jojakko-ji Temple, Sagano Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji Temple, and Togetsukyo Bridge !
- Board the Yakatabune! ※Starting from January 2025, there will be changes to the order of the travel spots that will be visited
The Experience
- 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.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- 08:40- Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)
- Move from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station (JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)
- 30(min) Jojakko-ji Temple
- Sagano Bamboo Grove
- 30(min) Tenryu-ji Temple
- Togetsukyo Bridge
- 30(min) Board the Yakatabune
- *The guide will not board the yakatabune.*
- Move from Saga-Arashiyama Station to Kyoto Station (JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)
- 13:30 Tour ends at Kyoto Station Please head to your next destination on your own after the tour.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
- 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.
2024 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. Jan.10 - Feb.29, Jul.1 - Oct.31：JPY 1,500/adult,JPY 800/child Mar.1 - Jun.30, Nov.1 - Dec.25：JPY 1,500/adult,JPY 900/child 2025 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. Jan. 10 - Feb. 28, July 1 - Oct. 31, Dec. 1-25: JPY 1,500/Adult, JPY1,000/child Mar. 1 - June 30, Nov. 1-30: JPY 2,000/Adult, JPY 1,500/child
2024&2025 For July 1 - Sept. 23: Connection is not possible to the Kyoto Afternoon Tour and Nara Afternoon Tour.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location Avanti B1F Sunrise Tours Desk (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) / 8:30
For participating children 4 to 5 years old, please pay the following yakatabune boarding fare at the location. 【2024】 Jan.10 to Feb.29, Jul.1 to Oct.31：JPY 800 / Mar.1 to Jun.30, Nov.1 to Dec.25：JPY 900/child 【2025】 Jan. 10 - Feb. 28, July 1 - Oct. 31, Dec. 1-25: JPY 1,000 / Mar. 1 - June 30, Nov. 1-30: JPY 1,500
Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring 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.
Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)