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Arashiyama Hidden Gems: Walking Tour escaping crowds

الوصف

Explore a quieter, more local Arashiyama on a relaxed walking tour. This experience focuses on hidden paths, calm temples, scenic views, and local food—beyond the typical tourist route. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to enjoy Arashiyama comfortably and thoughtfully, with a small group (up to 6 guests) and a local guide. My name is Yusuke. I designed this tour and guide it myself as a local Kyoto guide. With experience guiding over 3,000 guests, I aim to help you enjoy a deeper and calmer Arashiyama. For guests who choose the “The Tale of Genji” option: Most of the places visited on this tour (except the bamboo forest) appear in The Tale of Genji. If you are interested, I will explain the historical and literary context during the tour. Both options visit the same locations. The “The Tale of Genji” option simply adds deeper literary storytelling.

أبرز النقاط

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Small Group
Nature Walks
Weather Dependent - Moderate
Additional fees
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

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مرشد باللغة

Giapponese, Inglese

يشمل النقل

Raduno al punto d'incontro

ما هو مشمول

مشمول

Original Tour Booklet (about 15 pages)
Helping to take good photos. I’m learning Photography as my hobby.
Guiding

غير مشمول

Ticket for Daikakuji temple & Osawa-no-ike Pond
Ticket for Seiryoji temple
Japanese snacks (Optional)- about 500 yen
Insurance-Please prepare your insurance on your own if you need.
Gratitude

خط السير

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+ Seeing black wooden Torii gate. Only 2 shrines in Japan ha
+ Seeing black wooden Torii gate. Only 2 shrines in Japan have black torii gate. + Seeing beautiful moss garden. + Knowing the way of visiting temple and praying. + Knowing the differences between shrine and temple. + Feeling relaxing as a spiritual place. + Getting Shrine stamp (Goshuin). (optional)*You need stamp book and to pay stamp fee. *”The Tale of Genji Tour” gives you more guiding about the tale. + Experiencing physically the world of the tale.
30 min
2
+ Enjoying beautiful bamboo forest and soundscape of bamboo.
+ Enjoying beautiful bamboo forest and soundscape of bamboo. + Taking photo time and memorable photos by Yusuke in bamboo forest.
15 min
3
+ Experiencing old temple. This temple was built about 1,200
+ Experiencing old temple. This temple was built about 1,200 years ago originally. Present building was built about 300 years ago. + Seeing Japanese national treasure – Shaka Nyorai Buddhism statue. + Enjoying magnificent building and corrido with beautiful Japanese garden. + Getting temple stamp (Goshuin). (optional)*You need stamp book and to pay extra stamp fee. *There are 2 kinds of Temple stamp. Official stamp with paying and free stamp. + Enjoying local sweets. (optional) *Sweets fee does not include. + Ticket is 400JPY *”The Tale of Genji Tour” gives you more guiding about the tale. + Seeing the tomb of Toru Minamoto who is the model of Genji in the tale. + Experiencing physically the world of the tale.
55 minالدخول غير مشمول
4
+ Former Emperor’s Imperial palace called Saga Gosho that wa
+ Former Emperor’s Imperial palace called Saga Gosho that was built about 1200 years ago. + This temple is the hidden gem. You can enjoy traditional imperial palace without crowds. + There are some unique way of building such as nightingale floor, corridor of Murasame and so on. + This is former imperial palace so that you can experience how emperor and queen lived. You also can move without walking on the ground. + Getting temple stamp (Goshuin). (optional)*You need stamp book and to pay stamp fee. + Ticket it 500JPY. *”The Tale of Genji Tour” gives you more guiding about the tale. + Experiencing physically the world of the tale.
50 minالدخول غير مشمول
5
+ The oldest artificial pond in Japan. + Enjoying beautiful
+ The oldest artificial pond in Japan. + Enjoying beautiful scenery in each season and quiet bamboo forest. + Ticket is 300JPY.
20 minالدخول غير مشمول

نقطة الالتقاء

In front of Locker area at the Keifuku(Randen) Arashiyama station. Randenya is shop at Keifuku(Randen) Arashiyama station. +Google map does not show exact place when you put correct station address.

معلومات مفيدة

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel/Walking time is included on the total tour duration. We will walk about 3km/55minutes during the tour with enjoying local scenery.
You have to take off your shoes to enter inside at Seiryoji-temple and Daikakuji Temple.
This tour will take about 4 hours.
Please bring snacks if you need. There are not many restaurants around the ending point.
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
If you'd like to return to the starting point, I'll be happy to walk back with you at no extra charge.

سياسة الإلغاء

الإلغاء المجاني متاح

قبل أكثر من 1 يوماسترداد 100%
قبل 0–1 يوماسترداد 0%

الأسعار حسب الفئة العمرية

Adulto12-99 anni
€89

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الخيارات المتاحة

Relaxed Arashiyama Tour
Basic tour option: Enjoy Arashiyama’s scenery, nature, history, and local culture through a relaxing walking tour.
The Tale of Genji Tour
Extra guiding option: Enjoy the same itinerary with additional stories about The Tale of Genji and its connections to the places we visit.