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Walking Tour of Western Kyoto Arashiyama Kinkakuji and Koboshi
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8 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
Kyoto is undoubtedly one of the most famous cities in Japan. Unlike the urban and modern atmosphere of Tokyo and Osaka, Kyoto is an iconic image of traditional Japan for most tourists. Not only being symbolic, Kyoto is one of the oldest municipalities in Japan, the capital of Japan, and the residence of the Emperor from 794 to 1868, is home to countless temples, shrines, and other historically significant structures that still stand today. With so much to explore and experience, it is worth spending a few days traveling here in Kyoto.
This tour will focus on the western part of the prefecture. The west side of Kyoto is full of fascinating sights and hidden treasures. There are many natural landscapes, world heritage sites, and ancient temples. It takes several days to visit them all. Time is of the essence when traveling. We truly understand how valuable that time is. Therefore, we will take you to our carefully selected must-see spots in one day.
What's Included
- Guided tour with an English speaking guide
- Bus and train tickets required for the tour
- Koboshi experience fee
- Entrance fees for each spot during the tour
- Lunch
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
You can see us immediately after exiting the JR Kyoto Station central gate. We are waiting in front of the directory. We will be holding up a sign that says “Snow Monkey Resort.”
Start time
09:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Tenryuji Temple
Meet with your guide and JR Kyoto Station and start your journey to Arashiyama Station. Explore the Arashiyama area with your guide followed by the first stop, Tenryuji Temple. Build in 1339 by Takauji Ashikaga.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Togetsukyo Bridge
After spending some time at the temple, we will head through the bamboo grove to Togetsukyo Bridge. Togetsukyo Bridge has been a landmark in the Arashiyama area for over 400 years. A wooden bridge spanning the Katsuragawa River in front of Arashiyama offers a wonderful view. It is your lunchtime! There are many restaurants and food stalls along the river. You can either sit in a restaurant or try different types of street food. If you finish lunch before the meeting time, you can buy souvenirs at the lively shopping street.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Koju Ninenzaka
Once you have had your fill of delicious food, our afternoon begins with a traditional Japanese art experience – koboshi. They are traditional Japanese dolls dating back to the 14th century. They are generally considered good luck charms that symbolize resilience. You can take the Koboshi as a memento of your trip or as a souvenir for your loved one.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Ryoanji Temple
We will go to Ryoanji Temple and visit the famous rock garden after the experience. Traditional Japanese dry landscape gardens hide abstract Zen dialogues within the landscape, some even featuring stone recreations of famous scenes from Japanese history.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Kinkakuji Temple
The final stop of our journey is Kinkakuji. The official name is Rokuonji, and it is a Zen temple. It is one of the most popular buildings in Kyoto and is visited by many tourists every year. It is a complex consisting of gardens and buildings centered around the central Golden Pavilion and is said to be reminiscent of an earthly paradise.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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