3 h

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Stop At: Bamboo Forest Street, Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo, Kyoto 616-8394 Kyoto Prefecture

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of Kyoto’s top sights. We will be walking through the bamboo groves.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Nonomiya Shrine, Sagano Miyamachi 1, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8393 Kyoto Prefecture

This shrine is surrounded on all sides by the bamboo groves. Despite its small size, the shrine has a lengthy history which your host is going to tell you.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Gio-ji Temple, 32 Kosaka-cho, Sagatoriimoto, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture

Get away from the crowd and visit a place where locals go. Gioji is a small temple of interest in that it is a Buddhist nunnery - with a story.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tenryuji Temple, 68 Saga Tenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8385 Kyoto Prefecture

Tenryuji is the most important temple in Kyoto's Arashiyama district. It was ranked first among the city's five great Zen temples, and is now registered as a world heritage site.

Duration: 20 minutes

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Included

Entrance fees for the temples
Entry/Admission - Gio-ji Temple
Entry/Admission - Tenryuji Temple

Not included

Bottled water

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Features

Tourism

85%

Cultural

70%

Original

15%

Adrenaline

15%

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Arashiyama 16 Activities

Discover the Hidden Gems in Arashiyama

Kyoto

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