Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour

Explore the beautiful Arashiyama area of Kyoto on this easy and enjoyable walking tour with an English-speaking guide. Walk through the peaceful Sagano Bamboo Grove, where tall bamboo trees create a calm and magical path. Visit Tenryu-ji Temple, a well-known Zen temple with lovely gardens and quiet surroundings. At Jojakko-ji Temple, enjoy wide views of the city and see nature’s beauty, with green moss in the summer and colorful leaves in the fall.

Take in the relaxing sights of the river and mountains as you cross the famous Togetsukyo Bridge. Later, ride a traditional yakatabune boat and enjoy the view from the water. Arashiyama is a place that looks beautiful in every season—whether it's cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, bright leaves in autumn, or soft snow in winter.

What’s Covered

• Entry to all listed spots

• English-speaking guide

• Train from Kyoto Station to Saga Arashiyama

• Return train (if lunch not included)

• Yakatabune cruise with lunch (if selected)

What’s Extra

• Anything not listed

• Personal spending

Good to Know

• E-voucher will be emailed; show it at the meeting point on the day

• Minimum of 2 participants required; tour may be canceled if not met 4 days before departure

• Public transport is used with non-reserved seating; seats may not be available

• Itinerary and timing may change due to traffic or crowding

• If yakatabune cannot operate (e.g. high water), alternate locations will be visited instead

• No partial refunds if substitute attractions are visited

• If all backup sites are closed, yakatabune fare will be refunded based on the season

• Children aged 4–5 must pay yakatabune fare at the site (amount varies by date)

• Meeting point is Avanti B1F Sunrise Tours Desk, across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, at 8:30

• Expect around 3 km of walking; wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes

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