Private tour in Arashiyama Andrew W
up to 4 people
7 hours
Walking
1
Andrew W.
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We head to Arashiyama- a small town in western Kyoto where I lived for a couple of years early on in my time living in Japan. This is one of the most wonderful areas to get close to nature while spending time at a range of eclectic sites that are not filled with tourists. Strolling down the hillside, we will have the chance to see over 1, 000 stone Buddhas on a hillside at a temple where I am close friends with the head monk, a burial ground that goes back to ancient times, a temple founded by two former geisha, a former villa of a famous actor with a sprawling garden, a bamboo grove, and the first Zen garden dating back to the 1200's. In between we will browse shops filled with handmade goods and enjoy a delicious udon lunch paired with traditional sweets. The day ends with a walk along the river to take in the iconic view of Arashiyama before we head back to the city. This is one of my favorite ways to spend a day in Kyoto and I am looking forward to sharing it with you.
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji: What we will find at this temple is something you will not find anywhere else in Kyoto. Adashino Nenbutsu-ji: A very sacred place connecting to the ancestors of this community. The Atago Kaido: A former pilgrimage route, lined with traditional shops. Okochi Sanso Villa: A spralwing estate that took 30 years to complete. Gio-ji: A small, but impactful space on the edge of a bamboo grove. Sagano Bamboo Grove: If we are lucky the wind will be blowing and we will hear the clanking of bamboo. Tenryu-ji: The original Zen garden on the grounds of an immaculate temple. Togetsukyo Bridge: One of the iconic images of Kyoto. (Depending on our pace, all sites may not be able to be visited in the alotted time. If the situation arises that some sites need to be eliminated, the guests will decide where we will not visit. )
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With the exception of one short taxi ride at the very beginning, this is a walking experience.
京都市, 京都府, 616-8384 Japan
Outside of ticket gate at Randen Arashiyama Station
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
7 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
7 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
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