9 hours
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Overview
Avoid tourists and go deep into niche attractions such as Sanzen-in Temple in Kyoto. Go early and come back late, so you can enjoy a long activity time
Come face-to-face with the shimmering moss and experience the Arashiyama train. Daily departures only allow two people to travel.
Local professional "veteran drivers" provide reliable and considerate services, and learn more about local customs and customs in Japan
No more worries about route planning or complicated public transportation when you can opt for door-to-door pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Osaka city.
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Scenic Bend
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Transportation only with little tour guide narration or direction
JeremyInFairfax, Apr 2025
Check the fine print on this tour! This tour doesn't include any tickets or prior reservations. We couldn't go on the train because the tickets were sold out. The guide didn't take us to the train or foot bath. We returned at 5 instead of 7pm. In summary, this is transportation to two locations which some narration along the way, but mostly free time.
Poorly conducted tour....
Anil_P, Mar 2025
Poorly conducted tour. Cannot do justice to the itinerary as it is packed with a lot of items that the time allocated will not be sufficient.
Itinerary
Sanzen-in Temple
Sanzen-in Temple (Approximately 140 minutes, free to move around, including lunch time, please pay for your own).
【Sanzen-in Temple】 is located in Ohara, Luobei, Kyoto. It is one of the three temples of Tiantai Sect. Sanzen-in's vast temple boasts towering old trees, moss everywhere, gurgling streams, cherry blossoms in April, azaleas in May, hydrangea in July, and red leaves in autumn. The natural scenery is always pleasing to the eye all year round. The two ponds designed by Kanamori Munakazu , the spring-style gardens "Jubi Garden" and "Youqing Garden" are the best places to enjoy the scenery of Sanqianyuan in all four seasons. The main wooden statue of Amitabha Buddha in the temple and the accompanying statues on both sides are significant national cultural treasures.
(Tickets: 700 yen for adults, 400 yen for junior high and high school students, 150 yen for elementary school students)
2 hoursArashiyama
Arashiyama(About 3 hours, free time)
The Arashiyama area consists of two parts, Arashiyama and Sagano. This area not only has rich cultural attractions but also has natural scenery that changes with the seasons and retro trains. Home to many ancient temples and shrines, and Tenryuji Temple is one of the world's most beautiful places. A heritage-level monument, there is a famous bamboo forest trail from the Nonomiya Shrine to Okochi Sanso. As a holy site for cherry blossom viewing and maple viewing, Arashiyama attracts a large number of tourists every spring and autumn. The Sagano Train is often hard to find, but it is quiet in winter and summer, making it a good option for travelers who prefer tranquility. The Arashiyama area has many well-established restaurants, Japanese confectionery shops, and cute grocery stores. You can also rent kimonos and rickshaws, making it a great place to relax.
1 hourSagano Romantic Train
Sagano Train (recommended route: Sagano-Kameoka Station-Sagano)
Travel date: from March 1st to December 29th (January and February are winter maintenance periods, and the small train is suspended) Rest day: Wednesday
(Excludes train ticket fee, single shot required)
Cherry blossom season (Arashiyama train, reservation date to be determined) 30 seats per class.
30 minutesThe Bamboo Forest Trail
Sagano Bamboo Forest is located in Arashiyama. The bamboo forest trail is approximately 500 meters in length. You can visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest by walking through Nonomiya Shrine and towards Okouchi Villa.
As you walk through the bamboo forest, you can hear the natural sound of the wind blowing through the bamboo leaves. This sound has been rated as one of Japan's 100 most worth preserving.
This is also the location where Ang Lee filmed "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". The Tenryuji Temple in the trail has a beautiful Japanese garden.
During the Arashiyama Lantern Festival every December, the bamboo forest and Togetsukyo Bridge are illuminated with dazzling lights, which is a unique sight in winter.
30 minutesArashiyama Station Hannari Hokkori Square
Arashiyama Station Foot Bath Hot Spring. In the HANNARI-HOKKORI Plaza, there is a Japanese-style footbath located in Arashiden Arashiyama Station. The footbath is modeled after JR Kyushu Yufuin Station. You can purchase seasonal desserts at the store next to it and enjoy them while enjoying them. Enjoy the footbath while savoring it. Let the water from Arashiyama Hot Spring fully relieve your fatigue after a walk.
Address: 20-2, Saga Tenryuji-Zojicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City (use fee 200 yen including towel) You can use the bathroom self-service. First, go to the station information center to purchase a ticket, and also bring a towel to finish. For wiping feet. Please wash your feet before entering the bath. There is a washroom at the entrance.
1 hour
Experience
Inclusions
- Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
- In-person guide: English, Japanese
- Driver service fee
- Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
- Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
Exclusions
- Accommodation expenses, meals, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses
- Sanzen-in Temple Ticket
- Sagano Train Fee
- Arashiyama Station Foot Bath Hot Spring
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The cost of Sanzen-in Temple and a small train ticket are not included, which must be purchased separately.
- Toyota HIACE equivalent; 18-22-seat cars: small buses; 22-seat cars and above: large buses. The above vehic
- Seniors aged 70 years and above (inclusive) must ensure that they are in good health and suitable to travel, and must be accompanied by family members or friends over the age of 22 throughout the trip.
- Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.
- The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email. Please note that many hotels in Japan cannot park for a long time, so if you are picked up by the hotel, please wait for the bus in front of the hotel in advance, not in the room.
- We will welcome all distinguished guests. We will not wait for late arrivals, so it is recommended to wait at the meeting location 10 minutes before departure.The pick-up order and time will be arranged by the driver based on the driving distance and other circumstances. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the driver's arrangements.
- One-day trip itinerary, it is not recommended to carry luggage, if you need to carry luggage, please register clearly when you book your order. 1 luggage is allowed per person. An extra 100 yuan per piece will be charged if you failed to make a note when booking your order or if it turns out more than 1 piece of luggage per guest.
- Once confirmed, the date cannot be changed, late or no-show will be non-refundable.
- The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time and lunch.
Guide Languages
English
Japanese
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.