Day Tour

Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour

  • Shrine
  • Heritage
  • Half Day

per person USD 85
NG100S

This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. With Mt. Arashiyama as the backdrop, take a walk through the Sagano Bamboo Grove accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Enjoy the ever-popular Arashiyama which offers different scenery every season, be it the cherry blossoms of spring, the fresh greens of summer, the colored leaves of autumn, or the snowy scenescapes of winter. Visit the beautiful temple gardens of Tenryuji, a World Heritage Site considered as one of Kyoto's best Zen temples. Enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto City from Jojakko-ji Temple, renowned for its beautiful scenery of colorful leaves in autumn and green blankets of moss in summer. 5Enjoy the scenery of Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama from aboard the yakatabune.

Day 1: Kyoto


8:40
 
Depart
 
Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)
Walk to Kyoto Station
 
From Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station
(JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)
Please refer to the [Itinerary/Destinations] in the remarks.
 
Jojakko-ji Temple (30 mins)
 
This temple overlooks the town of Sagano and the city of Kyoto.
The area is famous for its beautiful scenery when the
colored leaves cover the mountain in autumn.
 
Sagano Bamboo Grove
 
Enjoy a relaxing walk through this bamboo grove popular even among international visitors.
 
Tenryu-ji Temple (30 mins)
 
A World Heritage site. This Zen temple stands in one of Kyoto's leading sightseeing areas. The
Japanese garden is complemented by the beautiful landscapes of Arashiyama, and has been registered as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
 
Togetsukyo Bridge
 
This 250-meter-long bridge offers a spectacular location for viewing cherry blossoms or colored autumn leaves.
 
Board the Yakatabune (30 mins)
 
Enjoy the scenery of Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama from aboard the yakatabune.
The guide will not board the yakatabune.
 
 
From Saga Arashiyama Station to Kyoto
 
 
(JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating) 
 
13:30
 
Tour ends at Kyoto Station
Please head to your next destination on your own after the tour.

Departure Date

2023: Jan.11-Dec. 27, Mon., Wed., Sat., (There are blackout dates) 2024: Jan.11-Dec. 27, Mon., Wed., Sat., (There are blackout dates)

Inclusion

National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

Minimum Participants Required

2 people

Pick up and Drop off

Pick-up / Drop-off: Not Available


1.

[Reception Method]
 
At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail, or show the e-mail on your mobile device screen to staff.
 

2.

[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]
 
If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
 
*The minimum no. of participants is 10 only for the following tour dates in 2023.
All tour dates from Mar. 25 to Apr. 8; Saturdays from Apr. 15 to 22; Saturdays from May 13 to 27; All tour dates from Nov.1 to Dec. 11
 
Bookings are accepted until 15:00 noon on the day prior to the tour. Please make a reservation on the system until the reservation deadline.

3.

[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]
 
This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed. The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
 
If the yakatabune cannot be boarded due to effects of high water level, etc., the tour will visit Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture (partial refunds will not be issued). In case the Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture is closed (on Tuesdays, or the following day if Tuesday is a holiday; during exhibition change periods), the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will issue a refund for the yakatabune fare (JPY 1,500/adult, JPY 800/child) on the day.
 
Connection to the Kyoto Afternoon Tour and Nara Afternoon Tour are not possible from July 1 - Sep 23, 2024.

4.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]
 
Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) / 8:30

5.

[Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring]
 
As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking.
The total walking distance for this tour is approximately 3 km.

6.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants] (2024) An additional JPY 800 must be paid for 4 and 5 year old children for the yakatabune fare

Please contact JTB Reservation Center for the pickup service to assembly place.
Japan Marketing Department : Tel 1(800) 882-0268, email asia@jtbusa.com

Date & Price Tour Start Tour End Departure Adult Child Infant Single Supplement
01/10/2024 12/25/2024 Kyoto $ 85 $ 73 $ 0 $ 0
Cancellation rates will apply to the tour fare as below. If notice of cancellation is received on tour starting date, or in case of failure to show without notice 100% of the tour fare, 1 day prior to the starting date of the tour 40%, 7 to 2 days prior, 30%, 8 days or more days prior, no charge. Cancellation period is based on United State PST time.. Notice must be received during JTB USA office hours. Mon. - Fri., 9:00AM-5:30PM PST Except National Holidays.

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