West Kyoto & Arashiyama: In-Depth 1-Day Cultural Tour

Kyoto, Japan

9 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

English guided tour
2 Taxi fees
Helping to take good photos. I’m learning Photography as my hobby.

Admission Fee - Admission fees (4 temples and Monkey Park), Matcha Break with Japanese sweets and Sutra Copying Experience at Kinkakuji Temple are not included. Please pay ¥5,000 per person on the day of the tour.

¥5,000.00 per person
Public transportation

¥500.00 per person
Lunch

We will eat at local Japanese restaurant. Lunch is about 2,000 JPY. You pay what you order. It may be less or no choices for vegetarian and vegan. Please bring own lunch if you need.
Insurance: If you need, please prepare on your own.
Gratitude

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Randen Arashiyama Station Center
20-2 Tsukurimichi-cho, 嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町右京区京都市京都府 616-8384, Japan
In front of Locker area at the Keifuku(Randen) Arashiyama station. Guide is waiting with holding visual sign.

End point

EMMACHI STATION
Japan, 604-8463 京都府京都市Nakagyo Ward, 西ノ京円町４２−１
We finish at JR Emmachi station in Sagano line. We will help you to figure out how to get your next destination.

Start time
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Bamboo Forest Street

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tenryu-ji Temple

1 hour 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Togetsukyo Bridge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ryoan-ji Temple

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kinkakuji Temple

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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
Most travelers can participate

The total duration includes the travel time.
Monkey Park may be also closed because of the weather conditions.
Itinerary may be changed depending on weather, and operation.
If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
If you are late for the tour meeting time, we may have to leave you because this is group tour.
Not recommended for person who has difficulty to walk
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

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Amazing tour!

Courtney_F, Aug 2025

This tour was amazing, our guide Yusuke was exceptional! He is knowledgeable, kind, and went above and beyond to give our family an amazing day. He had all the details planned but was flexible with changes that needed to be made to accommodate our family. Truly an amazing experience. It was our favorite day we spent in Japan!!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you very much for your review comment! I’m sorry my reply is late. I’m very very happy to hear you enjoyed my tour. Hope you and your family are doing well😊