Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
1. With Mt. Arashiyama as the backdrop, take a walk through the Sagano Bamboo Grove accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.
2. 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.
3. Behold the beautiful garden in Tenryuji, a World Heritage Site considered as one of Kyoto's best Zen temples.
4. Revel in 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.
5. Take in the scenery of Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama from aboard a yakatabune.
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National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Food and Beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Departure Point
Japan, 〒601-8003 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, 31 B1F AVANTI
Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)
Meet 10 minutes before departure.
Meet at 8:30, Dep. at 8:40
Walk to Kyoto Station
Return Details
Station Kioto, Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
Kyoto Station around 13:30pm
Arashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)
Jojakkoji Temple, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan "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."
30 minutes
Saganonomiyacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8393, Japan From Jojakko-ji Temple, the tour will be heading to Tenryu-ji Temple while strolling along the Sagano Bamboo Grove, a popular spot among international travelers.
Togetsukyo Bridge, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan This 250-meter-long bridge offers a spectacular location for viewing cherry blossoms or colored autumn leaves. Enjoy the scenery of Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama from aboard the yakatabune. The guide will not board the yakatabune. 30 minutes
Tenryuji Temple, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan 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.
30 minutes
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
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.
[2024] 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 also closed (during exhibition change periods), the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will issue a refund for the yakatabune fare on the day. Jan.10 - Feb.29, Jul.1 - Oct.31:JPY 1,500/adult, JPY 800/child Mar.1 - Jun.30, Nov.1 - Dec.25:JPY 1,500/adult, JPY 900/child
[2025] If the yakatabune cannot be boarded due to effects of high water level, etc., the tour will visit either Fukuda Art Museum or Okochi Sanso (partial refunds will not be issued). If all of the above alternative destinations are closed or unavailable for entry, the corresponding yakatabune boarding fare will be refunded. Jan. 10 - Feb. 28, July 1 - Oct. 31, Dec. 1-25: JPY 1,500/adult, JPY 1000/child, Mar. 1 - June 30, Nov. 1-30: JPY 2,000/adult, JPY 1,500/child
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.
For participating children 4 to 5 years old, please pay the following yakatabune boarding fare at the location. 【2024】Jan.10 to Feb.29, Jul.1 to Oct.31:JPY 800 / Mar.1 to Jun.30, Nov.1 to Dec.25:JPY 900【2025】Jan. 10 - Feb. 28, July 1 - Oct. 31, Dec. 1-25: JPY 1,000 / Mar. 1 - June 30, Nov. 1-30: JPY 1,500
Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
marjoriew503
10 Apr 2023
The stroll through the bamboo grove was amazing and our walk by the riverside afterwards was very pleasant. Well worth the visit
sorayah82
30 Nov 2019
It was fall and bamboo groove ,the jungle aroubd was so feautifull.tree haf wounderful coulers .river near it was so nice
MiaTpp
25 Nov 2019
It’s really fresh atmosphere, bamboo trees are green, but may bot green as photo on google. We are enjoyable to walk and sightseeing and taking photos.
But some nice streets are banned to come in. We have to go on the main street only.
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