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Kyoto: Descending Arashiyama (Private)

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Get away from the crowds and spend a wonderful day in Arashiyama which will undoubtedly stand out in your mind as you think back to your time here in Kyoto. We begin with a morning stroll through the lush garden of one of Japan’s first Zen temples dating back over 1,000 years. We then head into the foothills and as we peacefully stroll back to town we visit twelve hundred stone Buddhas on a hillside, an Edo period cafe, an ancient burial ground, a temple founded by two former geisha, a working pottery studio, the villa of a silent film actor, a majestic bamboo grove, and the "shrine of love'. All this as we browse shops filled with handmade goods and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch. Important Note: Each guest is required to bring an additional 5,500 yen (cash) for admission tickets and lunch.
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  • Professional guide service
  • Important Note: Each guest is required to bring an additional 5,000 yen (cash) for admission tickets
  • Lunch cost should not exceed 1,500 yen per guest
Departure Point

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 We will meet in front of the station. If you need directions to the meeting point please let me know where you are coming from and I will gladly send you the route.

Return Details

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 We will meet in front of the station. If you need directions to the meeting point please let me know where you are coming from and I will gladly send you the route.

  • Togetsukyo Bridge, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    Start the day at this bridge, one of the most iconic images of Kyoto.
    20 minutes
  • Tenryuji Temple, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    Visit one of the first Zen temples in Japan, home to a masterpiece Zen garden.
    60 minutes
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    Walk the grounds of this temple with history going back to the Heian period. Your guide will tell you about the 1,200 stone buddha statues that you will spend time with here.
    60 minutes
  • Japan, 〒616-8439 京都府京都市右京区嵯峨鳥居本仙翁町１６
    We will enjoy tea and sweets at this cafe which originated in the Edo period.
    60 minutes
  • Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    You will see over 8,000 memorial stones gathered from the surrounding mountains and placed together on this site. Walk through a small but very picturesque bamboo grove.
    60 minutes
  • Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    Visit what was once a nunnery founded by two ex-geisha. Walk through the moss garden surrounded by bamboo.
    30 minutes
  • Okochi Sanso Garden, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    Spend time on the sprawling estate of a well known silent film actor. The views from this site are some of the best in all of Arashiyama
    60 minutes
  • The Bamboo Forest Trail, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    Travel through the well known Sagano Bamboo Grove.
    30 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Strollers will be available as we walk from site to site, but will not be allowed in the sites themselves. Stollers can be stored at the reception desk of each site.
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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
eb2020
13 Apr 2025
Spending a day with Andrew in Kyoto was hands-down the highlight of our entire Japan trip. We did a full-day tour focused on temple gardens and traditional neighborhoods, we’re still thinking about it. If you’re even remotely interested in Japanese gardens, Zen, or just want to understand Kyoto on a deeper level—book this tour. Andrew is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but he’s also just a joy to spend time with. He has this amazing ability to explain the deeper meaning and symbolism behind Japanese gardens and Buddhism as it relates to temple designs in a way that’s easy to understand, but also really profound. It felt like we weren’t just seeing beautiful places—we were actually understanding them. By the end of the day, we were seeing Kyoto, and honestly Japan as a whole, through a whole new lens. The pace of the tour was perfect—relaxed, immersive, and never rushed. It gave us the space to really take it all in. We also loved the unexpected moments—getting glimpses into traditional crafts and everyday life that made the experience feel that much richer. What really stood out was Andrew himself. He’s warm, easygoing, and just one of those people you could talk to for hours. He’s a true cultural interpreter, and our conversations throughout the day were as memorable as the gardens themselves. If you’re looking for something truly special in Kyoto, we can’t recommend this experience enough. Thank you, Andrew!
304hazelb
16 Mar 2025
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Andrew. Our two days ( The Path Less Travelled tour and Descending Arashiyama ) turned out to be the highlight of our trip. Seeing the beauty of these temple gardens through the eyes of someone whose passion for the art and symbolism of Japanese gardens and Zen, made it special and memorable. We thoroughly enjoyed the pace allowing us to feel immersed in the environment. An added bonus was our introduction to traditional crafts and way of life. We highly recommend these tours and cannot thank Andrew enough.
Happiness749603
13 Jan 2025
We had an amazing day with Andrew! He was a wealth of information and we enjoyed experiencing each site through the eyes of an expert. He even took us to a 400 year old inn for tea and a quaint traditional Japanese coffee shop for lunch. I highly recommend adding Descending Arashiyama to your itinerary if you are visiting Kyoto!
This tour in Japan is organized by An Design

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