Kyoto: Descending Arashiyama (Private)
At a glance
Kyoto: Descending Arashiyama (Private) is a 7h 30m private experience in Kyoto, Japan, operated by An Design. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $750 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional guide service.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 7h 30m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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.
What's included
What's included
- Professional guide service
Not included
- 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
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
Start the day at this bridge, one of the most iconic images of Kyoto.
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Stop 2 · 1h
Visit one of the first Zen temples in Japan, home to a masterpiece Zen garden.
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Stop 3 · 1h
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.
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Stop 4 · 1h
We will enjoy tea and sweets at this cafe which originated in the Edo period.
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Stop 5 · 1h
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.
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Stop 6 · 30m
Visit what was once a nunnery founded by two ex-geisha. Walk through the moss garden surrounded by bamboo.
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Stop 7 · 1h
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
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Stop 8 · 30m
Travel through the well known Sagano Bamboo Grove.
Meeting point
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.
Good to know
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Kyoto: Descending Arashiyama (Private) take?
The experience lasts about 7h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $750 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Professional guide service.
Where does it start?
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.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Kyoto.
