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Sagano Bamboo Grove Path
Tenryu-ji Temple in Autumn
Togetsukyo Bridge in Autumn
Yakatabune(Photo for illustrative purposes only)
Yakatabune(Photo for illustrative purposes only)

Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour

By JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
8.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is £65 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

  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 coloured 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 colourful leaves in autumn and green blankets of moss in summer.

  5. Take in the scenery of Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama from aboard a yakatabune.

Activity location

  • Jojakkoji Temple
    • 3 Saga Ogurayamaoguracho, Ukyo-Ku,
    • 616-8397, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • JTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO
    • 31 Higashikujō Nishisannōchō
    • 601-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Sagano Bamboo Grove [No Lunch]
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Regular Course: Saga-Arashiyama Station > Jojakko-ji Temple > Arashiyama Bamboo Grove > Tenryu-ji Temple > Togetsukyo Bridge > Boat cruise

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
£73.99 x 2 Adults£147.98
Total
Price is £147.98
Until Fri, 27 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedNational Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedOther admission fees and transport costs included in the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFees other than those listed in Includes
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded[Only during July 2 to September 22] Jojakko-ji Temple and Boat cruise

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour uses public transport 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 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.【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
  • Summer 2025 Itinerary Update (July 2 - September 22): Earlier start time to avoid peak heat. Part of the itinerary changes. Visit to Okochi Sanso Villa Garden replaces Jojakko-ji visit and "Yakatabune" boat cruise.
  • 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.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Arashiyama (Pass by)
(JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)
Jojakkoji Temple
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
This temple overlooks the town of Sagano and the city of Kyoto. The area is famous for its beautiful scenery when the coloured leaves cover the mountain in autumn. During summertime (July 2 - September 22), instead of Jojako-ji, explore the exquisite Okochi Sanso Villa Garden, featuring beautiful landscapes.
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (Pass by)
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 travellers.
Togetsukyo Bridge
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
This 250-meter-long bridge offers a spectacular location for viewing cherry blossoms or coloured autumn leaves. Enjoy the scenery of Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama from aboard the yakatabune. The guide will not board the yakatabune. During summertime (July 2 - September 22), the "yakatabune" boat cruise is excluded from this period.
Tenryuji Temple
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESJojakkoji Temple
    • 3 Saga Ogurayamaoguracho, Ukyo-Ku,
    • 616-8397, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEJTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO
    • 31 Higashikujō Nishisannōchō
    • 601-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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