Private Arashiyama & Sagano Bamboo Tour: Explore Kyoto's Historical Beauty with Licensed Guide
4.8
37 Ratings
Kyoto
Immerse yourself in the historical beauty of Kyoto's Arashiyama and Sagano areas with a licensed guide. Explore scenic views, temples, bamboo groves, and secret spots while learning about Japanese culture and history.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Arashiyama - Arashiyama (嵐山) is a pleasant, touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. The area has been a popular destination since the Heian Period (794-1185), when nobles would enjoy its natural setting. Arashiyama is particularly popular during the cherry blossom and fall color seasons.

The Togetsukyo Bridge is Arashiyama’s well known, central landmark. Many small shops, restaurants and other attractions are found nearby, including Tenryuji Temple, Arashiyama’s famous bamboo groves and pleasure boats that are available for rent on the river.

What's Included
  • Licensed Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch - Lunch (for yourself)
  • Entrance fee (for yourself)
  • Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide)
  • Private Vehicle
  • Other personal expenses
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Additional Information

Join an expert, government-certified, multilingual guide on an exploration of Arashiyama and Sagano, once a relaxation haven for the nobility over a millennium ago.

Key sightseeing spots in this tour encompass the picturesque rural panoramas from Togetsukyo bridge; the aesthetically appealing gardens of the Tenryu-ji temple; the captivating charm of the Bamboo Grove; along with the stunning verdure of Jojakko-ji Temple. Hidden gems not often discovered by the usual crowd are also part of the tour.

Delight in the stroll, savor delectable cuisine and gain insightful knowledge about the Japanese culture and history. Our guides eagerly await to personalize a tour to suit your preferences!

Note1: For a bespoke travel itinerary, kindly choose your desired sites from a list provided in the tour details.
Note
2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification, bestowed by the Japanese government, necessitates profound comprehension and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Location
Arashiyama
Ukyo-ku,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ejgcalifornia
May 25, 2024
Kyoto with Yuka - Yuka was an amazing guide and we had a lovely six hour visit with her. She was supposed knowledgeable and pleasant, and she was also flexible in responding to our requests. I would recommend her 100%.
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Mark_s
May 21, 2024
Wonderful - We had a lovely tour with Tomo, she took us to see the best sights and knew how to avoid the crowds most of the time very much improving our experience
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Farrell_s
Apr 28, 2024
Arashiyama Tour - Satoko was a wonderful and engaging guide. The monkeys were the highlights for the kids, but we also enjoyed the bamboo forest and the temples and shrines.
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Liane_t
Apr 21, 2024
Private Kyoto tour - Kiyoshi was an amazing tour guide. He took us to the Golden Pavillion, the bamboo forest and the Imperial palace. He provided all the background information and interesting facts about the sites and allowed ample time for snacks and a lunch break. We would tour with him again.
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573cynthiaa
Apr 12, 2024
Kyoto Hideaways - Our tour with Bell was truly so great. She was a wonderful guide and took us through the tranquil parts of Kyoto. She was very patient with our larger group and insightful on all the temples we visited. The tour didn’t feel rushed, we had time to stop at the little markets throughout the quite neighborhoods and get all the snacks and treats we wanted. We definitely would do this tour again, there’s so much to see in the areas we were in!
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Rowena_e
Feb 1, 2024
Day well spent - An excellent and insightful tour with our kind and knowledgeable guide, Kazuo. We went to Arashiyama, of course, but also went to little-known places that were peaceful and not so touristy. We also appreciated how considerate Kazuo was with my being slow due to previous injuries. Five stars!
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Sightsee30281945177
Nov 25, 2023
Arashimaya - Our guide was Hirofumi Nalagawa. He is very professional and thorough in his preparation of our itinerary. He took our interests in full consideration and was meticulous throughout the tour. Arashimaya is beautiful and the changing of the colours of leaves during autumn and the serenity of the bamboo forest made it both magical and mystical. A must see.
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Stewart
Jan 15, 2024
A day out in Kyoto… - Overall we had a lovely relaxing day. Our visit to the Bamboo Forest was beautiful. We were very lucky with the weather. It was a bright clear sunny day. Very picturesque place. Later we visited a temple. Again a very beautiful spiritual place with plenty of photo opportunities. A trip to the Imperial Palace was very insightful and we learned a bit more about the Japanese culture. Laterally we visited a Geisha district. Not much to see here as we visited in the afternoon. Think it would come alive a night time.
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J_t
Dec 4, 2023
Arashimaya autumn tour - It was a good and comprehensive tour of Arashiyama. The scenes of autumn peak were truly breathtaking. Pity it was very crowded and the paths up and down the hills were very slippery especially when it was raining then.
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Zeus_s
Nov 29, 2023
Great day exploring parts of Arashiyama with Bell - Nice area to explore, communication with guide prior really helped in putting together an itinerary that met my wish list. The area was super crowded the time of year I visited but guide knew her way around to minimize the 'touristy crowded areas' which helped improve our experience. She was also very patient when we came to a spot I want to spend more time in for photos. Would have been difficult to navigate the sites without Bell.
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