Sanzenin Temple & Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Path & Tenryu-ji Temple

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44 reviews
600+ booked
Departing from Osaka, Kyoto
Arashiyama
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  • We offer Chinese/English/Japanese speaking tour guides, ensuring seamless communication and providing professional and meticulous guided tours, allowing you to feel the warmth of a partner.
  • Sanzen-in Temple: Sanzen-in Temple is located in Ohara, Rakuhoku, Kyoto, and is one of the three Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect. The natural scenery here is delightful all year round!
  • Arashiyama Area: Rich in culture and beautiful in all seasons, it is home to the ancient Tenryu-ji Temple. Many tourists visit in spring and autumn, while winter and summer are tranquil. There are many long-established restaurants and general stores, and you can choose to ride the famous "Sagano Scenic Railway."
  • Limited Season: An excellent route for viewing autumn leaves during the fall foliage season!

What to expect

  • Pre-departure notice: The day before your trip, between approximately 18:00 and 21:00, we will send you detailed guide and vehicle information via email. Please be sure to check it in time.
  • Today, we will visit two areas, Sanzen-in and Arashiyama. It will be a fulfilling trip, starting now.
  • First stop: Sanzen-in. Sanzen-in is located in Ohara, Rakuhoku, Kyoto, and is one of the three Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect. Within the vast temple grounds, there are ancient trees reaching for the sky, moss-covered grounds, and flowing streams. Cherry blossoms in April, azaleas in May, hydrangeas in July, and autumn leaves provide delightful natural scenery throughout the year. "Jubien" and "Yuseien," two pond-spring gardens designed by Soetsu Kanamori, are the best places to view the seasonal scenery of Sanzen-in. It is a great place to experience traditional Japanese religious culture and nature.
  • Second stop: Arashiyama. The Arashiyama area consists of the Arashiyama and Sagano areas. This area not only has abundant cultural attractions, but also natural scenery that changes with the seasons and a retro-style scenic train. There are many ancient temples and shrines concentrated here, and Tenryu-ji Temple is a world heritage site. The bamboo grove path between Nonomiya Shrine and Okochi Sanso Villa is famous. As a famous spot for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, Arashiyama attracts a large number of tourists every spring and autumn. Tickets for the Sagano Scenic Railway are often hard to come by (it is recommended to book tickets online in advance), while the winter and summer seasons are very quiet, making it suitable for travelers who like tranquility. The Arashiyama area has many long-established restaurants, Japanese confectionery shops, and cute general merchandise stores. You can also rent kimonos and rickshaws, making it a great place to slow down. At the Randen Arashiyama Station, there is a Japanese-style foot bath, which is modeled after JR Kyushu’s Yufuin Station. If you buy seasonal sweets at the shop next to it, you can enjoy the foot bath while tasting them. Let the waters of Arashiyama Onsen thoroughly eliminate the fatigue after your walk. These attractions each have their own characteristics, forming a rich and colorful one-day tour of Kyoto. Whether it’s natural beauty or cultural experiences, you’ll have plenty of wonderful memories. Come join us and explore the charm of Kyoto and share this joy together!
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Sanzen-in Temple, located in Ohara, Rakuhoku, Kyoto, is one of the three Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect. Within the vast temple grounds, ancient trees reach for the sky, moss covers the ground, and streams gurgle. The natural scenery is delightful thr
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The Arashiyama area consists of two regions, Arashiyama and Sagano. This area not only has rich cultural and historical attractions, but also natural scenery that changes with the seasons and a retro-style small train. Many ancient temples and shrines are
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Sagano Scenic Railway (Recommended route: Sagano - Kameoka Station - Sagano) Operating Dates: March 1st to December 29th (The train is out of service for winter maintenance during January and February). Closed: Wednesdays. (Excluding Sagano Scenic Railway
The Sagano Bamboo Forest Path is approximately 500 meters long. Walking through the bamboo grove, you can hear the heavenly sound of the wind blowing through the bamboo leaves, a sound that has been selected as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan. Within
The Sagano Bamboo Forest Path is approximately 500 meters long. Walking through the bamboo grove, you can hear the heavenly sound of the wind blowing through the bamboo leaves, a sound that has been selected as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan. Within
At Randen Arashiyama Station, there is a Japanese-style foot bath spot modeled after JR Kyushu Yufuin Station. If you buy seasonal sweets at the shop next to it, you can enjoy the foot bath while savoring the treats. Let the waters of Arashiyama Onsen com
At Randen Arashiyama Station, there is a Japanese-style foot bath spot modeled after JR Kyushu Yufuin Station. If you buy seasonal sweets at the shop next to it, you can enjoy the foot bath while savoring the treats. Let the waters of Arashiyama Onsen com

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Review for: Pass-exclusive plan (meeting point)

Appreciated the serene gardens at Sanzen-ji temple. Can buy tea set for 600 yen with matcha and Japanese sweet to enjoy in this setting. Tour guide Alvin is detailed and knowledgeable.

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Review for: Departure from the meeting point

Sanzen-in Temple is far away and the transportation is inconvenient, but it is worth a visit. One-day tour is the most convenient option! The tour has plenty of time to visit and you can enjoy it to your heart's content!!! Have a cup of tea in the courtyard and quietly appreciate the beauty of Japanese gardening. There are also Jizo Bodhisattvas scattered everywhere in the temple, quietly covered with moss. A very unforgettable experience. The Arashiyama train is also highly recommended. You need to book a ticket separately (the train is too popular. It is not easy to book tickets online. It took a lot of effort to buy one). If you don't take the train, you can also go to the bamboo forest, Togetsukyo Bridge or Tenryuji Temple nearby. The scenery is also beautiful.

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Review for: Departure from the meeting point

Zhao Jing is truly a fantastic tour guide! She is very meticulous and patient, speaks very gently, and takes care of every member of the group attentively. Today's tour not only had beautiful scenery but was also not rushed at all, allowing us to fully appreciate the beauty of Japan! If I have the opportunity to come to Japan and join a Klook tour again, I hope to have the opportunity to join a tour led by Zhao Jing again! I highly recommend her to friends who want to travel to Japan!

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Review for: Departure from the meeting point

This was my first time taking a one-day tour in Japan, and I was extremely satisfied with the experience. Many thanks to our tour leader, Zhang Yong (the driver), for his kind explanations and thoughtful service. The timing for each stop was perfectly managed, making it a very enjoyable one-day trip. I hope we can have him guide us around Japan again next time.

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Review for: Departure from the meeting point

Basically, buying a one-day tour on this platform is the itinerary I would arrange when traveling alone. It is convenient and the price is not too high. This time I chose to buy it on this platform again. This time the driver was a group driver. There were not many people and he treated me like family, which made me feel at ease.

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Review for: Departure from the meeting point

guide contacted us a day before and providee clear guidance and instructions of meeting point and time. she was there at meeting point and bus was there on time. she went through the itinerary in detail and give some perspective and background of each place plus detail maps and what to eat or see. good guide and a good full day trip.

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Review for: Departure from the meeting point

Our tour was quite exhausting, but it was worth it! We visited some amazing places in the Kansai area of Japan, especially Kyoto. Lucy was an incredible guide. She explained everything we saw and gave us great tips on where to eat and what to do. And the best part? Everywhere we went, she’d give us a simple treat on the bus. I highly recommend her as your tour guide when you visit Japan.

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Review for: Departure from the meeting point

The tour guide was very kind and introduced the scenic spots in detail. He was still concerned about it even after returning to the hotel. He was indeed very responsible.

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Review for: Departure from the meeting point

Worth the trip! The tour guide gave a detailed explanation of every destination. The scenery is beautiful

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Review for: Osaka Hotel Transfer

Excellent service rendered by Tour Guide Frederick. He was very helpful throughout the journey and even gave us a ride to our hotel as the fiddle bus was caught in a jam ☺️🙏🏻👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼will definitely recommend this tour agency to my friends 😉

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Good to know

  • Infants aged 0-2 can ride free of charge on laps without a seat. Please indicate this in the special notes. Children aged 3 and above are considered adults.
  • Does not include the Sagano Scenic Railway ticket. It is difficult to purchase tickets on-site, so it is recommended to book this train online in advance: Outbound: Sagano (15:02) - Kameoka Station (15:25), travel time approximately 20 minutes Return: Kameoka Station (15:30) - Sagano (15:56), travel time approximately 20 minutes (The Sagano Scenic Railway is closed for winter maintenance in January and February).
  • During the tour, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. Please be responsible for any loss, theft, or damage.
  • Elderly individuals, those with high blood pressure, heart disease, or other cardiovascular conditions, and pregnant women are recommended to participate with a relative.
  • This tour does not accept solo applications from customers under the age of 18. If you wish to apply, please have a guardian apply for this tour together.
  • This tour is a shared and fixed itinerary. Customers participating in this tour must adhere to the stop times at each attraction and follow the instructions of the driver-guide.
  • No refunds will be given for failure to participate or termination of the tour due to personal reasons or lateness. Please be aware of this.
  • If you leave the group on your own during the tour, it will be considered an invalid transaction, and no refund will be given. You will be responsible for any personal or property safety issues that may arise as a result.
  • Arrival times for each tour may vary depending on traffic conditions, weather, holidays, and crowds on the day. Please understand that delays or cancellations may occur due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, and refunds will not be granted for these reasons.
  • Please wear light, travel-appropriate clothing and shoes for this tour.
  • Please be sure to comply with local Japanese laws and regulations. Do not bring any items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your rights.
  • During free time, please pay attention to your personal safety and belongings. If you do not heed this advice and an accident occurs or losses are incurred, you will be responsible for the consequences.

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