Kinkaku-ji Temple & Arashiyama Night Train Illuminations Autumn Foliage Viewing Day Tour

Name: Kinkaku-ji Temple & Arashiyama Night Train Illuminations Autumn Foliage Viewing Day Tour - Klook
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SKU: 183584
Price: 8163 INR
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Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): Admire the reflection in the Mirror Lake covered with gold leaf and experience the ultimate aesthetics of the Muromachi period.
Arashiyama Area: Traverse the Tenryu-ji Temple garden and bamboo forest path to experience the Japanese-style artistic atmosphere from "The Tale of Genji".
Arashiyama Romantic Train: Travel along the Hozugawa River gorge, where green waves in spring and red maple leaves in autumn and snow in winter create picturesque scenery in all seasons. Under the night sky, maple leaves dance with the lights, transforming into an enchanting Kyoto dream.
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Stop 1: Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) - A Gilded Buddhist Temple in the Mortal World Kinkaku-ji (officially known as Rokuon-ji Temple), with its core building, the “Shariden” (Relic Hall), entirely covered in gold leaf, is reflected in the Mirror Lake (Kyōko-chi) pond. It is harmoniously juxtaposed with the surrounding dry landscape garden (karesansui), ancient pine trees, and lush green cypresses, creating a Zen-like atmosphere. It is not only a symbol of the power and wealth of General Yoshimitsu Ashikaga during the Muromachi period but also incorporates the elegance of court culture and the profundity of Zen Buddhism, making it the pinnacle of the “pond spring strolling style” in Japanese garden aesthetics.
Stop 2: Arashiyama - A Poetic Fusion of Classicism and Nature This is a famous spot in Kyoto for viewing autumn leaves. During the autumn and winter seasons, the mountains covered in red maple leaves intertwine with the emerald green valleys and the rustic Togetsukyo Bridge. You can explore the bamboo forest path or enjoy the reflections of the maple trees on the river from the Togetsukyo Bridge, immersing yourself in the fusion of nature and culture. Tenryu-ji Temple Garden: As a World Heritage Site, its “Sogenchi Garden” was the first garden in Japan to be designated as a “Special Historical Site and Special Place of Scenic Beauty.” Bamboo Grove: One of Kyoto’s most iconic landscapes. As you pass through the towering bamboo forest, sunlight filters through the dense bamboo leaves, scattering dappled light. When the wind blows, the bamboo leaves rustle, like a natural musical performance. Stroll through it and feel the classic atmosphere of “The Tale of Genji.”
Stop 3: Arashiyama Night Maple Illumination Train - A Dreamlike Kaleidoscope of Light and Color Ride the limited-operation Arashiyama Scenic Railway train, traveling through the maple forests shrouded in the night. The lights outside the car illuminate the red maple leaves, creating a flowing light and shadow effect, as if you are in a dreamlike scene where “the train travels through the painting,” experiencing a unique maple scenery different from the daytime.
Start your day with a Zen-inspired morning in the reflection of Kinkaku-ji, stroll through the poetic afternoon in the bamboo forest of Arashiyama, and finally board the small train and enter the flowing light scroll of the night maple illumination. This is not just a trip, but a sensory feast that transcends time and space. Come join us!

In autumn, Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji Temple) offers many maple-viewing highlights that are often overlooked by tourists, in addition to the famous Golden Pavilion reflection on the Mirror Lake.

Togetsukyo Bridge - A Century-Old Kyoto Landscape Painting

Tenryu-ji Temple - A famous Soto Zen temple and one of the most important ancient temples in the Arashiyama area, listed as a World Heritage Site.

Walking through the bamboo forest, you can hear the heavenly sound of the wind blowing through the bamboo leaves, a sound that has been selected as one of Japan's 100 most precious sounds.

Jojakko-ji Temple is renowned not only for its natural beauty but also for its long history and profound cultural heritage, making it a spiritual place in Kyoto that is suitable for all seasons and unforgettable.

Arashiyama Night Maple Train - Dreamy Illuminated Maple Viewing Experience, including the Arashiyama Scenic Railway's limited nighttime maple viewing train (train and time: Saga Station → Kameoka Station Sagano No. 81 17:10-17:38)

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[About license plate and guide information] We will inform you of the meeting time, guide, and license plate information for the next day's itinerary by email before 21:00 Japan time on the day before your trip. If you do not receive the email, please check your spam folder first. If it's not there, please contact us in time! If you receive multiple emails, the latest one shall prevail.
[About luggage allowance] Each person can carry one piece of luggage free of charge. Any excess can be paid on-site to the driver/guide at 2000 JPY per piece. Please be sure to make a note when placing your order. If not informed in advance, the driver/guide has the right to refuse you to board, and the tour fee will not be refunded.
[About driver/guide service] Driver-guide service: 4-13 people in an exquisite small group; Driver + guide service: 14-45 people in a bus group. The actual arrangement will be adjusted according to the number of participants on the day. The driver-guide mainly focuses on driving, with explanations as a secondary role.
[About force majeure] Due to traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowd impact on the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change. In case of the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, the guide has the right to adjust and shorten the itinerary on-site. Please understand that no refunds can be requested on this basis.
[About late arrival and refund] As the day tour is a shared car service, if you are late at the meeting point or attraction, we will not wait, and no refund will be given. Please be aware.
[About vehicle models] Reference models: 5-8 seater car: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seater car: Toyota HAICE or similar; 18-22 seater car: small bus; 22+ seater car: large bus. The above vehicles are for reference only, and the actual arrangement will be adjusted according to the number of participants on the day.
[About autumn leaves] Due to climate change, the time when autumn leaves turn red may be earlier or later. Once the group is formed, no refunds or complaints can be made on the grounds that the autumn leaves have not turned red. Please be aware.
[About end time] Due to the long travel time of the itinerary, the return arrival time may be affected by traffic or weather. It is recommended that you avoid arranging other activities on the day the itinerary ends. The supplier will not be liable for any losses incurred due to delays.
[About meeting point] Please be sure to confirm the meeting point before departure. Once the meeting point is confirmed, please do not change it temporarily. If you change the meeting point due to personal reasons and are unable to board, no refund will be given.

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