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Kyoto Arashiyama and Sanzen-in Zen Garden One-Day Tour Experience

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Depart from Osaka, Kyoto

07:30 - 16:50

Guide language: English

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Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hour(s) before the selected activity date

Available from 3 Sep 2026

Operated by:株式会社三宇観光

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Guide language
Chinese
English
Japanese
Departure type
Meet up
Pick up
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Itinerary

Day 1

Pick-up or meet-up

Find your departure point
Pick-up

You'll be picked up at

07:30 - 08:30

Free pick-up

Osaka

▶The guide will not contact you in advance; if you need to exchange contact information, you can communicate on-site on the day of the tour. ▶The hotel pick-up time cannot be specified and will be subject to our arrangements. ▶Please check your email for license plate and guide details before 22:00 (Japan time) on the day before your departure. If there are multiple emails, please refer to the latest one sent.

Reminder
  • Latecomers or no-shows won't be refunded

  • This is a shared transfer and pick-up could be early or late

  • The operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance

Meet-up

Point 1

08:40

Nipponbashi Exit 2, 〒542-0073 1-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture

▶The tour guide will not contact travelers in advance. If needed, you can exchange contact information with the guide on-site on the day of the tour. ▶For license plate and guide details, please check the email sent 1 day before departure between 16:00-22:00 (Japan time). If there are multiple emails, the latest one sent shall prevail.

Point 2

09:50

Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, sightseeing bus parking lot in front of the station Kyoto-HachijoguchiBus LoadingArea, HigashikujoNishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003 Japan

▶The tour guide will not contact travelers in advance. If needed, you can exchange contact information with the guide on-site on the day of the tour. ▶For license plate and guide details, please check the email sent 1 day before departure between 16:00-22:00 (Japan time). If there are multiple emails, the latest one sent shall prevail.

Reminder
  • Latecomers or no-shows won't be refunded

  • Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time

Sanzen-in Temple

2 hr(s)
Self-guided

Arashiyama & more

3 hr(s)
Self-guided

Arashiyama

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Footbath (Onsen) of Arashiyama Station

Multiple return options

To drop-off points

Point 1

Tour will end at

16:50

京都駅八条口駅前観光バス駐車場

▶The return time is for reference only and may be earlier due to a smooth itinerary, good road conditions, etc. on the day. ▶The actual arrival time at the disbanding location will vary depending on road conditions. ▶To avoid losses, please do not arrange other activities for that evening. Thank you for your understanding.

Point 2

Tour will end at

17:50

Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station

▶The return time is for reference only and may be earlier due to a smooth itinerary, good road conditions, etc. on the day. ▶The actual arrival time at the disbanding location will vary depending on road conditions. ▶To avoid losses, please do not arrange other activities for that evening. Thank you for your understanding.

Arrange your drop-off with your driver

Tour will end at

18:00 - 20:00

Arrange your drop-off with your driver

Know before you go

Important info

What's included

  • Driver: Chinese, English, Japanese
  • Transport: Bus
  • Meals
  • Insurance

Before you book

Additional information

Other Reminders

  • 【Pre-departure Notice】One day before your trip, between 16:00 and 22:00 Japan time, we will send detailed guide and vehicle information via email. Please be sure to check it promptly. During peak travel seasons, email delivery times may be slightly delayed. If you receive multiple emails due to special circumstances, please refer to the last one.
  • This itinerary is a fixed route for international group tours. Travelers will share a vehicle with other passengers. Please understand that temporary stops cannot be made in non-scenic areas during the trip.
  • Please be sure to gather at the designated location on time. If you are unable to participate in the itinerary due to personal reasons such as being late, getting lost, or feeling unwell, it will be considered an automatic forfeiture of the trip, and related fees will not be refunded.
  • Depending on the number of participants on the day, a small car service with a driver also acting as a guide may be arranged. In the small car mode, the itinerary will be more flexible, but the driver will primarily focus on safe driving, and the commentary along the way will be relatively brief. Please be aware of this.
  • This tour is an international group tour, with passengers from diverse backgrounds on the vehicle. The guide will provide services and communication in Mandarin/English bilingual or simple multilingual formats. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
  • The itinerary may be adjusted due to traffic conditions, weather changes, or other force majeure factors. No refunds or compensation will be provided for delays or partial changes. If you need to catch a flight or have other arrangements on the same day, please be sure to allow ample time.
  • Each passenger may carry one piece of luggage free of charge. For any excess luggage, a fee of 2,000 JPY per piece must be paid to the driver/guide on-site. Please be sure to note the number of luggage pieces when placing your order. If not informed in advance, the guide reserves the right to refuse boarding based on vehicle space availability, and related fees will not be refunded.
  • Seniors over 70 or pregnant women who register for a trip must contact staff no later than one day before departure to request and sign a waiver, and return it to us, to ensure travel safety.
  • Cherry blossoms are a natural landscape, greatly affected by climate, so the actual blooming time may be earlier or later. Once the tour group is formed, refunds or complaints cannot be made on the grounds that the blooming conditions did not meet expectations. Your understanding is appreciated.
  • The duration of stay at each attraction has been planned according to the overall itinerary. Please adhere to the meeting times to avoid affecting the overall schedule.
  • Itinerary times may be adjusted due to uncontrollable factors such as traffic, weather, or crowd flow. In the event of delays or partial changes, refunds or compensation cannot be claimed on this basis. We appreciate your understanding.
  • Traffic congestion may occur during holidays or peak tourist seasons, and the tour guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary sequence according to the actual situation.
  • To maintain the cleanliness of the carriage, please do not eat or drink inside the vehicle. If any damage or soiling occurs, a cleaning fee will be charged according to local standards.
  • If you leave the group or depart midway after the itinerary begins, it will be considered an automatic waiver of subsequent services, and related fees will not be refunded. During this period, the traveler must bear full responsibility for their personal and property safety.

Prohibitions & Limitations

  • The activity is not recommended: epilepsy / heart disease / asthma / other serious medical conditions
  • Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
  • Pets are prohibited

Accessibility

  • Child seats are not available

Vehicle & luggage info

  • The operator has the right to refuse a reservation if the group size or luggage exceeds the capacity of the reserved vehicle. In this case, no refunds will be issued

Terms & Conditions

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within 24 hours. If you don't receive a confirmation email, reach out to our customer support.

Cancellation policy

  • You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hour(s) before the selected activity date

How to use

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
  • Free for children aged 0-2 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
  • Children aged 3+ will be charged the same rate as adults
  • Seniors aged 70+ should present a medical certificate before participating

Reviews

4.9 / 5
Fantastic
22 reviews
Guide
4.8
Itinerary
4.9
Quality of transfer
4.9
Value for money
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Review for: Kyoto Arashiyama Luxury Tour (Osaka or Kyoto Designated Meeting Point Drop-off/Pick-up)

Our guide Xiao Gao is very friendly and helpful. We feel taken care of. The itinerary was more relaxed (as compared to other tours) and there was more time to explore each place. We loved the pace of this tour! Xiao gao also recommended local places to eat, we thank him for his thoughtfulness. Highly recommended.

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Review for: [CN, HK, TW] Kyoto Arashiyama Luxury Tour

This trip covered three main attractions: Sanzen-in Temple, Kifune Shrine, and Arashiyama with its scenic railway. Our tour guide, Li Jun, was excellent, punctual, and kept us on schedule. Thumbs up!

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Review for: Kyoto Arashiyama & Sanzen-in Day Experience with Zen Gardens

Arashiyama is stunning and the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a must visit. Definitely recommended. I took a guided tour with transport from Kyoto. Timing get change all the time but the guide try her best to remind and update the group.

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Review for: Kyoto Arashiyama Luxury Tour (Osaka or Kyoto Designated Meeting Point Drop-off/Pick-up)

This tour is highly recommended. DIY is good but availing this tour is so much better. The first location is far from the second location so it's much better- to avail this tour is to save time and energy. Our guide Ms. Carina was so kind and help us to navigate the area within your own pace. She always messaged the bus depature time for us not to be left behind. Thank you Ms. Carina.. 🙏

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Review for: Kyoto Arashiyama Luxury Tour (Osaka or Kyoto Designated Meeting Point Drop-off/Pick-up)

Our guide, Matthew, was excellent, and the driver was great too. The whole trip was wonderful.

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Review for: Kyoto Arashiyama & Sanzen-in Day Experience with Zen Gardens

Despite many twists and turns, we still want to thank you for making our trip possible. We especially want to commend San-yu Kanko Co., Ltd.😊 The itinerary was very flexible! Our tour guide was great (he told us to say that).

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Review for: Kyoto Arashiyama Luxury Tour (Osaka Hotel Pick-up Option)

Wu Wen-Kai, our tour guide, was very nice, courteous, and humorous. He answered every question and was very thoughtful and meticulous. Aside from the hot weather, the trip was perfect. My girlfriend and I were both very satisfied.

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Review for: Kyoto Arashiyama Luxury Tour (Osaka or Kyoto Designated Meeting Point Drop-off/Pick-up)

The tour guide Chris is very nice. He will give suggestions when asking about attractions or questions. He is also very proactive in helping us and taking good care of us. Because we booked too late the day before, although we couldn't go on the original itinerary, we directly emailed the company and they were very proactive in handling it and responded quickly. On the contrary, KLOOK kept asking on Mushroom but there was no answer. I recommend this itinerary. I wanted to upload photos but the file was too large to upload.

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Review for: [CN, HK, TW] Kyoto Arashiyama Luxury Tour

This is definitely an excellent choice for your trip to Kyoto. Transportation to these two attractions is relatively troublesome or physically demanding. At this price, it's very worthwhile to travel for a period of time in comfort! The tour guide has extensive knowledge, provides essential explanations, and makes proper arrangements. The tour guide and driver are both very polite and kind. I'm very lucky to have signed up for this tour.

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Review for: Kyoto Arashiyama Luxury Tour (Osaka or Kyoto Designated Meeting Point Drop-off/Pick-up)

great experience and the tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly

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Operated by: 株式会社三宇観光

Total reviews: 8715

Good review rate: 93 %

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