Kyoto Quiet Arashiyama and Sagano Temples Guided Tour
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About This Tour in Kyoto
Why Visit Kyoto?
Kyoto is Japan's cultural heart, home to thousands of temples and traditional gardens. Explore historic districts, visit serene temples, and experience traditional geisha culture. Kyoto offers a glimpse into traditional Japan with stunning beauty and rich heritage.
Getting to Kyoto
The easiest way to reach Kyoto is by flying into Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Itami Airport (ITM). The city has excellent public transportation systems, including trains, subways, and buses. Taxis are widely available, and the transportation infrastructure is efficient and reliable.
What's Included
- Tour Guide in English
- Entrance fee for 3 temples(Tenryu-ji ,Giou-ji,Adashino-nenbutsu-ji)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- No hotel pickup or drop off
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
JR Saga Arashiyama ST.(Not Hankyu, Arashiyama or Randen Arashiyama) We will meet at JR Saga-Arashiyama Station at entrance gate . After you get off the train at JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, go through the ticket gate to meet me. I am holding a sign with your name .
End Point
Tenryuji Temple Tenryuji Temple,JR Saga Arashiyama ST.(Not Hankyu, Arashiyama or Randen Arashiyama) We will meet at JR Saga-Arashiyama Station at entrance gate . After you get off the train at JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, go through the ticket gate to meet me. I am holding a sign with your name .
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
1 1 hour 15 minutes
1. “Giou”-ji Temple It was built in the 12th century, in the Heian period. “Giou” means a woman's name. This small temple is known as the stage of women's sorrows.. 2.”Giou” The main star is “Giou”. “Giou” was a dancer in this period. She was favored by “Taira no Kiyomori”, former Shogun in the Heian Period. 3. “Taira no Kiyomori” and “Butsugozen” “Taira no Kiyomori” (1118-1181) was shogun at that time. He loved “Giou” very much at first. But he moved his heart to another woman, “Butsugozen” “Giou” was driven away by him “Giou” finally became a nun with his sister and his mother and lived here in her rest life. 4.Tale of the Heike It was a tragic love story . The book Heike-Monogatari tells the tragic story of the dancer. 5.moss garden This temple has a beautiful moss garden spreading out in the temple, and the harmony of its serenity and greenery deeply impresses visitors.
Saga Toriimoto town Along the street on the way... 15 minutes
Saga Toriimoto town Along the street on the way to another temple,old town is is well preserved. farmhouses and machiya houses are very well mixed and constitute of historical landscape in suburb of Kyoto Rakugai.
1 1 hour
1. Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple It was built in the 13century in Kamakura period "Adashno" means "vain field".or heartless field. This temple also has tragic story. 2.History Time Line 3.Honen monk This temple's founder was Honen (1133-1212) He taught nenbutu, people chant the sutra 4.. Muen Botoke It means these dead and their spirits having no relatives to pray. Temple gatherd these kinds of born and enshrined. This area used to be thrown away dead bodies. People called here heartless field This temple has almost 8,000 stone statues of Buddha They were dug up and collected 5.Sentou Kuyo It means enshrined forever Every year in August, thousands of candles are lit and offerings flowers
The "Bamboo Grove" The bamboo forest path is recommended tourist spot in Kyoto 15 minutes
The "Bamboo Grove" The bamboo forest path is recommended tourist spot in Kyoto. The bamboo forest path continues like a tunnel along the road running about 400m. It has been a villa area for aristocrats during the Heian period. There is no special entrance, so anyone can stroll through it. Admission is free, but it is only open from 9:00 to 17:00. The lush bamboo forest has a slightly mystical atmosphere all year round. You can experience the feeling of stepping into another world.
Tenryuji Temple Tenryuji Temple, is the head temple of... 1 hour 15 minutes
Tenryuji Temple Tenryuji Temple, is the head temple of the Rinzai sect, irepresenting Zen temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto. It is famous for its beautiful gardens and ceiling paintings. In 1994, it was registered as a World Heritage Site along with Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, To-ji, and Nijo Castle. First, there is the world-famous Sogenchi Garden. It is a stroll-style garden with a pond at the center, and it is also a borrowed scenery garden incorporating Arashiyama. These mountains spread out at the back of the garden. The garden was created about 700 years ago. It was created by the founder, Muso Kokushi, and it still retains its original appearance today. Furthermore, the garden is the first nationally designated historic site and special place of scenic beauty. It is like a national treasure of scenery, and there are only 36 of them in the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
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