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Sagano Bamboo Grove Path
Tenryu-ji Temple in Autumn
Togetsukyo Bridge in Autumn
Yakatabune(Photo for illustrative purposes only)
Yakatabune(Photo for illustrative purposes only)

Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour

By JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
8.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 363 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  1. With Mt. Arashiyama as the backdrop, take a walk through the Sagano Bamboo Grove accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.

  2. Enjoy the ever-popular Arashiyama which offers different scenery every season, be it the cherry blossoms of spring, the fresh greens of summer, the colored leaves of autumn, or the snowy scenescapes of winter.

  3. Behold the beautiful garden in Tenryuji, a World Heritage Site considered as one of Kyoto's best Zen temples.

  4. Revel in panoramic views of Kyoto City from Jojakko-ji Temple, renowned for its beautiful scenery of colorful leaves in autumn and green blankets of moss in summer.

  5. Take in the scenery of Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama from aboard a yakatabune.

Activity location

  • Jojakkoji Temple
    • 3 Saga Ogurayamaoguracho, Ukyo-Ku,
    • 616-8397, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • JTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO
    • 31 Higashikujō Nishisannōchō
    • 601-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Sagano Bamboo Grove (No Lunch)
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:40
Price details
RM 363.37 x 2 AdultsRM 726.74

Total
Price is RM 726.74
Until Tue, 24 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedNational Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedOther admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
  • The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
  • [2024] If the yakatabune cannot be boarded due to effects of high water level, etc., the tour will visit Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture (partial refunds will not be issued). In case the Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture is also closed (during exhibition change periods), the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will issue a refund for the yakatabune fare on the day. Jan.10 - Feb.29, Jul.1 - Oct.31:JPY 1,500/adult, JPY 800/child Mar.1 - Jun.30, Nov.1 - Dec.25:JPY 1,500/adult, JPY 900/child
  • [2025] If the yakatabune cannot be boarded due to effects of high water level, etc., the tour will visit either Fukuda Art Museum or Okochi Sanso (partial refunds will not be issued). If all of the above alternative destinations are closed or unavailable for entry, the corresponding yakatabune boarding fare will be refunded. Jan. 10 - Feb. 28, July 1 - Oct. 31, Dec. 1-25: JPY 1,500/adult, JPY 1000/child, Mar. 1 - June 30, Nov. 1-30: JPY 2,000/adult, JPY 1,500/child
  • As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. The total walking distance for this tour is approximately 3 km.
  • For participating children 4 to 5 years old, please pay the following yakatabune boarding fare at the location. 【2024】Jan.10 to Feb.29, Jul.1 to Oct.31:JPY 800 / Mar.1 to Jun.30, Nov.1 to Dec.25:JPY 900【2025】Jan. 10 - Feb. 28, July 1 - Oct. 31, Dec. 1-25: JPY 1,000 / Mar. 1 - June 30, Nov. 1-30: JPY 1,500
  • Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.

Activity itinerary

Arashiyama (Pass by)
(JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)
Jojakkoji Temple
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
"This temple overlooks the town of Sagano and the city of Kyoto. The area is famous for its beautiful scenery when the colored leaves cover the mountain in autumn."
Sagano Bamboo Grove (Pass by)
From Jojakko-ji Temple, the tour will be heading to Tenryu-ji Temple while strolling along the Sagano Bamboo Grove, a popular spot among international travelers.
Togetsukyo Bridge
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
This 250-meter-long bridge offers a spectacular location for viewing cherry blossoms or colored autumn leaves. Enjoy the scenery of Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama from aboard the yakatabune. The guide will not board the yakatabune.
Tenryuji Temple
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
A World Heritage site. This Zen temple stands in one of Kyoto's leading sightseeing areas. The Japanese garden is complemented by the beautiful landscapes of Arashiyama, and has been registered as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESJojakkoji Temple
    • 3 Saga Ogurayamaoguracho, Ukyo-Ku,
    • 616-8397, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEJTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO
    • 31 Higashikujō Nishisannōchō
    • 601-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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