Discover the quieter, more spiritual side of Arashiyama on this immersive guided walking tour.
Step beyond the crowds to explore historic temples, whimsical statues, bamboo groves, and preserved traditional streets — all while learning the deep cultural background of this stunning Kyoto district.
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- Visit the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge and scenic Arashiyama Park Observatory
- Capture beautiful photos in front of the world-famous Bamboo Forest
- Explore the enchanting Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple with its 1,200 whimsical statues
- Discover Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple, home to over 8,000 stone images and pagodas
- Stroll through the charming Saga Toriimoto Preserved Street
- Learn about the hidden history of Okusaga and Arashiyama from your local guide
Full Description
Escape the tourist crowds and experience the peaceful and historic side of Arashiyama with a knowledgeable local guide.
Your journey begins at Saga Arashiyama Station, where you’ll meet your guide holding a yellow sign with the DeepExperience logo. From there, walk to the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, followed by scenic views at Arashiyama Park Observatory.
Enjoy a quick stop at the Bamboo Forest for photos, then venture deep into the quieter area of Okusaga. Here, you’ll visit Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple, filled with over 1,200 unique, expressive stone figures carved by worshippers over time.
Continue to Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple, known for its hauntingly beautiful 8,000 stone images and peaceful atmosphere. En route to Seiryoji Temple, stroll through the Saga Toriimoto Preserved Street, lined with traditional Japanese houses and specialty shops including a cocoon dolls shop and a washi paper store.
Throughout the tour, your guide will share insights into Buddhist beliefs, the history of the temples, and Kyoto’s spiritual legacy. The experience concludes back at Saga Arashiyama Station.
Itinerary
Starting Point:
Saga-Arashiyama Station (嵯峨嵐山駅)
- Togetsukyo Bridge – 5 minutes
- Scenic Views of Arashiyama Park – 10 minutes
- Bamboo Forest Photo Stop – 5 minutes
- Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple – 30 minutes
- Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple – 30 minutes
- Saga Toriimoto Preserved Street – 30 minutes
- Seiryoji Temple – 15 minutes
- Return to Saga-Arashiyama Station
Pricing
From ¥13,000 per person
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What’s Included
- Knowledgeable local guide
- Admission to Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple
- Admission to Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple
Meeting Point
In front of the ticket gate at Saga Arashiyama Station
The guide will be holding a yellow sign with the DeepExperience logo.
Address:
Saga-Arashiyama Station
11-1 Sagatenryuji Kurumamichicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8373, Japan
Reviews
“Fun, beautiful, and informative!”
The bamboo grove and temples were amazing! My guide Megumi was warm, cheerful, and funny — I couldn’t recommend her enough.
“Yoshi was a highlight of our trip.”
So knowledgeable about Japanese culture and history. He went above and beyond, even helping us get a taxi to his favorite curry place. Highly recommended.
“Best tour of Kyoto we had.”
Juraj from DeepExperience was not only kind and knowledgeable, but deeply informative about Buddhist philosophy. An incredible, memorable day!
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