Arashiyama Hidden Gems: Walking Tour escaping crowds Discount Tickets

Overview

Explore a quieter, more local Arashiyama on a relaxed walking tour. This experience focuses on hidden paths, calm temples, scenic views, and local food—beyond the typical tourist route. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to enjoy Arashiyama comfortably and thoughtfully, with a small group (up to 6 guests) and a local guide. My name is Yusuke. I designed this tour and guide it myself as a local Kyoto guide. With experience guiding over 3,000 guests, I aim to help you enjoy a deeper and calmer Arashiyama. For guests who choose the “The Tale of Genji” option: Most of the places visited on this tour (except the bamboo forest) appear in The Tale of Genji. If you are interested, I will explain the historical and literary context during the tour. Both options visit the same locations. The “The Tale of Genji” option simply adds deeper literary storytelling.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

Japanese-GUIDE

Japanese-WRITTEN

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

Inclusion

Original Tour Booklet (about 15 pages)

Helping to take good photos. I’m learning Photography as my hobby.

Guiding

Exclusion

Ticket for Daikakuji temple & Osawa-no-ike Pond

Ticket for Seiryoji temple

Japanese snacks (Optional)- about 500 yen

Insurance-Please prepare your insurance on your own if you need.

Gratitude

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Travel/Walking time is included on the total tour duration. We will walk about 3km/55minutes during the tour with enjoying local scenery.

You have to take off your shoes to enter inside at Seiryoji-temple and Daikakuji Temple.

This tour will take about 4 hours.

Please bring snacks if you need. There are not many restaurants around the ending point.