Kyoto: Arashiyama Highlights and Monkey Park in 3 Hours
ID: GYG814645-1297577
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the charm of Arashiyama with its stunning bamboo groves, scenic river views, and a visit to the famous Iwatayama Monkey Park.
Discover the charm of Arashiyama with its stunning bamboo groves, scenic river views, and a visit to the famous Iwatayama Monkey Park. Experience the beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage site, Tenryu-ji Temple, and capture the essence of Arashiyama's natural beauty in a comprehensive 3-hour guided tour.
Arashiyama, located in Kyoto, is renowned for its breathtaking bamboo groves and serene river views. The iconic Bamboo Forest Path provides a tranquil escape, where you can walk through towering bamboo stalks swaying in the breeze. The Togetsukyo Bridge offers stunning vistas of the Katsura River and surrounding mountains.
Arashiyama is also home to the beautiful Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its meticulously designed gardens. In addition to these highlights, the tour includes a visit to the Iwatayama Monkey Park.
Perched on Iwatayama Mountain, this park provides a unique chance to interact with wild macaques in their natural habitat and enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto from above. This special experience allows you to feed and observe the monkeys up close, making it a memorable part of your Arashiyama adventure.
Highlights
- Explore the scenic Bamboo Forest Path and the Togetsukyo Bridge
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, Tenryu-ji Temple, and its gardens
- Enjoy a unique interaction with wild macaques at Iwatayama Monkey Park
- Capture stunning photos of the natural beauty of Arashiyama
- Marvel at panoramic views of Kyoto from the park’s elevated vantage point
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Check weather conditions and dress appropriately
Bring a camera for photos
Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking
In front of the Ticket Gate of JR Saga-Arashiyama Station. The guide will be holding the yellow sign with DeepExperience logo.
INCLUDED
- 3-hour guided tour of Arashiyama
- Visit to Tenryu-ji Temple
- Walk through the Bamboo Forest
- Visit to Iwatayama Monkey Park
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.