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Tour Itinerary
- Time Location Details Notes
- 09:00 Otagi Nenbutsu-ji (Torii-moto) Meet up & Tour start Viewing approx. 30 min / Admission 500 yen
- 09:40–10:50 Walking Move to Gio-ji Approx. 10 min
- 10:50–11:25 Gio-ji Viewing Approx. 35 min / Admission 300 yen
- 11:25–11:35 Walking Move to Seiryo-ji Approx. 10 min
- 11:35–12:05 Seiryo-ji (Saga Shakado) Viewing Approx. 30 min
- 12:05-12:20 Walking To Tenryu-ji (Snack time along the way)
- 12:20–12:50 Tenryu-ji Garden tour Approx. 30 min / Admission 500 yen
- 12:50–13:10 Togetsukyo Bridge Photos
- 13:10 Dismissal
What Is a Private Arashiyama Walking Tour in Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The group walked at a fairly relaxed pace and often stopped to take videos and photos along the way, so we fell significantly behind the planned schedule. As a result, we ended up not visiting Nonomiya Shrine, but since the guests were quite tired toward the end, I think this worked out well. The guests were very cooperative and not demanding at all, which made them very easy to guide. After the tour, the guests mentioned they wanted to have a meal in Arashiyama, and we exchanged many messages about making a reservation. However, in the end they said they were not particular about the meal. I had searched desperately for somewhere that could take a reservation during this busy season, so it felt like wasted effort and was a little disappointing. It would be helpful if recommended lunch spots could be shared. I believe the guests were generally pleased. Thank you very much for all your support.
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