Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi-Inari and Arashiyama
Description
Early morning is the key to avoid the crowds during peak tourist seasons! Hit three of the top historical attractions, Fushimi-Inari Shrine, Bamboo Grove, and Tenryu-ji Temple with our English speaking tour guide! ⚠️ Prior to the tour, please ensure that WhatsApp or SMS is available for easy communication. Our tour guide will use these platforms to contact you. ⚠️ Please note: The earlier the start time, the fewer crowds we will encounter—if you value a peaceful, uncrowded experience, we recommend booking the earliest time slots available. ✅ This is an English Guided Walking Tour which requires about 9,000 steps. We will use public transportation to visit each location(transportation fee NOT included). ✅ Visit Three Highlights, Fushimi-Inari-Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Groove, Tenryu-ji Zen-Buddhism Temple. ✅ Learn about the rich history of each location with our friendly and knowledgeable guide. ✅ Receive travel tips and good restaurant recommendations from our guide.
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Discover the spiritual heart of Kyoto at Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates. Hike through the enchanting paths that lead up Mount Inari, surrounded by a deep sense of history, spirituality and nature. This iconic Shinto shrine is dedicated to Inari, the god of rice, agriculture, and business. Visitors come to pray for success, health, and happiness while exploring smaller shrines, stone fox statues, and scenic viewpoints.
Step into a world of tranquility and natural beauty at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto. Wander through towering bamboo groves that stretch towards the sky, creating a serene and otherworldly atmosphere. As sunlight filters through the dense canopy, the soft rustle of bamboo leaves and the gentle sway of the tall stalks will transport you to a place of peace and reflection.
Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the heart of Kyoto's Arashiyama district. Renowned for its exquisite Zen garden and stunning views of the surrounding mountains, Tenryu-ji offers a serene escape into Japan's rich cultural heritage. Stroll through the beautifully landscaped Sogenchi Teien, a pond garden designed to evoke the natural beauty of the region. The harmonious blend of water, rocks, and meticulously pruned trees creates a peaceful ambiance perfect for reflection and relaxation.
Togetsu Bridge, meaning “Moon Crossing Bridge,” is a historic wooden bridge in Arashiyama, Kyoto, spanning the Katsura River. Originally built during the Heian Period, the current structure dates back to 1934. The bridge is renowned for its scenic beauty, especially during cherry blossom season in spring and the vibrant autumn foliage. It offers stunning views of the Katsura River and surrounding hills, making it a popular spot for visitors. Nearby attractions include bamboo groves and temples, adding to the area’s charm and cultural significance.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(253)
Beck is an amazing tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about Japan and all the sites we visited. He is also very personable and friendly. He ask our family questions to get to know us better. He is also an awesome photographer! He knew the best spots at each location to take the best photos of our family and was very skillful with the phone camera to capture the best images. Overall, I would highly recommend Beck as a tour guide as he was very helpful and friendly.
Our tour guide, Beck, was excellent! He was prompt and clear about where to meet at Kyoto station. He was very knowledgeable when explaining about the culture and religion in Japan, especially the difference between Buddhism and Shintoism. He brought us to the best spots for taking pictures which I would have never found on my own. Thank you, Beck!!
Beck was a fantastic tour guide! He was patient, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. His insights into the landmarks we visited were impressive, and he struck the perfect balance between sharing historical information and adding humor along the way. Beck was engaging, personable, and made everyone feel comfortable, which made the day both enjoyable and memorable. We highly recommend this tour, especially if you have the opportunity to tour with Beck!
What a wonderful tour this was, our guide Beck was so informative. The pick up spot was easy to find, Beck sent through easy to follow instructions. We started spot on time and luckily only 3 of us on the tour. Beck helped us easily navigate the train to our first stop the Fushimi Inari Shrine, being their at 6.45am was fabulous as it was quiet, peaceful and only a few people around, magical! Beck explained it all to us. Great photo opportunities at every turn! Our next stop was the bamboo forest which again because we were there early was spectacular as no one was there, just us, Beck taught us how to take wonderful pics here as well. Our last stop was Tenryu -ji temple and magnificent gardens. Beck had all the information about all the places we visited and spending the morning with him was fantastic. It was lots of walking and better to go early this time of year as it did get very warm towards the end. Thank you Beck you are a wonderful guide
Beck is awesome, patient and explains everything including to the kids.
We started in early morning and were ahead of the crowds. Saved a lot of time, as we didn’t have to think about the logistics of trains etc. Beck was very friendly and helpful!
He was a wonderful guide and very friendly! He has so much patience to show around and explain each and every thing .
Yoko is such an amazing sweet person and very fun to tour with, she tells the history and stories about the places we visit in such a simple and fun way! We visited Fushimi inari shrine, Bamboo forest and the heavenly dragon, we had a great time with Yoko and I definitely recommend her!
Very good guide and very beautiful sites. The guide is very attentive, and the choice of time is a real plus
A bit of travel involved. Lots of walking. Our day was very hot. Our guide was new but very informative!
