Day 1: Exploring historic temples and bamboo groves in western Kyoto's Arashiyama district.
not mentioned
Sunny, approx 24°C
08:00
1.5 hours
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station
Walk through the iconic, towering green bamboo forest path.
Free
Tips: Arrive early morning to avoid heavy tourist crowds.
Food Recommendations:
- Matcha Soft Serve
- Yuba Cheese
10:00
1 hour
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Directly adjacent to the Bamboo Grove entrance
Zen temple famous for its stunning landscape garden.
500 JPY
Tips: Garden ticket is separate from the main hall ticket.
Food Recommendations:
- Shojin Ryori
14:00
1 hour
3
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
20-minute ride from Arashiyama area
Spectacular Zen temple with top two floors covered in gold.
400 JPY
Tips: Follow the one-way path for the best photo angles.
Day 1: Exploring historic temples and bamboo groves in western Kyoto's Arashiyama district.
not mentioned
Sunny, approx 24°C
08:00
1.5 hours
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station
Walk through the iconic, towering green bamboo forest path.
Free
Tips: Arrive early morning to avoid heavy tourist crowds.
Food Recommendations:
- Matcha Soft Serve
- Yuba Cheese
10:00
1 hour
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Directly adjacent to the Bamboo Grove entrance
Zen temple famous for its stunning landscape garden.
500 JPY
Tips: Garden ticket is separate from the main hall ticket.
Food Recommendations:
- Shojin Ryori
14:00
1 hour
3
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
20-minute ride from Arashiyama area
Spectacular Zen temple with top two floors covered in gold.
400 JPY
Tips: Follow the one-way path for the best photo angles.
