Day 1: Exploring historic Arashiyama bamboo groves and iconic temples in western Kyoto.
not mentioned
Sunny, clear skies, approx 24°C
08:00
1.5 hours
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station
Walk through towering green bamboo stalks in serene atmosphere.
Free
Tips: Arrive early to avoid heavy tourist crowds.
Food Recommendations:
- Matcha Soft Serve
- Yudofu
10:00
1 hour
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Located immediately adjacent to the bamboo grove entrance
World Heritage site featuring a 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)
Take the Randen tram then transfer to City Bus 205
Famous Zen temple with top floors covered in gold leaf.
400 JPY
Tips: Best photos are taken from across the pond.
Day 1: Exploring historic Arashiyama bamboo groves and iconic temples in western Kyoto.
not mentioned
Sunny, clear skies, approx 24°C
08:00
1.5 hours
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station
Walk through towering green bamboo stalks in serene atmosphere.
Free
Tips: Arrive early to avoid heavy tourist crowds.
Food Recommendations:
- Matcha Soft Serve
- Yudofu
10:00
1 hour
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Located immediately adjacent to the bamboo grove entrance
World Heritage site featuring a 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)
Take the Randen tram then transfer to City Bus 205
Famous Zen temple with top floors covered in gold leaf.
400 JPY
Tips: Best photos are taken from across the pond.
