Gold-Guide presents a hiking tour to fully enjoy the nature of Ranzan!

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• 1-day Kyoto Arashiyama Tour: Riverside Hiking, Bamboo Forest and Temples
• Guide's Recommended Points
• My Details
• Self-Introduction
• Tom's detailed information

1-day Kyoto Arashiyama Tour: Riverside Hiking, Bamboo Forest and Temples

We will meet at Kyoto Station or a hotel in the city center and take a taxi to Torokko Saga Station (via Nijo Station if the train is full). We will take the train to Hozukyo Gorge and enjoy a leisurely hike along the forest path beside the Takikawa. We will pass by Narutaki Waterfall, Atago Nenbutsu-ji Temple with its unique stone Buddha statues, and the quiet countryside town before arriving at Jojakko-ji Temple. Finally, we will pass through the Ranzan Bamboo Forest, enjoy the gardens and architecture of the World Heritage site Tenryu- Tenryu, and return by taxi.

*Itinerary (Example)

9:00 AM Meet at a hotel in Kyoto City or at JR Kyoto Station.

10:00 Torokko Saga Station (or JR Nijo Station) → Take the train towards Hozukyo Gorge.

10:15 Hozukyo Station / Hozukyo area: Hiking along the Takikawa(20-minute break along the way)

11:45 Atago Nenbutsu-ji Temple (approximately 500 stone Buddha statues)

12:30 Lunch (cost not included / restaurants in the surrounding area can be recommended)

13:45 Jojakkoji Temple (Garden and view of Kyoto City)

14:25 Ranzan Bamboo Forest (Strolling to Tenryu Temple)

15:30 Tenryu(World Heritage Site / Architecture and Gardens)

17:00 Take a taxi to the hotel or JR Kyoto Station (disbanding at a different location within the city is negotiable).

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Guide's Recommended Points

You can enjoy the beauty of the Hozukyo Gorge as part of the journey itself by riding the Torokko train. Hiking along the Takikawa River is an exhilarating route where you can experience Kyoto 's nature through forests, the sound of water, and waterfalls. Atago Nenbutsu-ji Temple is a photogenic spot with rows of expressive stone Buddha statues, and its tranquility is also appealing. Walking through the preserved townscape and paths, you can experience the atmosphere of " the Oku Kyoto " of Ranzan . Jojakko-ji Temple boasts a beautiful garden and a view from the hilltop, offering a peaceful time even in the often crowded Ranzan. The path from the bamboo grove to Tenryu Temple is pleasant, and you can conclude your trip with a visit to a World Heritage garden.

My Details

Name: Tom

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Self-Introduction

Hi there, I am Tom Yoshida, the guide that a Five-star hotel in Kyoto requests as a priority, National Certified Tour Guide, Certified Domestic Travel Services Manager and Certified “Tea Sommelier” by Kyoto Prefecture.I have experience guiding a variety of patterns, from individual travelers to groups, from day trips to 3 weeks in duration, and from Tokyo to Hiroshima in site.

For private guiding in Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, I have requests from several hotel concierges as well as travel agencies. In addition, I accommodate more than just sightseeing. For example, model shoots for clothing brands and hiking tours.I live in Kyoto for 30 years, so I can guide travelers to every corner of the city. I also lived in Osaka for 20 years.

I became a businessman and stayed in the US for five years and in Germany for a half year. Because, I traveled backpacking through Europe when I was a student. It was a sightseeing trip and I was not happy with just looking from the outside. After that, I wanted to get into Western society.

Now I would like to push you to enter Japanese culture. For example, in Kyoto, where I live, there are many historical Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. I would like to make Buddhism and Shintoism easier to understand rather than simply show them to you.

My sports are cycling, hiking, skiing and marathon running. My other hobbies are trains and the visiting of ramen restaurants.After finishing my bachelor's degree in science and engineering, I used to work as a designer and marketer for a manufacturing equipment manufacturer, so I am also very happy to do industrial tours.

Tom's detailed information

Guide Experience：5 years or more

Area: Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Himeji, Hiroshima, Shiga, Okayama, Seto Inland Sea

Languages: English

Qualifications: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter : EN01586

Certified Itinerary Control Manager

Expertise:Shrine/Temple,Japanese Garden,Sake,FOOD,Japanese History,Traditional Culture,Trains

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