Tenryu-ji Temple Tours and Activities
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Located in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto, Tenryu-ji Temple is one of the five great temples of Kyoto. Make a stop at this sprawling Zen temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates from the 14th century, to experience its traditional Japanese landscape garden.
The Basics
While the temple—originally founded in 1399—and its buildings have been destroyed and rebuilt several times, the garden dates from its founding. Walk the garden, designed by landscape architect Muso Soseki, to enjoy its large central pond surrounded by rocks and trees. Soseki's design takes advantage of the “borrowed scenery” of nearby mountains for extra depth. The temple complex comprises several buildings, including the Dharma Hall, home to the Cloud-Dragon painting.
Tenryu-ji Temple, a popular tourist attraction, features on numerous Kyoto sightseeing tours, alongside other area attractions such as Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Kyoto highlights, such as Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, or Kinkaku-ji Temple.
Things to Know Before You Go
- There are separate fees for the garden, temple buildings, and Dharma Hall.
- The on-site vegetarian restaurant is Michelin-rated.
- Parts of the temple grounds are wheelchair accessible, and a route map for wheelchair users is available.
How to Get There
Tenryu-ji is easily accessible by public transportation. It’s about a 5-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Keifuku Line; about a 10-minute walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station on the Sagano Line; and about a 15-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Line. Alternatively, take city bus Nos. 11, 28, 61, 72, 83, or 93 to Arashiyama Tenryu-ji mae bus stop.
When to Get There
The temple is open daily, year-round, with slightly longer hours between April and October. Dharma Hall is only open on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and certain periods in spring and fall. The temple and gardens are particularly scenic in spring, when the cherry blossoms are in bloom, and in autumn, for the fall colors.
Nearby Attractions
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is located next to the Tenryu-ji Temple. A number of other attractions are nearby, including Togetsukyo Bridge, Nonomiya Shrine, Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama, Horin-ji Temple, Jojakko-ji Temple, and Adashino Nenbutsu Temple.
Address: 68 Saga Tenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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This guided tour helps you discover lots of Kyoto’s dispersed temples, shrines, and cultural attractions in one day. Save time researching and planning your trip, by having the itinerary organized for you. Travel in an air-conditioned coach for a hassle-free day. Highlights include Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Sagano Bamboo Forest, and Tenryuji Temple.
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Kyoto Arashiyama Insider Walking Tour
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-Immerse yourself in solitude in the mesmerizing nature of Arashiyama.
Saga-Toriimoto district is a national preservation district where you feel like you are stepping into the past. Our local guide will explain the history and culture of the area.
-Visit the world famous, must-visit bamboo grove and Tenryu-ji, a UNESCO world heritage and immerse yourself in it's rich history.
Afterwards we will enter through more well-known spots in Saga-Arashiyama, visiting UNESCO world heritage temples and the very famous bamboo grove.
-Indulge in an authentically traditional meal, and learn with your palate the rich food culture of Kyoto.
After walking and visiting the temple, you must be ready for lunch! let's have beautiful Kyoto-style lunch!
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Kyoto Arashiyama & Sagano Walking Food Tour
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Spend some time getting acquainted with the food and culture of two historically important and beautiful districts of Kyoto on this guided walking tour. Stroll over the ninth-century Togetsukyo bridge and make stops to sample local snacks. After a visit to the 14th-century Tenryu-ji temple, head to a beautiful bamboo garden and indulge in some traditional Japanese sweets. This tour of Arashiyama and Sagano is a great way to get to know Kyoto.
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Kyoto Arashiyama & Golden Pavilion One day Fulfilling Tour
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In this tour, you will enjoy Japanese nature including animals and landscape at the foot of Mt. Arashiyama which is located on the west side of Kyoto and famous for its scenic beauty. Once this district was open only to the nobles. Located not so far from central Kyoto, this natural environment has been very well maintained up to the present day. That’s why you can interact with wild monkeys very closely.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple), one of the most famous Zen temples in Japan that you won’t forget for the rest of your life.
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Free Choice of Itineraries Kyoto Private Tour
This is a guided private custom Kyoto tour using by chartered taxi. Pick up at a hotel in Kyoto city.
For the tour destination, choose four places where you are interested in Kyoto from the list below for your tour!
Karesansui Rock Garden, Arashiyama Bamboo Groves, Togetsu Bridge, Kinkakuji Temple,Tenryuji Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Sanjusangendo.
Enjoy the ancient temples , shrines and wonderful bamboo groves with historical explanations by professional guides.
You will receive an email after booking your tour from this web page. Please reply to the email with the 4 tourist sites you want to visit.
The price for the displayed tour does not include the charter car fares.
The fares is 55000 yen on average. However, it changes with the parking lot and toll road to use on the day. Charter fares will be charged on the day of the tour.
For details of the tour, you can look at inclusions excursions section of this web page.
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Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour (No Yakatabune Lunch Cruise)
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Wander among peaceful bamboo groves and elegant mountain temples of rural Japan as you explore the fascinating areas of Arashiyama and Sagano near Kyoto during this 4-hour walking tour. Meander among the bamboo groves of Sagano before checking out the ancient 14th century Tenryu-Ji Temple and the secluded Jojakko-Ji Temple, hidden among the forest. Finish with a trip across the iconic Togetsukyō Bridge. Your morning walking tour also includes pickup from select hotels in Kyoto, a guide and all entrance fees.
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Private Kyoto Arashiyama Custom Half-Day Tour by Chartered Vehicle
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Experience a more natural, idyllic, side of Japan during this 4-hour private excursion to the Arashiyama area in western Kyoto. Climb aboard your chartered limo, van or bus for an exploration of Arashiyama attractions like the historic Tenryu Temple, picturesque Togetsukyo Bridge and the tranquil Sagano Bamboo Groves. Best of all this trip is easily customized, allowing you to pick the attractions and itinerary that best meet your interests. A driver, round-trip transport from central Kyoto and private vehicle are included.
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Kyoto Half-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide
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Explore Kyoto, one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations, accompanied by one of our nationally-licensed, experienced multilingual guides, who will help you efficiently enjoy a four-hour tour, introducing both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient city.
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel, or anywhere else at your convenience, and will take you to a number of Kyoto's famous spots.
Let us know what you would like to experience and we will arrange a tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour with Yakatabune Lunch Cruise
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Explore the enchanting Arashiyama district of Kyoto by foot and boat on this half-day tour. Like much of Kyoto, Arashiyama is temple central, and the best way to learn about its sights is from a guide. Do just that and explore the gardens of UNESCO-listed Tenryū-ji Temple; visit the tree walk at Sagano Bamboo Grove; admire the temples of Jojakko-ji; and learn about Togetsukyo Bridge, which straddles the Oi River. Finish with a lunch cruise with views of Mt Arashiyama. The tour includes round-trip train transport from our Kyoto meeting point.
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You can enjoy a guided sightseeing tour only with your family and friends.
This is a Kyoto tour using by public transportation.
The destinations of the tour includes Karesansui Rock Garden, Arashiyama
Bamboo Groves, Togetsu Bridge, Kinkakuji Temple and Tenryuji Temple.
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Accompanied by a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual guide, explore the area of Arashiyama and Sagano, where aristocrats once unwound in their villas more than 1,000 years ago.
The highlights of this tour include the scenic countryside views from Togetsukyo bridge; Tenryu-ji temple with its beautiful traditional gardens; the enchanting world from within the Bamboo Grove; and Jojakko-ji Temple with its breathtaking green moss. During the tour you will also visit some secret spots unfamiliar to the usual tourists.
Enjoy the walk and delicious food while learning about Japanese culture and history. Our guides are looking forward to arranging a tour that’s best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
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Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Kyoto, Arashiyama: Temple and Nature
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We will walk a while and climb a mount. I hope you like to hike. Old town, temple and nature with bamboo forest then monkeys. You will have everything!
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Spots to visit
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4.Tenryuji Temple/Bamboo Forest
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Get away from the crowds and spend a wonderful day in Arashiyama which will undoubtedly stand out in your mind as you think back to your time here in Kyoto. With a small group of 7 members or less you are ensured an authentic and intimate experience.
We begin with a morning stroll through the lush garden of one of Japan’s first Zen temples dating back over 1,000 years. We then head into the foothills and as we peacefully stroll back to town we visit twelve hundred stone Buddhas on a hillside, an Edo period cafe, an ancient burial ground, a temple founded by two former geisha, a working pottery studio, the villa of a silent film actor, a majestic bamboo grove, and the "shrine of love'. All this as we browse shops filled with handmade goods and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch.
Important Note: Each guest is required to bring an additional 5,500 yen (cash) for admission tickets and lunch.
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Important Note: Each guest is required to bring an additional 5,500 yen (cash) for admission tickets and lunch.
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Have a matcha parfait which is said to be the best in Kyoto at the last spot of this tour and make it an unforgettable tour!
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The Original Early Bird Tour of Kyoto.
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Discover Kyoto at it's most magical hour as the sun rises over Japan's historic treasure of a city. Take a magical walk through the thousands of red gates at Fushimi Inari shrine and visit a nearly empty temple, then onto the bamboo grove.
This experience is perfect for those who naturally rise in the early morning, or for those who just want to have a unique experience and don't mind getting up early for it. It can also be an amazing way to take advantage of your jet lag!
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This is a guided private custom Kyoto tour using by chartered taxi. Pick up at a hotel in Kyoto city.
For the tour destination, choose four places where you are interested in Kyoto from the list below for your tour!
Karesansui Rock Garden, Arashiyama Bamboo Groves, Togetsu Bridge, Kinkakuji Temple,Tenryuji Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Sanjusangendo.
Enjoy the ancient temples , shrines and wonderful bamboo groves with historical explanations by professional guides.
You will receive an email after booking your tour from this web page. Please reply to the email with the 4 tourist sites you want to visit.
The price for the displayed tour does not include the charter car fares.
The fares is 40000 yen on average. However, it changes with the parking lot and toll road to use on the day. Charter fares will be charged on the day of the tour.
For details of the tour, you can look at inclusions excursions section of this web page.
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