Kyoto city (City area)

Western Kyoto B

B. The Sagano walking course starts at Tenryu-ji Temple-a good place to vegetarian temple cuisine-followed by an after-lunch stroll through elegant gardens with the charming 'waterless waterfall', and then a climb the moss-covered steps to Jojakko-ji Temple.

Continue to Nison-in Temple where maples shroud the main halls ? a myriad of colors that lead you to the tranquility of Gio-ji Temple-then out onto Togetsukyo Bridge (Bridge of the Moon Crossing the Sky) spanning the Hozu River. In the summer months, you can take a relaxing boat trip, following cool breeze on the gentle water under the bridge.

The following plan is also available if you have some spare time. It takes 25 minutes from Arashiyama to Kameoka by train, then a 15-minute bus ride to the embarkation point for the breathtaking boat ride down the rapids of the Hozu River. This 2-hour adventure can be enjoyed throughout the year except from December 29 to January 4.

Recommended Course B

Half-Day Course