One-day flower viewing/maple leaf season tour in Kyoto, Japan｜Group of 4 people, service in Chinese and Japanese

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※Please note that the hydrangea flowering period is the peak season for travel in Japan. It coincides with the summer vacation. There are many people traveling and the itinerary is relatively simple. In case of serious traffic jams, in order to ensure the travel experience, the itinerary time will be adjusted and the attractions will be reduced according to the actual situation. , if you have any concerns, please choose carefully when placing an order.
※The flower opening date is affected by local weather, and the most beautiful scenery cannot be guaranteed. Please check the local weather and blooming conditions before placing an order. Please understand that if you request a refund/compensation due to poor opening or weather factors such as rain, we will not be able to accept it.

Route arrangement: Gather and start → Ryoanji Temple → Arashiyama area → Zenfeng Temple → Return

ーReference modelー・5~8-seater car: Toyota Alphard;
・9~14-seater cars: Toyota HAICE equivalent;
・18~22-seater car: minibus;
・Vehicles with 22 seats or more: large buses;
※The above car models are for reference only. The actual car models will be adjusted according to the number of people traveling on the day.
※Cars with 14 seats or less are small tours with only the driver and tour guide. They are only responsible for simple introduction to scenic spots and cannot provide professional tour guide services. Please understand; cars with 18 seats or above are buses and are equipped with tour guide services.

ーIntroduction to the attractionsー(Please pay for the admission fees for the attractions by yourself)
・[Ryoanji Temple] The Abbot Garden of Ryoanji Temple is one of the most famous gardens in Kyoto. It is synonymous with Japanese gardens. It is not only a world heritage, but also has the most famous dry landscape in Japan. Historically, Toyotomi Hideyoshi also visited Ryoanji Temple. A flower viewing party was held. This dry landscape garden at Ryoanji Temple is said to have been built at the end of the Muromachi period (around 1500) by the revered Zen master Teho Zenkei. The 15 rocks in the garden are strategically placed to make visitors feel comfortable no matter where they stand. You won't be able to see one of the rocks, but only 14 rocks. It seems that the placement is random, but in fact the combination of stones has been carefully designed and laid out, and is known as the representative of the golden ratio in aesthetics. It seems that only by relying on Zen meditation can we obtain enough spiritual enlightenment and see through the complexity and glitz to see the complete 15 stones from the heart. Because of this, it also adds to the mystery of the abbot's garden of Ryoanji Temple.
※Admission fee: 600 yen for adults, 500 yen for high school students, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students, need to pay for themselves.

・[Arashiyama Area] The Arashiyama area consists of two areas, Arashiyama and Sagano. This area not only has rich cultural attractions, but also natural scenery that changes with the seasons and ancient trains. There are many ancient temples and The shrine and Tenryuji Temple are world heritage-level monuments. There is a famous bamboo forest trail from Nonomiya Shrine to Okouchi Villa. As a holy place for cherry blossom and maple viewing, Arashiyama attracts a large number of tourists every spring and autumn. It is often hard to get a ticket for the Sagano Train. However, it is very quiet in winter and summer, suitable for travelers who like tranquility. The Arashiyama area has many long-established restaurants, Japanese confectionery shops, and cute grocery stores. You can also rent kimonos and rickshaws, making it a great place to slow down.

※Recommended travel itinerary in Arashiyama area (please pay for yourself)
1.【Sagano Train】
Travel date: from March 1st to December 29th (January and February are winter maintenance periods, the train is suspended) Public holidays: Wednesday
2【Sagano Bamboo Forest Trail】
Sagano Bamboo Forest is located in Arashiyama. The bamboo forest trail is about 500 meters long. You can reach the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest by walking through Nonomiya Shrine and towards Okouchi Villa.
Walking through the bamboo forest, you can hear the natural sound of the wind blowing through the bamboo leaves. This sound has also been rated as one of Japan's 100 most worthy of preservation.
This is also the place where Ang Lee filmed "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". The Tenryuji Temple in the trail has a very beautiful Japanese garden.
3.【Tenryuji Temple】
Tenryu-ji Temple is a world cultural heritage. It was built in 1339 as the main temple of the Tenryu-ji Temple of the Rinzai sect. It was built by General Ashikaga Takauji to support Emperor Daigo. During the Muromachi period, it was the largest mountain among the Five Mountains of Kyoto. Inside the temple is a seated statue of Sakyamuni Buddha from the Fujiwara period. Taking advantage of the scenery of Kameyama and Arashiyama, the garden combines the elegance of aristocratic culture and the mystery of Zen Buddhism. It is a special national historical site.
・[Sunbongsa Temple] Sunbongsa Temple was founded in 1029 by the people of Wonsan and is revered by members of the royal family. Today, the mountain is characterized by the Kannon faith of the Thirty-three Kannons of the Western Kingdom, the dragon pine trees, seasonal colors such as cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, autumn chrysanthemums, and red leaves, as well as the Kyoto cityscape. In the Hakusan Hydrangea Garden, which covers an area of ​​about 3,000 square meters, about 8,000 hydrangeas such as Western hydrangea, Jaku hydrangea, and mountain hydrangea decorate the entire slope in bright colors. The panoramic view of Kyoto city through the hydrangeas from above is breathtaking. Even in the rainy season, it is truly magical to see rain-loving hydrangeas floating in the mist, making the scenery even more beautiful.
Business hours: 8:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Weekdays 8:30 ~ 17:00 (reception deadline 16:45)
Hydrangea garden opening date: mid-June to early July ※Admission fee: 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for high school students, 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students, need to pay for themselves.