08:00transit· ¥240/adult, free for Rosetta
嵐山へ
Train to Saga-Arashiyama
JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station, ~15 min. Use IC cards.
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五月十九日Wednesday, May 19, 2027
京都Kyoto
嵐山
Arashiyama · bamboo & river
West Kyoto. Bamboo grove early before the tour groups, Tenryu-ji's stroll garden, lunch by the Hozugawa river. Skip the monkey mountain — it's a steep hike. Optional: Sagano scenic train.
- Weather
- Sunny · 27° / 18°C
朝Morning
08:30walk· Free
竹林の小径
Bamboo grove
Get there before 9 AM and it's quiet. 15-min walk through 30-meter green stalks. Light filtering through. Linda + Kerry will love this.
09:30temple· ¥500 garden / +¥300 buildings
天龍寺
Tenryu-ji garden
UNESCO Zen garden built around a pond. Mountain backdrop. Pay extra for the garden entry (worth it) — temple buildings are optional.
昼Afternoon
12:30restaurant· ~¥2,500/person
保津川
Lunch by the Hozugawa river
Riverside restaurants (Yoshimura is solid for soba with a view). Watch the boats drift past.
14:30experience· ¥880/adult, ¥440/child
嵯峨野トロッコ列車
Optional · Sagano Romantic Train
Open-window scenic train along the Hozu gorge. ~25 min one way. Rosetta loves trains, grandparents enjoy sitting. Book seats in advance.
16:30transit
Train back to Kyoto · rest block
夜Evening
19:00restaurant
Dinner near the hotel
Easy night. Wander Karasuma or Sanjo, pick what looks good.