The Non-Touristy Arashiyama Private Tour with a Local

When in Kyoto, the Arashiyama district is a must. But what if there was a way you could explore it without the touristy crowds? On this private tour, you'll see the splendor and beauty of this famous district but off the beaten path. What a better way to kickstart your Arashiyama tour than with an amazing hilltop view of Kyoto. Go uphill Mt. Arashiyama and get a breathtaking sight worthy of a postcard. See some monkeys along the way. Welcome to Okachi Sansa! Enter the former residence and garden of Japanese silent screen star Danjiro Okochi, who played samurai in the early days of Japanese filmmaking. Here, you can enjoy a matcha green tea while you hear more stories about the actor. An Arashiyama tour would not be complete without a walk through a bamboo grove. This pathway is unknown to tourists, and you can enjoy it with no crowds around. Discover along the way an atmospheric cemetery filled with thousands of Buddha statues and a stupa, both quite rare to find in Japan.