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City Unscripted Original
Experience outline
- Explore one of the most naturally beautiful locations in Japan with a helpful host to guide your journey
- Walk through Arashiyama’s most famous areas, including the Bamboo Grove and Tenryū-ji Temple
- Take part in local pastimes, like rowing across the river, or hiking up the mountains for a birds-eye view
- Get suggestions for a traditional snack like salty bamboo ice-cream from your host
- Have a friendly local insider to suggest other areas to visit on your vacation
Photos taken by our hosts and guests
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Reviews
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Alexis was a fantastic guide and passionate about what he does. Although not of Japanese birth, he has a deep understanding of Japanese culture due to his years in Japan. He is very straightforward in his no nonsense approach to the the facts and history of the tour highlights. We certainly covered a lot of ground , but he was always checking on our well being to make sure it was within our limits.
June 2024
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Es war ein wunderschöner Tag den wir gemeinsam mit Harun im Arashiyama Bamboo Grove und Umgebung verbracht haben. Wir haben so viele Schreine gesehen, und insbesondere der mit den vielen Steinskulpturen hat es uns angetan. Genau wie der ZEN-Garten und die weiteren Bambuswälder neben dem großen. Empfehlung: nur eine Tour am Tag, wenn man nicht über 20 Kilometer gehen will. Harun ist ein sehr aufmerksamer und guter Guide, der auch auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen ist. It was a wonderful day that we spent together with Harun in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and the surrounding area. We saw so many shrines and we were particularly impressed by the one with all the stone sculptures. Just like the ZEN garden and the other bamboo forests next to the big one. Recommendation: only one tour per day if you don't want to go over 20 kilometers. Harun is a very attentive and good guide who also responded to our wishes.
June 2024
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Amazing! Ai was the best guide I could’ve wished for. She was so sweet and accommodating. She clearly read my notes and helped plan a trip to my needs. She also helped me learn new words in Japanese. She was also great about stopping for water and bathroom breaks. Ai was truly wonderful - she definitely made me want to try City Unscripted again!
June 2024
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It is a great pleasure and privilege to recommend Mia to you for your Kyoto visit. She is a truly outstanding guide. Along with her impressive expertise on Kyoto and excellent language skills, she has an exceptional ability to understand her client's interests and needs and to organize a wonderful experience. Mia's tours are the best! You will be well looked after and enjoy a very special trip to the beautiful city of Kyoto. My tour was in the first week of April, 2024. I was visiting Japan from Boston, Massachusetts.
May 2024
Things to know
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Private experience, tailored to you
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6 hours
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Matched to your ideal host
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Walking tour (may use public transport)
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Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Cantonese, Catalan, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish)
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The host will be waiting in front of the Mister Donut - JR Kyoto Station Building Shop