Arashiyama Culture Experience: Making sweets and Visit a musium

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Entrance fee for Tenryuji temple
Making Japanese sweets fee
Admission fee for Embroidery painting musium
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Overview

#### 1. Experience Traditional Sweets at Yatsuhashi-an and Shishuyakata Our first destination is "Yatsuhashi-an and Shishuyakata." Here, you will have the opportunity to experience the culture of Kyoto's traditional sweets. One of the highlights is the famous "Nishijin Yatsuhashi," a type of soft rice cake filled with sweet bean paste, which has been beloved for generations. You will have a chance to observe the making of Nishijin Yatsuhashi and even participate in a hands-on experience. Witnessing the craftsmanship of skilled artisans up close will give you a deeper appreciation for this traditional confectionery. #### 2. Sightseeing in Arashiyama The tour continues as we explore the famous sights of Arashiyama. Our first stop is the Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its vast gardens. Take a moment to find peace amidst the beauty of nature and reflect on the history that surrounds you. Next, we will stroll through the Bamboo Grove,

Meeting Point

It’s JR Saga Arashiyama St.（Not Hankyu or Randen） I am holding a sign with your name in the plaza just outside the station ticket gates.

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1. Tenryu-ji Temple Tenryuji Temple, the head temple of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, is a representative Zen temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto, famous for its beautiful garden and ceiling paintings. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1994 along with Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Toji Temple, and Nijo Castle, and is a popular destination for tourists from Japan and abroad. The first is the world-famous Sogen-ike Garden.The garden is a pond garden with Sogen Pond in the center, and is also a borrowed landscape garden incorporating Arashiyama and Kameyama, which spread out behind the garden. The garden was created about 700 years ago.The garden was created by the founder of the temple, Muso Kokushi, and still retains the appearance of those days.Furthermore, the garden is the first nationally designated historical site and special place of scenic beauty.This is like a national treasure of scenery, and there are only 36 such places in Japan. 1 hour 30 minutes

2. Bamboo Forest Street The "Bamboo Grove" in Arashiyama is one place to make sure you visit when travelling in Kyoto. The grove starts in Arashiyama, goes through the north side of the heritage-listed temple Tenryū-ji and continues on to Nonomiya Shrine. The bamboo grove is a recommended Kyoto tourist site - just walking along the path is a great experience. 30 minutes

3. Togetsukyo Bridge This bridge is called Togetsukyo literally means the moon crossing bridge. In old days the emperor was playing on a boat in this river. He looked up the bridge and felt that the moon seemed to be crossing the bridge as his boat was moving forward. After that this bridge has been called the moon crossing bridge, Togetsukyo. 30 minutes

4. Yatsubashian and Shishuyakata The theme is Kyoto Confectionery Culture Experience Hall.The museum conveys the splendor of handmade sweets handed down by skilled craftsmen in Kyoto, a city that seeks simplicity yet glamour, through embroidery culture and wagashi. The museum, which was renovated in 2008, offers a variety of cultural experiences.In addition to the easy "Nama-Yatsuhashi Handmade Experience," visitors can try their hand at making mashed dumplings, Kyoto-style manju sweets, and Nerikiri work. On the first floor, visitors can observe the production process of Nama-Yatsuhashi and shop for freshly made Nama-Yatsuhashi and other Kyoto souvenirs. 1 hour 15 minutes

5. Yatsubashian and Shishuyakata Embroidered paintings are paintings that embroiderers sew with needles and thread based on sketches drawn by Japanese painters, and are then made into wall hangings or folding screens. They were actively produced as Japan's representative fine arts and crafts, mainly during the Meiji period, and are considered the pinnacle of Japanese embroidery. Embroidered paintings are characterized by their realism that goes beyond painting, due to the shine of the overlapping silk threads and the various embroidery techniques. Some works even have the light reflection calculated to the last detail, and they decorated the Meiji Palace and were displayed at the World Exposition, stunning Westerners. 45 minutes

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Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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