Tenryu-ji Temple: Sogenchi Pond Views & North Gate Shortcuts
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Skip the main hall entry fee; the garden-only ticket grants full access to the 14th-century Sogenchi Pond, which is the actual flex here. Arrive by 8:30 AM to dodge the bus tour chaos. Spend 45 minutes looping the grounds, then exit through the North Gate to hit the Bamboo Grove before the gridlock starts. Avoid the $150 private tours and handle this solo. It is a simple, strategic win for your Arashiyama itinerary.
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