{"version":"2.6","id":"facilities-info-item-gen-5","question":"Are there any guided tours available within Okochi Sanso Garden, and if so, what is the typical duration?","answer":"Okochi Sanso Garden does not typically offer guided tours, but visitors can explore the grounds on their own.","answer_detail":"Okochi Sanso Garden, spanning approximately 20,000 square meters, is designed as a self-guided circular stroll garden (kaiyushiki). While there are no formal guided tours available within the garden, visitors are free to explore the beautifully landscaped grounds, which include the main villa (Daijokaku), a Buddhist hall (Jibutsudo), and a teahouse (Tekisui-an). The typical visit duration for most visitors is between 45 to 60 minutes, although visitors are allowed to stay for up to 90 minutes. The garden's admission fee of 1,000 yen for adults includes a cup of hot matcha green tea and a traditional sweet served in an open-air pavilion next to Tekisui-an teahouse. This tranquil setting, combined with the stunning views of the Hozugawa River canyon and Arashiyama, makes for a memorable visit. This guide entry applies to Okochi Sanso Garden at 8 Sagaogurayama Tabuchichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan. Category: Facilities & Services. Confirm current details and opening hours on the official visitor guide at okochisansogarden.com.","related_ids":[],"intent_tags":["facilities","guided tours"],"last_verified":"2026-06-07","authority":"https://okochisansogarden.com","url":"https://okochisansogarden.com/en/knowledge/facilities-info-item-gen-5","markdown_url":"https://okochisansogarden.com/api/knowledge/facilities-info-item-gen-5?format=md&lang=en"}