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Arashiyama Walking Tour - Bamboo Forest, Monkey Park & Secrets
4.9
274 Ratings
Kyoto
Embark on a unique walking tour of Arashiyama, taking in the tranquil Bamboo Forest, the interactive Monkey Park, and hidden gems with a local guide.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Arashiyama - Saga-Arashiyama Station: Meet at the Saga-Arashiyama Station, where you can take a few minutes to explore the surrounding area and get acquainted with your group.
- The Bamboo Forest Trail - Bamboo Grove: From the station, we will head to the famous Bamboo Grove, which is only a few minutes away. This serene path is surrounded by towering bamboo trees, and the natural beauty of this area will leave you in awe.
- Tenryu-ji Temple Sogenchi Teien - Tenryu-ji Garden. After the Bamboo Grove, we will visit the Tenryuji Garden, which is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its beautiful garden is considered one of the best garden in Japan.
- Arashiyama - Kimono Forest: From Tenryuji Temple we will walk to the nearby Arashiyama Kimono Forest, which is an impressive installation of 600 colorful pillars decorated with different kimono fabrics. This unique display is a must-see attraction in Arashiyama.
- Arashiyama - Quick lunch break
- Togetsukyo Bridge - Togetsukyo Bridge: After visiting the Kimono Forest, we will go to the Togetsukyo Bridge, one of Arashiyama’s most popular attractions. This bridge offers breathtaking views of the Hozu River and the surrounding mountains.
- Monkey Park Iwatayama - Arashiyama Monkey Park: From the bridge, we will hike to the Arashiyama Monkey Park, which is located on a mountain overlooking Arashiyama. Here, you can interact with the Japanese monkeys and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
What's Included
- Bamboo Forest
- Tenryuji Sogen Garden (admission paid)
- Secret locations
- Monkey Park (admission paid)
What's Not Included
- Tips (accepted)
- PICK UP SERVICE NOT AVAILABLE
- Lunch & Dinner
- Temple Tenryuji (terrace walk)
Additional Information
Join our tour and embrace Arashiyama’s spiritual awakening on foot and explore some hidden gems with our local guide.
This walking tour of Arashiyama is unique because it offers a perfect combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and interactive experiences. From the serene Bamboo Grove to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tenryuji Gardens, the colorful Kimono Forest, the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, and the Arashiyama Monkey Park, this tour provides a comprehensive experience of the highlights of Arashiyama. With stunning views, interactive wildlife encounters, and cultural landmarks, this tour is a perfect way to explore the best of Arashiyama in a short time.
Places you will visit:
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Monkey Park
- Tenryuji Garden
- Kimono Forest
- Togetsukyo Bridge
- and few hidden spots
PS. Please monitor your email closely as we’ll be sending essential information about our upcoming tour. Kindly note that the journey includes a short hike to the monkey park.
- Enjoy a brief hike to Monkey Park’s hilltop
- Our Sunset Tour has a unique twist: we meet at a different spot, start with a steep hike at Monkey Park, and end at a location distinct from the morning tour’s. Gear up for an adventurous ascent!
- Interested in a private tour? Contact us on our website.
- If you are an agency - share the guests’ information as soon as possible
- The Sunset Tour features a rapid walking pace.
- Be able to hike up to the hilltop of the monkey park
Location
Saga-Arashiyama Station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(274 Ratings)
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Mustafa
Jun 20, 2024
Beautiful Arashiyama - This is the tour if you want to see everything about Arashiyama.
Our guide Aaron lead us through this beautiful part of the city with insightful information in such a friendly manner. We saw the beautiful gardens, the temples, fed the monkeys and made new friends. We enjoyed every minute of it.
Special thanks to Aaron.
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222hannaj
Jun 15, 2024
Very interesting trip - Our trip was very nice. Aron was very professional and gave us a lot interesting insights. Timing and organising was also great!
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Seaside09939897180
Jun 13, 2024
Beautiful day - Beautiful day!
While walking, he showed us the beauties of the Arashiyama area, with kindness and competence.
Highly recommended!
Sara e Francesco
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Michelleo1787
Jun 13, 2024
Best Tour in Kyoto - This is an incredible tour led by a friendly and knowledgeable guide who goes above and beyond to ensure everyone on his tour is enjoying the experience. The two main attractions are the bamboo forest which is absolutely amazing and Aron will show you the best locations for photos, and the monkey park where a troupe of wild monkeys live and freely roam. Yet there’s so much more you’ll see…like the kimono garden and Tenryu-ji temple with a picturesque pond. Because you’ll be walking a lot, you’ll really enjoy the stop for lunch, the refreshing pause you’ll need before climbing “monkey mountain”. Aron has made friends with all the vendors along the route and handles purchasing and distributing the tickets, which allows you to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery and soak up the culture and history of the region. In summary, a wonderful time that will give you lasting memories!
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Jessicapatrik
Jun 12, 2024
A beautiful excursion to admire the bamboo forest and all the wonders that surround it - Beautiful excursion to visit the bamboo forest and its surroundings. Our guide Aron is very precise, but at the same time energetic and friendly! Thanks to him we managed to visit the whole area in half a day without wasting time looking for places! Really recommended!
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Cathleen_n
Jun 11, 2024
First time in Kyoto - Aron was such a great tour guide, he was able to keep an English and Italian group informed throughout the day. The bamboo forest is so beautiful unlike anything else. Before visiting the monkey park we stopped for delicious local food. Highly recommend this tour when visiting Kyoto!
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Jolindac2020
Jun 10, 2024
Fantastic - Aron gave us a fantastic tour, great variety, personal touches and knowledge of Kyoto. We had a blast. Thanks Aron! Your friends from Colorado! Jo, Dave, and Jaden. Highly recommend!
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Odyssey775041
Jun 8, 2024
The monkeys made the day! - An awesome late day out visiting Arashiyama! The monkey park was first, it was a very steep climb to get to the top but so worth it and it did not disappoint. Saw and fed many monkeys and the view was just stunning . The bamboo forest was a sight to see as well. It was a good late day tour with Aron who was very knowledgeable and showed us all the highlights that Arashiyama had to offer.
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Jessykal
Jun 7, 2024
Awesome fun for the whole family! - Aron was an awesome tour guide! Very attentive to his guests and shared so much great history and knowledge about each place we visited. A really fun time, my teenagers really enjoyed it too!! Would definitely recommend!!
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286karinat
Jun 7, 2024
Great tour for nature loving families - Our tour through the Arashiyama bamboo forest and monkey forest was fantastic for our family. We walked for hours but Aaron was so engaging and entertaining it went by in a flash. He gave us context and history on each of the sites, of life in Japan, and even shared some great iPhone picture hacks✌️ The best part was seeing the monkeys in their natural habitat and feeding them. We even got to see a monkey pool party - they are so much fun to watch! Arashiyama is about 30 minutes from the heart of Kyoto. Highly recommend this tour for a break from the city.
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