Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo Grove & More

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arashiyama - Saga-Arashiyama Station: Gather at Saga-Arashiyama Station, where there is an opportunity to explore the nearby area and get to know the group.
  • Nonomiya Shrine - Nonomiya Shrine is a small yet historically important Shinto shrine in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Traditionally, it was used for purification rituals by unmarried imperialā€¦
What's Included
  • Okochi Sanso (admission paid)
  • Tenryuji Temple (admission paid)
  • Bamboo Forest
  • Togetsukyo Bridge
  • Monkey Park (admission paid)
  • Cultural and historical Insights
What's Not Included
  • Tips (accepted & welcomed)
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Pick up not available
Additional Information

Join our tour to discover the heart of Arashiyama on foot, as you explore hidden treasures with our knowledgeable local guide. This walking tour seamlessly combines natural beauty, cultural heritage, and engaging experiences.
Stroll through the tranquil Bamboo Grove, explore the historic Tenryuji Gardens, marvel at the colorful Kimono Forest, cross theā€¦

Location
Saga-Arashiyama Station
Meeting Point: Saga-Arashiyama Station Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins. Location: In front of the rounded window near the North Gate (see picture). Important: Please download WhatsApp, as we will send essential tour details the day before.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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137reneei
Mar 28, 2025
Wonderful Tour - Great tour. Teri was awesome! Very kind, friendly and knowledgeable. Very easy to understand. I enjoyed the tour. I was by myself and she helped me take many pics. Lots of nice vistas. Had all you can drink matcha tea. She had a cup of surprise visits too. I would recommend the tour to anyone visiting Kyoto.
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Sleexart
Mar 28, 2025
Highlight of my Kyoto trip. - The highlight of my trip in Kyoto so far. Cultural, beautiful, good food, great guide! Amazing photo ops. Bring good walking shoes!
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Michaƫl
Mar 28, 2025
Unforgettable Day in Arashiyama with a great guide Teri ! - We had such an amazing time exploring Arashiyama ! The bamboo forest, the beautiful temples, the Moon Crossing Bridge, and even the monkeys forest, everything was incredible and so much fun. Our guide Teri really made the day extra special. She was super kind, helpful, and her English was perfect. She shared so many interesting facts and stories along the way, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and included. You could tell she genuinely cared and loved showing people around. If youā€™re visiting Kyoto, I highly recommend this tour, and if you get Teri as your guide, youā€™re in great hands!
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Samantha_a
Mar 28, 2025
Highlight of Kyoto so far. - Highlight of my stay in Kyoto so far. Great guide, so friendly. Meaningful, beautiful sites. Good food options. Bring good walking shoes. šŸ˜‰
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Jerry
Mar 27, 2025
A great day! Must do in Kyoto! - Our tour guide was Max. He was GREAT, from communicating with us beforehand to making sure we made it back to the train after the tour and every moment in between. Max was entertaining informative, interesting, engaging and so much more. The tour was absolutely one of the highlights of my trip to Japan. The Bamboo forest, the Tenryu-ji temple and Monkey Mountain, as well as the views of the Oigawa River valley are beautiful and captivating. I can't say enough about it. If you have a few hours to devote to it you should not miss this fantastic tour.
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Rebecca_m
Mar 27, 2025
Wonderful tour - A really great day with tons of activities packed in. The monkey park is truly a hike but worth it. Our guide was personable and knowledgable and kept the day moving! It was good to get out in nature and the views were stunning.
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K6327iokc
Mar 27, 2025
A delightful and fun walking tour through the bamboo forest and monkey park in Kyoto! - Our guide Aron took us for this walking tour in Kyoto to visit the temple, bamboo forest, the garden, and our final spot the monkey park! He gave us good history of the places we visited and gave us plenty of time to take photos in between the tour. The sights are fantastic even though we had a downpour after our lunch stop. We still were able to go to the monkey park. A word of warning the walk to the monkey park involves quite a few steps so be prepared at least the park offers a few bench stops along the way to go at it your own pace! Once you get up to the playground, we fed the monkeys for a small fee, and saw them at play. Overall, the walking tour was great, and I highly recommend Japanify Tours.
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Alexander_a
Mar 27, 2025
Max is an amazing guide.... - Max is an amazing guide. His sense of humor and stories make this a one of a kind experience that can be enjoyed by all. Would definitely recommend this!
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Elizabeth
Mar 27, 2025
Two thumbs up! - Our tour guide, Max, was funny, friendly and energetic. It was easy communicating with the business owner before the tour for questions we had on how to get to the meeting point from Tokyo via the Shinkansen. Best customer service!
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Annette
Mar 27, 2025
Take this tour! - Marie was fantastic and shared a lot of history and local stories during the tour. We had ample time in each stop and saw everything promised. Would highly recommend!
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