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: Meet at the Saga-Arashiyama Station, where you can take a few minutes to explore the surrounding area and get acquainted with your group.
  • Arashiyama - Kimono Forest: From Tenryuji Temple we will walk to the nearby Arashiyama Kimono Forest, which is an impressive installation of 600 colorful pillars…
What's Included
  • Professional local guide
  • Tenryuji Temple (admission paid)
  • Bamboo Forest
  • Kimono Forest
  • Togetsukyo Bridge
  • Monkey Park (admission paid)
What's Not Included
  • Tips (not rude, accepted & welcomed)
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Pick up not available
Additional Information

Join our tour to discover the heart of Arashiyama on foot, guided by a local expert to explore its hidden treasures. 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 the famous…

Location
Saga-Arashiyama Station
Meeting spot: Saga Arashiyama Station on the JR Line at 9:30AM ~ 9:45AM Gather in front of the rounded window near the NORTH GATE (see picture) Highly recommended getting on the 9:09 train at Kyoto station. End point will be the monkey park. Please download WhatsApp before you come.
Cancellation Policy

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

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406shafim
Jan 13, 2025
Amazing tour . Good knowledge and lots to see - We had an amazing time at this tour . The tour guides was both very nice and told us about a lot of details and history and answered all our questions nicely . I highly recommend this tour , it’s worth it and lots to see . Be ready for a fun Hike
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Xiayangf2025
Jan 11, 2025
Fantastic trip! - Absolutely great trip! Our guide Maricel was very entertaining and made the experience both enjoyable and informative!
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B3238aemiac
Jan 8, 2025
Wonderful experience! - We had a wonderful time on this tour! Marie was an excellent tour guide and was very knowledgeable about Kyoto and all the places we visited! The Monkey park was very cool to see but make sure to wear comfortable shoes because it is a hike to the top!
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288maxwells
Jan 7, 2025
An Efficient Way to See Some of Kyoto's Major Attractions - Like the title says, this is an efficient way to see some of the top attractions in Kyoto. The tour starts earlier in the morning, which is great, because it means some of the sites aren't nearly as crowded as they get in the afternoon and evening. There is a good amount of walking involved, but with as many sites as you'll get to see, it's still definitely a reasonable amount. Definitely wear comfortable shoes, especially for the hike up to the monkey park! The stop for lunch is also great as there are plenty of options to suit all types of palates.
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Eunice
Jan 7, 2025
Efficient, precise, fun, jam-packed — yet surprisingly chill - We love doing location tours when we travel and Aron was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. Super knowledgable and professional yet with a local’s quirk and approachability, he took us through super crowded sites like the Arashiyama bamboo forest and monkey park in the most efficient and tourist-friendly way possible. He’s also an expert photo taker for your souvenir snaps! We wanted to explore Osaka after this tour and even though he was off the clock, Aron was still super responsive and nice about messaging us tips on how to get there and which places to go to. 10000% would recommend booking this tour, especially for first-timers that want the cultural meat of a location but are overwhelmed with options.
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U9318sjjennyf
Jan 7, 2025
Excellent photographer, historian, foodie and kid wrangler! - Amazing! Thank you! Our guide combined photographic brilliance, a nose for an excellent (gluten free) lunch, patience with our kids and expert historical knowledge. Can’t ask for more than that!
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U2938bglukef
Jan 7, 2025
Amazing photos, food and coffee!! - Amazing! Mari managed to combine awesome photography, a nose for a fantastic gluten free lunch and historical knowledge.
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Aurelie_b
Jan 6, 2025
Walking Tour - Tour guide was excellent, polite, knowledgeable and efficient. He had lots to share about the history of the area and his personal experience of living as a foreigner in Japan. The tour was well worth it!
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Tayloro2025
Jan 4, 2025
10/10 would recommend this tour! - We loved this tour with Mari. She was so friendly and accomodating, taking so many snaps for us along the way! The sites we visited were amazing and Mari was very knowledgeable about each highlight. We did a day trip from Osaka and it was well worth the trip. Wonderful tour with a very engaging, funny and lovely tour guide. Thank you Mari for the experience.
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Gigi89sh
Jan 2, 2025
Top - Wonderful experience. Good and nice guide showed us in detail everything we had planned and even started taking pictures of the members of the group. I highly recommend it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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