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Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo Grove & More
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475 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.
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.
- Okochi Sanso Garden - Okochi Sanso Villa: Discover this hidden treasure in Arashiyama, once the private villa of a renowned samurai actor. Stroll through the exquisitely landscaped…
- 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.
- Okochi Sanso Garden - Okochi Sanso Villa: Discover this hidden treasure in Arashiyama, once the private villa of a renowned samurai actor. Stroll through the exquisitely landscaped gardens, take in the sweeping views of Kyoto, and enjoy a tranquil retreat from the crowds. A visit to a tea house with matcha is included, offering a perfect moment for quiet reflection.
- The Bamboo Forest Trail - Bamboo Grove: From the station, proceed to the renowned Bamboo Grove, just a short distance away. This peaceful path, lined with towering bamboo trees, showcases the area’s stunning natural beauty.
- Tenryu-ji Temple Sogenchi Teien - Tenryu-ji Garden: Explore the Tenryuji Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its magnificent garden is regarded as one of Japan’s finest.
- Arashiyama - Quick lunch break
- Arashiyama - Kimono Forest: From Tenryuji Temple, walk to the nearby Arashiyama Kimono Forest, an impressive installation of 600 vibrant pillars adorned with various kimono fabrics. This distinctive display is a must-see in Arashiyama.
- Monkey Park Iwatayama - Arashiyama Monkey Park: From the bridge, hike to the Arashiyama Monkey Park, situated on a mountain overlooking Arashiyama. Here, visitors can interact with Japanese monkeys and enjoy panoramic city views.
- Togetsukyo Bridge - Togetsukyo Bridge: After exploring the Kimono Forest, visit the Togetsukyo Bridge, one of Arashiyama’s top attractions. This bridge provides stunning views of the Hozu River and the surrounding mountains.
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Tenryuji Temple (admission paid)
- Bamboo Forest
- Kimono Forest
- Togetsukyo Bridge
- Monkey Park (admission paid)
- Cultural and historical Insights
- Photo opportunities
- Professional local guide
- Tenryuji Temple (admission paid)
- Bamboo Forest
- Kimono Forest
- Togetsukyo Bridge
- Monkey Park (admission paid)
- Cultural and historical Insights
- Photo opportunities
What's Not Included
- Tips (welcomed)
- Lunch & Dinner
- Pick up not available
- Tips (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…
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 Togetsukyo Bridge, and encounter the monkeys at the park. This tour provides a comprehensive Arashiyama experience in a short time—just be ready for a brief hike to the Monkey Park!
Places you will visit:
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Monkey Park (hilltop)
- Tenryuji Garden
- Kimono Forest
- Togetsukyo Bridge
- and a few hidden spots
- Single travelers can book this tour, but please note there is a “2 guests minimum” requirement for the tour to proceed. If only one guest is booked, the tour may be canceled. In such cases, you will be notified promptly, with options for rescheduling or a full refund.
- GERMAN AND ITALIAN AVAILABLE: While some of our guides speak languages beyond English and Japanese, we can only guarantee English for shared tours. To confirm the availability of German, Italian, or another language on your preferred tour date, please contact us before booking. Thank you!
- Be able to hike up to the hilltop of the monkey park
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.
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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