KYOTO · JAPAN
Kyoto’s most-loved days out.
The 15 most popular arashiyama & bamboo forest tours in Kyoto. What each one involves, how long it runs, what it costs, and who you book with.
One day in Japan’s best hits: Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama bamboo, Fushimi Inari torii, and Nara deer, with optional Kobe beef lunch.
Most Popular“Nice trip and we had a funny guide Harry. We had beautiful day. Thank you”
Arashiyama bamboo, temples, and the Monkey Park hike with a small group guide, admission included, and calmer routes in Kyoto.
“A lovely long walk thru the bamboo forest and an amazing walk round a Japanese garden in The hills followed by a temple/ shrine and finally a steep walk up the hill top to see over 100 moneys running wild. Our guide Mari was very helpful informative and great fun . I recommend taking this…”
Walk Kyoto’s Arashiyama highlights: bamboo grove, Okochi Sanso garden, Tenryuji Temple, monkey park views, plus shopping or sake tasting.
“Toru was a great guide and very funny, highly recommend.”
Arashiyama bamboo forest, Tenryu-ji Zen gardens, Uji matcha, Togetsukyo bridge, and Monkey Park macaques in a 4-hour guided walk.
“We did several things on this tour and had a good tour guide. It was a tour group of 12 people and the tour guide handled us well. Four hours is a long tour but the tour guide broke it up nicely and made sure we had enough breaks and bathroom stops.”
Osaka/Kyoto day trip to Arashiyama, Nara Park and Fushimi Inari, with Kobe lunch and easy pacing from an air-conditioned bus.
“we woke up late and our guide instructed us what to do. overall a great experience for someone that wants to do a flash tour of the places. the Kobe beef was amazing and also the place was quite traditional. highly recommended for the activities and Veggie our guide”
Kyoto in one day by bus: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari with a bilingual guide.
“It was a full day, starting early and finishing late. The organisation was super, and commentary great. Plus time to explore by yourself. All sights visited were fantastic. Highly recommend this tour. Hats off to the guides and driver for keeping high energy all day.”
Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Forest after dark on a small-group ghost tour with real urban legends, a drink, and a solo walk.
“Zowee and Eric were great! Fun tour, great stories, and very inviting. Highly recommend for a fun night in Kyoto.”
Early-morning private bike ride in Kyoto’s Arashiyama. Ride Cannondale bikes, beat bamboo crowds, visit Tenryu-ji, Togetsukyo.
“We had a half day private bike tour with Peter. It was an excellent experience. We covered a lot of ground that we could not do on a walking tour. Peter was a terrific guide. My family loved it!”
Private rickshaw through Arashiyama’s bamboo grove with temple stops and photo pauses, from Togetsu-kyo Bridge. Customize your route.
“great experience even though pouring with rain our guide Yoshi was very knowledgeable and good fun and took the most amazing photos a great time had by us amongst some beautiful scenery”
Walk Kyoto’s Arashiyama with a small-group guide, see Tenryu-ji and bamboo, enjoy included tea and lunch, plus temple/garden entry and photos.
“Our guide Masa was awesome. Very knowledgeable. The lunch was amazing and the location was so serene.”
Private rickshaw into Arashiyama bamboo early, plus shrine sights and a short uphill walk for the best views and photos.
“Amazing trip and guide!! Totally excellent!! Would definitely do it again the next time we visit here!!!”
Four hours through Kyoto’s Arashiyama: Tenryu-ji Zen gardens, bamboo grove photos, Uji matcha, and Monkey Park views.
“Great tour. Tour guide Yuvia was awesome along with her assistant Kenta providing lots of local knowledge and history, travelling at a pace that suited everyone and offering to take photos of us (which was appreciated as with only 2 of us it was great to finally have a photo that wasn’t a selfie!). We…”
A 4-hour bike ride through Arashiyama: macaques at Iwatayama, the bamboo soundscape, Tenryu-ji gardens, and Togetsukyo Bridge.
“This was one of my top two favorite activities since being in Japan. Peter is an excellent guide—making it fun and educational. Be ready for a serious hike up to those monkeys, though! I’m glad I did it; it was rewarding at the top. Peter rRead more”
Arashiyama bamboo, Tenryu-ji, matcha at Okochi Sanso, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Iwatayama monkeys on a small 5-hour walking tour.
“This was a nice, relaxing walk through the bamboo forest and a couple of shrines and a beautiful temple. My guide, Francis, was knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend this tour for others wanting a nice introduction to Kyoto.”
Beat Kyoto crowds on an early tour of Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama bamboo, Tenryu-ji, and Togetsu-kyo Bridge with an English guide.
“We went super early in the morning specifically so that we could get good pictures without a lot of people being there. We beat the crowds, but I like to collect the stamps at each temple or shrine that we go to and wish I had known that the temple is not actually open this…”
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