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10 Best Hiking & Trekking In Kyoto

Kyoto’s most-loved days out.

The 10 most popular hiking & trekking in Kyoto. What each one involves, how long it runs, what it costs, and who you book with.

10 Best Hiking & Trekking In Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available) - Starting Near Tofukuji: The FamilyMart Meet-Up and Fast Momentum
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Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)

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1.Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)

Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha by hidden trails and quiet back routes, with a small guide group, bamboo forest, and castle views.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“After a day in Kyoto, we started to tire of the tourist crowds, so this small group tour was absolutely brilliant. Our guide N. was knowledgeable and ever so nice. The hike was easy and as we approached the Tori gates from the back, we avoided other people right to the end. N was also…”

1,750 reviewsFrom $63.14by MagicalTrip Inc.

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Kyoto: 3-Hour Fushimi Inari Shrine Hidden Hiking Tour - Tofukuji Temple: a short cultural beat before the trail work
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Kyoto: 3-Hour Fushimi Inari Shrine Hidden Hiking Tour

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Kyoto Hiking Tour: The Nature and Legends of Kurama and Kibune - Door-to-door pickup: the real convenience upgrade
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Kyoto Hiking Tour: The Nature and Legends of Kurama and Kibune

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3.Kyoto Hiking Tour: The Nature and Legends of Kurama and Kibune

Private Kyoto hike through Kurama and Kibune shrines, forests, and reiki legend, with hotel pickup and included admissions for a full day.

★ 5.0

“Yoji was fantastic! He was Informative, knowledgeable, gave me a good history of Japan and the religious movements. Everything was interesting and relevant to the amazing mountain we climbed. Nothing was a problem and every wish I had he made it happen. Excellent English and a great conversationalist, Yoji used every minute of our time…”

75 reviewsFrom $191.60by Trip Designer Inc.

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Kyoto: Hike and Hot Springs in Kurama - Getting There: Demachiyanangi to the Mountains in a Single Flow
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Kyoto: Hike and Hot Springs in Kurama

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4.Kyoto: Hike and Hot Springs in Kurama

Half-day hike from Kyoto to Kurama Temple, shrine prayers, cedar-forest views, then an outdoor onsen stop in Kurama village.

★ 5.0

“Fabulous day in the mountains with great guide who explained everything in friendly manner. Great trip on the mountain train up the gorge. The walk was hard work, you need some experience, as the heat makes things harder, but beautiful setting, and very refreshed in the onsen afterwards. Beautiful valley with restaurants over the river…”

49 reviews4 hoursFrom $80by Kyoto Fun

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Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Hidden Hike (Private) - Meeting point and the value of starting at 8:30am
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Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Hidden Hike (Private)

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5.Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Hidden Hike (Private)

Private 3-hour hike at Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha with a local guide, quieter trails, Shinto context, and DSLR photos.

★ 5.0

“Louis was a great tour leader on this walking excursion in April 2025. His route allowed us to have a quiet hike through some beautiful places on the way to the bustling peaks and torii passages. Louis explained some of the history and mythRead more”

31 reviewsFrom $62.26by Kyoto Essence Tours

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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Hiking Tour（Hidden Temples） - Meet at Saga-Arashiyama Station and Let Someone Else Sort Out the Route
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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Hiking Tour（Hidden Temples）

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6.Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Hiking Tour（Hidden Temples）

Small-group Arashiyama bamboo hike with a guide, mountain views, and a visit to Adashino Nenbutsu-ji with 8,000 statues.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing tour of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and surrounding mountains with our guide, Daizen. From the moment he met us at the train station, we felt welcomed and in great hands. He walked us to the bamboo forest, sharinRead more”

30 reviewsFrom $52.71by GuideMe Japan

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Ninja Trekking half-day tour at Mt.Daimonji Kyoto - The Route: From Keage to Daimonji and Down to Ginkakuji
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Ninja Trekking half-day tour at Mt.Daimonji Kyoto

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7.Ninja Trekking half-day tour at Mt.Daimonji Kyoto

Ninja-style trekking at Mt. Daimonji in Kyoto: a half-day hike with dojo training, breathing and footwork tips, and a scenic route to Ginkakuji.

★ 5.0

“Izo was great, interesting, friendly and knowledgeable! The hike was strenuous, but not too long, and he gave us some great tips on breathing and efficiency of movement. A very enjoyable experience.”

6 reviewsFrom $347.48by NINJA DOJO and STORE

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Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Hiking Tour - How the Guide Turns a Walk Into a Story (and Better Photos)
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Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Hiking Tour

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8.Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Hiking Tour

Early access Arashiyama bamboo forest plus a small-group hike with views, shrine stops, and insurance included in a 3-hour tour.

★ 5.0

“This was such a great experience and everyone should do this! You get to see Arashima Bamboo forest plus some stunning views as you hike up a mountainous trail. Rin is an amazing guide and we had a wonderful time.”

6 reviews3 hoursFrom $69by GuideMe Japan

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Hiking Tour for Sacred Sites in Kyoto with a Guide - Kurama-dera temple: a mountain temple that sets the tone
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Hiking Tour for Sacred Sites in Kyoto with a Guide

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9.Hiking Tour for Sacred Sites in Kyoto with a Guide

Hike from Kyoto’s Kurama to Kifune, with a licensed English guide, temple visits, scenic forest paths, and easy public-transit return.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide, Mark, was lovely and very knowledgeable about the region we were visiting as well as Kyoto in general. The hike to Mt Kurama down to Kibune was wonderful. Well paced, and both my 15 and 7 year olds were able to keep up Read more”

3 reviewsFrom $250.00by MY Travel Consulting

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Hike and explore the Kurama and Kibune ancient Paths - Kurama-dera Temple: where the hike begins with views and guardian statues
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Hike and explore the Kurama and Kibune ancient Paths

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10.Hike and explore the Kurama and Kibune ancient Paths

Guided hike from Kurama-dera to Kifune Shrine on the Kurama–Kibune paths, with temple views, forest stairs, and water-themed omikuji.

★ 5.0

“Excellent experience, the guide was very friendly. The views of the place were really beautiful and the temple felt magical. It's not a strenuous hike, so I recommend it for most people.”

3 reviewsFrom $165.18by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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