15 Best Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Tours

The bamboo path itself is short, and the crowds can make it feel shorter. Tours here mostly use it as one stop in a bigger day, though the ghost tour after dark is the odd one out and shows the grove at its emptiest.

1.Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Sagano Scenic Railway & Nara Park & Fushimi Inari Taisha Thousand Torii Gates & Togetsukyo Bridge & Bamboo Grove & Kimono Forest (Departing from Osaka)

Compare this Kyoto and Nara day tour from Osaka, with deer, Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, optional train tickets, and practical timing advice.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Our tour guide Carter is very informative and entertaining, he gave a brief history of our tour. Highly recommended doing this tour. Ask for Carter as your tour guide.”

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2.Kyoto: Full-Day Best UNESCO and Historical Sites Bus Tour

Discover the wonders of Kyoto on a full-day bus tour! Explore UNESCO sites and historical landmarks in this immersive adventure. Book your spot today!

★ 4.8

“the day trip was amazing, and our guide (At-Chan) made everything feels much more incredible! she was always smiling and being receptive, she also offered to take pictures of me and I appreciate that because I'm solo traveling. At-Chan is wonderful, she gave us many…”

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3.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Nara Park Deer & Fushimi Inari Shrine Torii Gate Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

See Arashiyama, Nara’s deer and Fushimi Inari in one day, with transport from Osaka or Kyoto and time to explore each stop.

★ 4.6

“Enjoyed a wonderful day trip to Nara Park, Tenryu-ji Temple, the Bamboo Forest and Fushimi Inari Taisha! Everything was quite well organised, and our guide, Yu Hang, provided good service and made sure we arrived at each destination on time. The only downside was that…”

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5.Ghost Hunting in the Bamboo Forest – Arashiyama Kyoto at Night

Discover the spine-chilling secrets of Arashiyama Kyoto's Bamboo Forest at night. Join us on a thrilling ghost hunting adventure like no other. Dare to explore?

★ 5.0

“We love a good ghost story and horror film so this seemed right up our street - lots of spooky tales and urban legends for us to hear! Aron was super knowledgeable and it was great to have the forest to ourselves especially seeing how…”

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6.Arashiyama Bamboo Bike Tour (Early Bird)

Explore the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove on a thrilling bike tour. Don't miss out on the Early Bird special! Click now for an unforgettable adventure.

★ 5.0

“This is a nice way to get to see the area. We learned a lot from our guide. The gardens at the temple by the bamboo forest were amazing. You cover way more area on the bike versus walking. Communication was excellent, the company was…”

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8.Kyoto: Arashiyama Customized Rickshaw Tour & Bamboo Forest

Discover the enchanting beauty of Kyoto's Arashiyama with a personalized rickshaw tour. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing Bamboo Forest and create unforgettable memories.

★ 5.0

“Koki was our guide and strong men. We couldn’t be happier. He was such a blessing and happy soul and you can see he is doing his job with passion. He told us a lot about the places we went too and we had luck…”

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9.Small-Group Walking Tour With Kyoto-Style Lunch, Arashiyama

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Arashiyama with a small-group walking tour and indulge in a delectable Kyoto-style lunch. Unforgettable experiences await in 2023!

★ 5.0

“I had the pleasure of being the only guest which allowed me to really get to know the guide and discuss the history and culture. Delightful guide! Four star lunch to boot! Highly recommend!”

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11.Kyoto Nara Arashiyama Day Trip | Nara Park Deer Feeding & Fushimi Inari Shrine’s Thousand Torii Gates & Arashiyama Scenic Railway & Bamboo Forest Path | Kyoto or Osaka Drop-off

Visit Nara’s deer, Fushimi Inari’s red gates and Arashiyama in one day, with transport from Osaka and flexible Kyoto or Osaka drop-off.

★ 4.8

“It was a great trip~~ There weren't many Korean teams, but guide Haehwa explained everything well and took good care of us~~ The guide was the best~~^^”

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12.Afternoon Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Monkey Park Bike Tour

Discover the enchanting beauty of Arashiyama's Bamboo Forest and Monkey Park with our thrilling bike tour. Unforgettable sights await! Click now!

★ 5.0

“Our family went on about four or five tours and this was our favorite. Great way to see beautiful spots and riding bikes was a fun experience and very efficient. Rob was our guide. He was great with both the kids and the adults. We…”

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13.Kyoto Day Trip | Kifune Shrine & Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Sanzen-in Temple | Stroll Through Kyoto | Guaranteed Departure for Groups of 4 (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

Visit Sanzen-in, Kifune Shrine, and Arashiyama in one day with shared transport, flexible free time, and a steep shrine approach to plan for.

★ 4.6

“I had a good time on this tour! Our guide, Kangfu, was friendly and knowledgeable. It was a memorable experience. Recommended!”

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14.Kyoto Bamboo Forest Electric Bike Tour

Discover the enchanting Kyoto Bamboo Forest like never before with our electric bike tour. Immerse yourself in nature's beauty and experience the tranquility of this magical place.

★ 5.0

“This is a great ebike tour for those who want to see the less traveled areas of Kyoto. Michael is a very knowledgeable guide and I highly recommend him. You will get the most out of this experience if you have good bicycle riding skills.”

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15.Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Morning Tour by Bike

Discover the enchanting beauty of Kyoto's Arashiyama Bamboo Forest on a morning bike tour. Immerse yourself in nature's tranquility and experience Japan like never before.

★ 5.0

“Our guides were amazing. Their mood and pace totally matched with the environment. They were calm, respectful with our group and people living around. Also provided good explanation about what we saw. The bikes were great! And the tour surpassed my expectations, it’s a good…”

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5.0Kyoto Arashiyama & Sagano Walking Food Tour$132.14 5.0Kyoto: Ghost Tour – Legends, Dark Tales, Bamboo Forest Night2.5 hours$50 4.9Kyoto: Afternoon Bamboo Forest and Monkey Park Bike Tour4 hours$106 4.5Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour$79.26 4.6Kyoto Fushimi Inari Shrine Senbon Torii & Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Togetsukyo Bridge & Nara Park Todai-ji Temple One-Day Tour [Can upgrade to A5 Wagyu “Kobe Beef” (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)]9.5 hours$44.85 4.8Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge & Bamboo Forest Path & Nara Park & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine Senbon Torii One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka)10 hours$44.85 4.7Kyoto: Nijo, Bamboo Grove, Golden Pavilion & Fushimi Inari Bus Tour9.5 hours$49.50 5.0Kyoto Top Must-See Golden Pavilion and Bamboo Forest Half-Day Private Tour$122.20 5.0Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Golden Pavilion Bike Tour$99.08 4.9Kyoto World Heritage and Popular Attractions Day Trip: Nijo Castle & Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine’s Thousand Torii Gates & Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge & Kimono Forest & Bamboo Grove (Departure from Osaka or Kyoto)9.5 hours$44.85 5.0Bamboo Grove Temple and Garden Views Tour$60.00 5.0Kyoto & Nara Historical and Cultural Scenic Day Tour: Arashiyama Scenic Railway & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine Senbon Torii & Nara Park & Togetsukyo Bridge & Bamboo Grove Path & Kimono Forest (Departing from Osaka or Kyoto)9 hours$46.09 5.0Otagi Nenbutsu Temple and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tour$69.18 5.0Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Hidden Hiking Tour$52.71 4.7Osaka/Kyoto Departure: Kinkaku-ji Temple & Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Togetsukyo Bridge & Sanjusangendo Temple & Kiyomizu-dera Temple Sannenzaka Ninenzaka World Heritage Ancient Capital Kyoto One-Day Tour (Can be upgraded to exclusive A5 top-grade Kobe beef)9.5 hours$44.89 5.0Private Tour – Feel the History of Kyoto! Arashiyama Perfect Tour$119.22 4.7Kyoto In-Depth Tour: Nijo Castle + Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) + Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine + Arashiyama Tenryu-ji Temple & Bamboo Grove One Day Tour | Departure from Osaka/Kyoto Available$52.35 4.8Hiking to admire autumn leaves: Kyoto Secret Autumn Leaves Hiking Day Tour: Katsuo-ji Temple Prayer + Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple + Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Departing from Osaka)$44.89 5.0Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour (Infants & Toddlers)$457.24 4.9Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Customized Private Tour4 hours$129 5.0Guided Photoshoot of Fushimi Inari Shrine and Secret Bamboo Grove$98.81 5.0Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Garden Half Day Guided Walking Tour5 hours$128.65 5.0Kyotos Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: 3-Hour Guided Tour$28.00 4.9Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Golden Pavilion E-Bike Tour6 hours$96