Arashiyama is Kyoto’s western edge, where the hills come down to the river at Togetsukyo Bridge and the bamboo grove runs up behind Tenryu-ji. It’s half an hour from the centre, so many tours fold it into a bigger day with Fushimi Inari and the Golden Pavilion.
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“Great tour. Just the right amount of time at the places we visited. Our guide, Rex, was very kind, fun, and attentive to the group. Recommended!”
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10,942 reviews9 hoursFrom $45.49
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 whole trip was great made so easy by a great guide Den highly recomend”
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4,316 reviews510 minutes - 9 hoursFrom $122by Japan Panoramic Tours
See Kyoto’s torii gates, Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama and Kiyomizu-dera in one day from Osaka, with a guide, transport and optional lunch.
★ 4.6“Good tour option for someone who is short in time in Kyoto and wants to cover major areas”
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1,958 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $56.85
Discover Kyoto and Nara in a single day with this well-rounded tour. Visit iconic sites, enjoy authentic food, and benefit from expert guides.
★ 4.2“Would definitely recommend this tour as we were able to go to four tourist attractions in the one day as most other tours were three or under. Due to there being four it was quite a jampacked schedule but would definitely recommend as you still…”
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1,691 reviews9 - 10 hoursFrom $61by VIP Japan Tour
See Kyoto’s Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari in one day by coach, with a guide and free time at each stop.
★ 4.8“The tour guide was very enthusiastic with the explanations and even took photos for me and my child. Especially when seeing that it was just the two of us, they arranged the front seats for us. It was a wonderful experience!”
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1,557 reviews9 hoursFrom $45.89
Visit Katsuoji, Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji in one guided day, with scenic stops, temple fees extra and limited time to explore.
★ 4.9“Tour guide Amanda provided very detailed explanations of the attractions, and the driver was also very polite and provided excellent service. Highly recommended!”
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1,433 reviews9 hoursFrom $43.70
Discover Kyoto and Nara’s top highlights on a well-organized day tour featuring sacred shrines, bamboo forests, and friendly deer with expert guides.
★ 4.7“This was a really great trip to see all the Main Tourist sights. Big shout-out and thankyou to our tour guide Willa, she was very informative, very punctual and also had a very bubbly personality sense of humor that made the trip that little bit…”
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1,275 reviews9 - 10 hoursFrom $52by Japan Visionary Tour
Uncover the hidden gems of Arashiyama! Immerse yourself in the enchanting Bamboo Forest, encounter playful monkeys at the park, and unlock the secrets of this captivating destination.
★ 5.0“Teri was best tour guide and very informative, great history lesson would highly recommend to all. Loved monkey interaction and bamboo forest. Julie & Lorisa xx PS: thanks for ensuring we got home safely.”
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1,216 reviewsFrom $65.57by Japanify Tours
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“This day trip package is good for those that wanted to visit and accomplished the popular sites within a day. The Nara park (with deers) is definitely the highlight of this trip. Qihang is a patient tour guide and tries to answer all our queries.…”
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1,090 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $44.85
Compare Katsuoji’s Daruma dolls, Arashiyama’s bamboo lanes, and Fushimi Inari’s torii gates on a nine-hour Kyoto day tour from Osaka.
★ 4.8“I took the tour with Mr. Toshiki Takahashi on 9/29. Even though it rained heavily that day, all the tour members were very punctual and followed the guide's explanations along the way. I liked it very much.”
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1,066 reviews9 hoursFrom $44.89
Discover Japan’s highlights on this full-day tour from Osaka or Kyoto. Explore Arashiyama, Nara, and Fushimi Inari with expert guides and authentic experiences.
★ 4.5“I can truly recommend this tour to everyone! It was a wonderful day with so many amazing stops – Osaka, Kyoto, Arashiyama, Nara Park, and Fushimi Inari Shrine. You get to see a lot and take beautiful pictures. The value for money was just perfect…”
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935 reviews9 - 10 hoursFrom $52by VIP Japan Tour
Discover the enchanting magic of Kyoto with its bamboo forests, ancient temples, matcha delights, playful monkeys, and hidden secrets. Uncover the essence of this captivating city today!
★ 4.8“Myself and my partner did the tour with Francis and it was amazing! Such a friendly and kind person that also taught us many things about shrine and temple traditions. I would highly recommend to anybody!”
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886 reviews5 hours - 330 minutesFrom $87by Japan Tour Adventure
Discover Kyoto’s Arashiyama with this engaging 4-hour tour featuring bamboo groves, a monkey park, historic temples, and authentic matcha tasting.
★ 5.0“Excellent tour, exceeded expectations. All thanks to our guide, Gabriele who made the experience very insightful. His knowledge and approach is top tier.”
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759 reviewsFrom $53.06by Traveling Kyoto
Yet, Kyoto's timeless allure beckons travelers to uncover its iconic landmarks, from the majestic Nijo Castle to the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where the enchanting wonders await.
★ 5.0“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.”
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699 reviewsFrom $51.80by Amigo Tours Japan
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 had an amazing time, Kalle and Zowee were fantastic: knowledgeable, humorous, very receptive and kind. This tour was fun, informative, captivating and thrilling at times! We would 100% do it again on another route.”
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625 reviewsFrom $43.84by Japanify Tours