Three or four hours covers the core of Arashiyama comfortably: the bamboo, Tenryu-ji’s garden, Togetsukyo Bridge and, if your legs are willing, the climb to the macaques. Morning tours beat the heat in summer and the crowds all year.
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!
Most Popular★ 5.0“Nice to see bamboo forest trees- so tall; containers of kimonos were colourful and designs are beautiful. Lunch was unusual and excellent Japanese vegetarian.”
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413 reviewsFrom $129.33by MagicalTrip Inc.
Discover the enchanting beauty of Kyoto's Sagano Bamboo Grove and Arashiyama on this unforgettable walking tour. Immerse yourself in nature's masterpiece and wander through this magical wonderland.
★ 4.5“I signed up for this tour as part of my free third day activities on the 3-day Mt. Fuji, Kyoto and Nara tour. The tour was started at New Miyako at 8:45 and I was led to the Kyoto station across the street to board…”
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81 reviewsFrom $79.26by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Dive into Kyoto's cultural treasures and mystical landscapes on a half-day private tour, where the secrets of the Golden Pavilion and Bamboo Forest await...
★ 5.0“Yoko was so nice and knowledgeable! We had a great time at the bamboo forest Golden Palace. Thanks Yoko!”
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52 reviewsFrom $122.20by EE tour
Walk Arashiyama with a local guide, climb to feed and watch wild macaques, then visit Togetsukyo Bridge, Tenryu-ji, and the bamboo grove.
★ 5.0“So pleased that we decided to book a tour for this half day . It was great value for the price and our tour guide Masa was excellent. He explained interesting facts and was very helpful. He even did a quick video of the highlights…”
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33 reviewsFrom $37.89
Explore Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, Tenryuji Temple, Okochi Sanso and Togetsukyo Bridge on a guided four-hour Kyoto tour.
★ 4.4“We had a slight confusion on the redemption of this voucher because it didn't exactly say what or who to look for. We were at Kyoto Central station by 9AM, but we didn't know if we're supposed to claim the voucher on a kiosk, meet…”
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10 reviews4 hoursFrom $697.99
Explore Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, quiet temples and gardens with a small-group guide, then enjoy a Michelin Bib Gourmand lunch at Tenryu-ji.
★ 5.0“T was amazing! he made this tour more like an outing with a friend and much more enjoyable! Highly recommend!”
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10 reviews5 hoursFrom $128.65
Trek through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove on a 3-hour guided tour, uncovering secrets waiting to be revealed...
★ 5.0“Atsushi was an amazing guide. So informative and very educational. The bamboo forest is amazing and the gardens so lovely”
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9 reviewsFrom $28.00by TripGuru
Visit Otagi Nenbutsu-ji and Arashiyama’s Bamboo Forest on a private Kyoto walk with a local guide, temple stories, photo help, and a little uphill walking.
★ 5.0“It was only the guide and me. And she was the sweetest soul!! Otagi Nenbutsuji is a very relaxing and beautiful temple tucked away in the mountains and forest away from the center of Kyoto. It has a fascinating story, so please, do yourself a…”
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5 reviewsFrom $78.85
Discover the enchanting beauty of Kyoto's Arashiyama with our exclusive private tour. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and breathtaking scenery. Book your chartered vehicle now!
★ 5.0“Our guide was amazing and we really enjoyed the trip. We had a 6 years old a teenagers we us. He was very sweet to our little girl and friendly.”
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4 reviewsFrom $757.67by Beauty of Japan
Stroll through the enchanting Arashiyama district of Kyoto and encounter the playful Japanese macaques in their natural habitat on this captivating 4-hour tour.
★ 5.0“Jun did a fantastic job personalizing the tour to our interests. Since it was raining and I injured my knee he adjusted the tour to spend more time in the Tenryu-ji Temple with fewer stairs. Jun explained a lot of the background history of zen…”
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4 reviewsFrom $190.00by MY Travel Consulting