Whisking matcha is harder than it looks: the trick is a fast zigzag of the bamboo chasen, not a stir, until a fine foam forms. In Arashiyama it’s usually one stop in a half-day loop that also covers the bamboo grove and the monkeys on the hill.
Discover Kyoto’s Arashiyama with this engaging 4-hour tour featuring bamboo groves, a monkey park, historic temples, and authentic matcha tasting.
Most Popular★ 5.0“Great experience! Tour guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Flexible with us when we got lost and very friendly”
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759 reviewsFrom $53.06by Traveling Kyoto
Explore Kyoto's Arashiyama with this engaging tour featuring stunning bamboo groves, historic temples, matcha tasting, and playful monkeys for a memorable day.
“Through some sort of mixup, our wires got crossed at the Arashima station. We decided to do the tour on our own and had a great time doing so. Unfortunately, we did not get to try any Matcha.”
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291 reviews4 hoursFrom $51by Traveling Tokyo
Discover the enchanting beauty of Kyoto's Arashiyama with our walking tour. Immerse yourself in nature, temples, and bamboo groves. Don't miss this unforgettable experience!
★ 5.0“Absolutely loved it. Rami our tour guide was exceptional He interacted with everyone on the tour and was respectful of making sure the group didn’t impact locals. He gets a 20/10 for us”
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219 reviewsFrom $89.54by Japan Tour Adventure
Make matcha, learn tea etiquette, and pair Kyoto sweets with Uji tea in a friendly 30-minute English-guided ceremony near Arashiyama’s Togetsukyo Bridge.
★ 4.9“The young lady was very gentle, and the entire matcha experience was excellent!”
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14 reviewsFrom $22.09
Discover Kyoto’s Arashiyama with a peaceful 4-hour tour featuring bamboo groves, temples, matcha tasting, and monkey encounters—perfect for culture lovers.
★ 5.0“Kosuke was a top guy who really knew his stuff. So friendly and we had a great laugh together. Would really recommend!”
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6 reviews4 hoursFrom $25by Travel Japan Together