Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Garden & Secrets

5.0(1862)5 hoursEnglishKyoto, Japan

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$50

Explore Arashiyama on a small-group walking tour with an English-speaking guide. Walk through the Bamboo Forest, visit Tenryu-ji’s garden, cross Togetsukyo Bridge and see the monkeys and Kyoto views at Monkey Park Iwatayama. Admission to Tenryu-ji’s garden and Monkey Park is included in your tour price.

The standard Arashiyama tour lasts approximately five hours, with a maximum of 12 travelers. The Monkey Park visit involves a 20–25-minute uphill walk. Meals, Okochi Sanso Garden admission and matcha are not included.

Want to visit Fushimi Inari too? Select the Fushimi Inari + Arashiyama combo option when booking. Fushimi Inari is included only in that option; check your selected option for its departure time and meeting point.

Included

Bamboo Forest
Monkey Park Iwatayama entrance fee included
English-speaking tour guide
Fushimi Inari (Combo Tour only)
Tenryu-ji Temple garden entrance fee included
Togetsukyo Bridge

Not included

Tips (accepted & welcomed)
Lunch & Dinner
Pick up not available

Choose your option

3 options

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What you'll do

Arashiyama
Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Saga-Arashiyama Station: Meet at the Saga-Arashiyama Station, where you can take a few minutes to explore the surrounding area and get acquainted with your group.
20 min
The Bamboo Forest Trail
Sagatenryuji Tateishicho, Ukyo -ku, Kyoto, Japan
Bamboo Grove: From the station, we will head to the famous Bamboo Grove, which is only a few minutes away. This serene path is surrounded by towering bamboo trees, and the natural beauty of this area will leave you in awe.
30 minAdmission included
Tenryu-ji Temple Sogenchi Teien
68 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-Ku, Tenryu-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Tenryu-ji Garden. We will visit the Tenryuji Garden, which is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its beautiful garden is considered one of the best garden in Japan.
35 minAdmission included
Arashiyama
Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Quick lunch break
35 minAdmission not included
Togetsukyo Bridge
Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Togetsukyo Bridge: After visiting the Kimono Forest, we will go to the Togetsukyo Bridge, one of Arashiyama's most popular attractions. This bridge offers breathtaking views of the Hozu River and the surrounding mountains.
15 minAdmission included
Monkey Park Iwatayama
8 Genrokuyamacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Arashiyama Monkey Park: From the bridge, we will hike to the Arashiyama Monkey Park, which is located on a mountain overlooking Arashiyama. Here, you can interact with the Japanese monkeys and enjoy panoramic views of the city. Be aware there is a 20-25 minutes hike to the hilltop and the path is a bit steep.
1 hourAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

5 locations

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FOR FUSHIMI COMBO TOUR: Meeting on the opposite side of the Inari station. See pictures

We’ll send full tour details the day before by email and WhatsApp. If you haven’t received the details by then, please contact us.

Due to the terrain, strollers and wheelchairs are not permitted on this tour.

Meet at Saga-Arashiyama Station 15 minutes early. Go to the rounded window at the North Gate (upstairs).

We’ll send all tour details the day before by email and WhatsApp. If you haven’t received the details by then, please contact us.

Due to the terrain, strollers and wheelchairs are not permitted

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours are in English only. Want a different language like German or Italian? Please ask us before booking.
There is a 20-25 minutes hike to the monkey park hilltop and the path is a bit steep.
Solo travelers can book this tour, but please note there is a “2 guests minimum” requirement for the tour to proceed. If only one guest is booked, the tour may be canceled. In such cases, you will be notified promptly, with options for rescheduling or a full refund.