Ultimate Kyoto Arashiyama Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys & Hidden Gardens

Name: Ultimate Kyoto Arashiyama Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys & Hidden Gardens
Brand: Viator
Price: 70.26 USD
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5.0(1763)5 hours - 6 hoursEnglishKyoto, Japan

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⭐ Award-winning Tour: Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2026 Best of the Best — ranked in the top 1% worldwide

Escape Kyoto’s tourist crowds and experience a more thoughtful side of Arashiyama on our award-winning small-group tour through bamboo forests, hidden gardens, scenic paths, and monkey-filled mountain views.

Fushimi Inari + Arashiyama Combo We also offer a combined option that includes Fushimi Inari Taisha before exploring Arashiyama’s highlights. Perfect for travelers who want both the torii gates and the Bamboo Forest in one experience.

* Award-Winning 2026 Experience * Small Groups Only * Relaxed & Thoughtful Pacing * Hidden Gardens & Scenic Paths * Passionate Local Guides * More Personal Than Large Group Tours * Designed to Experience Kyoto, Not Rush Through It

Included

Bamboo Forest
Tenryuji Temple (admission paid)
Fushimi Inari (Combo Tour only)
Monkey Park (20-25 min hike) admission paid
Knowledgeable & Bilingual Tour Guide
Okochi Sanso (Arashiyama Tour only)
Togetsukyo Bridge

Not included

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

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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
Nonomiya Shrine
Sagano Miyamachi 1, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Nonomiya Shrine is a small but historically significant Shinto shrine in Arashiyama, Kyoto. It was traditionally used for purification rituals by unmarried imperial princesses before they served as priestesses at Ise Shrine. Surrounded by a lush bamboo grove, the shrine is known for its connections to love, marriage, and academic success. It is also mentioned in The Tale of Genji, adding to its cultural and literary significance.
10 minAdmission included
Okochi Sanso Garden
8-3 Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Okōchi Sansō Garden (not included in the combo tour) Tucked away at the end of the Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama, Okōchi Sansō is one of Kyoto’s most beautiful and peaceful gardens. Once the private villa of a famous Japanese actor, it offers winding paths, seasonal flowers, and sweeping views over Kyoto. Unlike the crowded bamboo path, this garden feels calm and secluded — the perfect place to relax with a cup of matcha tea included in the visit.
30 minAdmission included
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

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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
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.
For the privacy and comfort of all guests, smart glasses with recording capabilities (such as Ray-Ban Meta glasses) are not allowed during the tour.