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

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Duration5h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

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.

Options

Private (Prize per Group Size)

Fushimi not included
Starting point:
Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11-1 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8373, Japan

Group Tour

Starting point:
Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11-1 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8373, Japan

Fushimi & Arashiyama

Train fees NOT included: Train fees from Fushimi Inari to the bamboo forest are not included. Please make sure to purchase them before tour start.
Starting point:
Inari Station, Fukakusa Inarionmaecho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0881, Japan

What's 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
  • Tips (accepted & welcomed)
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Pick up not available

What to expect

  1. Arashiyama
    20m
    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.
  2. The Bamboo Forest Trail
    30m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Tenryu-ji Temple Sogenchi Teien
    35m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  4. Arashiyama
    35m · Admission ticket not included
    Quick lunch break
  5. Togetsukyo Bridge
    15m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  6. Monkey Park Iwatayama
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

Meeting point

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

End point

We will end your journey with a visit to the enchanting Monkey Park, a must-see for animal lovers. Afterward, you can indulge in some unique shopping opportunities in the area to find one-of-a-kind souvenirs to remember your trip or head back to the station.

Additional information

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Be able to hike up to the hilltop of the monkey park (20-25 minutes)
  • Recording & live streaming are NOT allowed during the whole tour!

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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