Kyoto Fushimi-Inari and Arashiyama Night Walking Tour

Kyoto, Japan
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Duration2h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

This tour takes you to two of Kyoto’s most iconic destinations after dark, when the crowds disappear and the atmosphere becomes truly magical. At night, both Fushimi Inari and the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest transform into peaceful, otherworldly spaces that most visitors never get to experience. Led by an English-speaking local guide, you’ll learn the hidden stories, history, and cultural meaning behind each location while enjoying a quiet, immersive walk through Kyoto’s most photogenic night landscapes. This is not just sightseeing — it’s a rare chance to experience Kyoto the way locals do, in silence, beauty, and calm.

What's included

  • English-Speaking Guide
  • In Depth Stories about Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama at Night
  • Transportation Fee

What to expect

  1. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Fushimi Inari comes alive at night, when the thousands of red torii gates glow softly under lantern light and the crowds disappear. Walking the shrine paths after dark creates a calm, mystical atmosphere that daytime visitors never experience. It’s one of Kyoto’s most magical nighttime spots.
  2. Arashiyama
    1h · Admission ticket included
    At night, the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest becomes peaceful and dreamlike, with the towering bamboo swaying quietly overhead. Without the daytime crowds, you can truly feel the depth, beauty, and stillness of this iconic Kyoto landscape. The nighttime forest creates an unforgettable, almost otherworldly mood.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will be meeting in front of the Daily Yamazaki, rigtt after you exit JR Inari Station.
Our guide will be holding a sign that says our company name.

End point

After the tour, we will end off at Kyoto Station making it a convenient place to eat dinner ot transport back to your hotel.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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