Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: Nature's Tranquility

Uncover the hidden beauty of Arashiyama on our Kyoto Explore Arashiyama Walking Tour. Let us make your trip memorable and help you discover the real potential of this enchanting area.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arashiyama Park, Kameyama Area - Wander through the enchanting bamboo grove and ascend to the summit of Arashiyama Park.
  • Okochi Sanso Garden - Relax and enjoy the serene Okochi Sanso Garden, where you can unwind with a drink in a former tea house now serving as a rest area.
  • Tenryuji Temple - Discover one of the city’s most renowned…
What's Included
  • Okochi Sanso Entrance Ticket
  • Shopping/Translation assistance
  • Monkey Park Entrance Ticket
  • Tenryuji Entrance Ticket
  • Guide Fee
What's Not Included
  • Shopping and Souvenirs
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on an enchanting journey through Arashiyama, where nature, culture, and tradition come alive.
BAMBOO GROVE
Stroll under the towering bamboo of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and explore the revered Nonomiya Shrine.
OKOCHI SANSO GARDEN
Wander through the sophisticated Okochi Sanso Garden, where visitors can enjoy matcha and other beverages,…

Location
18-12 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō
Meet by the map down the stairs on the north side of the JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station. Get off the train at the JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, pass the gates, turn RIGHT, go downstairs, and meet your guide near the map, next to the vending machines. The guide wears a "JTA" navy cap and/or polo shirt.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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_j3392bb
Mar 23, 2026
Very pleasant tour! - Our guide-Augustin was super friendly. He explained us in details about the history of the places we visited ( the bamboo garden and everything in Arashiyama) and also answered all of our additional questions related to Japanese culture. We definitely recommend !
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Michael_l
Mar 20, 2026
We had a blast with Tom... - We had a blast with Tom (and Jean). They took a lot of time for their questions for us and we learned so much about Kyoto and Japan. Especially visiting the Sake brewery was so interesting and opened our eyes around Sake. We could taste quite much different ones. Would always book again :)
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Christine_p
Mar 19, 2026
Great guide, beautiful... - Great guide, beautiful bamboo park & temples. Fun / good lunch . It rained so we choose to skip the monkeys but we could still have gone if we wanted .
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Annette_h
Mar 18, 2026
I had an amazing tour... - I had an amazing tour with Remy and team. He's incredibly knowledgeable and made the entire experience engaging, fun and memorable. Beyond the well-known attractions, I got to discover hidden gems, enjoy a delicious local lunch and loved the local sake tasing on the other side of the mountain. If you are looking for a unique & authentic experience, this tour is an absolute MUST!!
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Jane_j
Feb 23, 2026
Alice was a wonderful... - Alice was a wonderful guide. We learned so much and saw the beautiful area, and had time for a delicious lunch.
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Jessica_d
Feb 22, 2026
Fantastic experience with the absolute highest recommendation! - What a fantastic day! We booked this experience to see the bamboo forest and were treated to a wonderfully curated experience. The highlights were actually Ōkōchi Sansō and the Tenryu-ji temple. Tom, our guide, taught us Japanese history and thoughtfully discussed modern Japan with us. Spending the day with him felt like we were walking around with a knowledgeable, old friend. We are food travelers and really appreciated Tom's thoughtful recommendations. He showed us a local sake vendor and helped us to avoid tourist traps, enabling us to find some wonderful regional food items to bring home from Kyoto. I am thrilled we chose Tom and this tour. It was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan.
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Deb_b
Feb 7, 2026
Wonderful! - We enjoyed this tour so much. Tom was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. We highly recommend this experience!
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7monina8
Jan 30, 2026
Exciting trip to nature outside of Kyoto - We were lucky to be the only two guests that day, and even more lucky to have such a knowledgeable guide with Toru! Not many tourists in January made our trip a positive and memorable experience. We learned a lot about bamboo and the adjacent mountain as well as the beautiful Zen Garden of Ohkouchi Denjirou, visited beautiful temples and could feed free monkeys while we humans needed to be behind bars 😃 before we took beautiful pictures above Kyoto. It was a serene and peaceful trip paired with some exercise hiking up to the monkey park. Thank you very much, Toru, for being informative and entertaining at the same time! You are a great storyteller! Moni & João
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Julia_r
Jan 7, 2026
Wonderful Guide and great experience - Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide who showed us some of the more hidden spots. Small group so plenty of chance to ask questions and go at a steady pace. Loved the guide, full of stories and enthusiasm.
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Ana_m
Jan 14, 2026
My walking tour at the Bamboo Forest. It was fun although tiring but I felt good that my guide was very patient with me. - It is long walking tour although it is fun and interesting how bamboos grow and what is done after w/ it. My guide Francis is very knowledgeable on explaining everything from Shrines and how bamboo grow.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).