Arashiyama Highlights: Bamboo Forest & Zen Gardens

Discover Arashiyama’s beauty: Bamboo groves, Zen gardens, iconic bridges, and wild macaques. Immerse in nature and culture on this unforgettable tour.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest - Stroll through the captivating Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, where towering bamboo stalks sway gently above, creating a peaceful, otherworldly ambiance. As sunlight filters through the lush green canopy, the rustling bamboo and quiet path invite serene contemplation. The guide will share insights into the cultural and…
What's Included
  • Admission fees
  • Guide Fee
What's Not Included
  • Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Additional Information

Meet at Kyoto Station, a convenient and easily accessible location for everyone. Together, board the train for a journey of under 20 minutes. Discover the attractions of Saga-Arashiyama in the western part of Kyoto. Stroll through the majestic Bamboo Forest, enjoy the tranquil garden and pond at Tenryuji Temple, explore the hillside gardens of Okochi…

Location
Kyoto Station
Inside JR Kyoto Station 1st Floor Main Entrance (facing Kyoto Tower) at the 7-11. The guide will be holding a placard of Me Kyoto Walking Tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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992sirens
Jan 20, 2026
A familiar feeling in the Arashiyama snow. - If I could describe this tour in one word, it would be 'home.' Even though we were thousands of miles away, our guide, Ms. Marie, made us feel like we belonged. Her warm smile and easygoing way of sharing stories felt more like catching up with a childhood friend than a formal lecture. She didn't just articulately explain one of Kyoto’s treasures; she made us feel like treasures ourselves.
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Daytrip43579690083
Jan 20, 2026
Winter season with the Bamboo Grove - The tour was fun, very scenic, it was something I thought that I wouldn’t personally enjoy since I had to walk a lot but it was worth it. What you see in Instagram is what you really get. Marie was entertaining and made the walk bearable haha. Highly recommend this tour.
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Kim
Jan 15, 2026
Great Tour to See the Area and Learn Some History - I decided on a whim to join a walking tour this morning. I opted for the bamboo forest and monkey park tour, and I am happy I did! Marie, our guide, was cheerful and knowledgeable, filling us in on the history of each station we saw. The amount of time we got at each site was perfect, and we got to experience this part of Kyoto in a way we wouldn’t have if we had tried to do this on our own. I highly recommend both the tour and our tour guide. Warning: there are a lot of steps and you climb up a mountain (on a paved path) to get to the monkeys. Wear comfortable shoes, and enjoy!
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9francinea
Dec 21, 2025
Love Kyoto experience - The weather in Kyoto is already cold and it’s perfect to stroll around the bamboo forest, gardens and the hiking to see the snow monkeys. This tour is one of the best I had in Japan. Our guide Mari is amazing in all aspects ,friendly with a skill of taking great photos. We learned a lot from this tour. Don’t miss the great views in Kyoto ,book this tour to have great experience.
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Arl0wb
Dec 21, 2025
Adventurous Kyoto tour - We book this tour in Kyoto and no regrets at all. It was all fun, we have an amazing tour guide so friendly and always keeping the group engaged. She’s a great photographer as well. I recommend this tour.
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Hama
Dec 21, 2025
Fabulous tour - One of the greatest tour I made in Japan, great places to visit the bamboo forest and hiking to see the snow monkeys. Don’t hesitate just book this tour.
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Global440510
Dec 12, 2025
A must do in Kyoto! - This tour was fabulous!! Our tour guide, Marie was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. She was also very good at communicating with us before the tour so we understood where to meet etc. We had a wonderful day and really enjoyed the Bamboo Forest, visiting the Temples and the Monkey park! I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Kyoto area. Thank you, Marie!
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Sachikoh839
Nov 30, 2025
Bamboo and the snow monkeys - I enjoyed looking at the view specially at the bamboos, it was such a great experience. It was also fun to walk around with some monkeys and the view from the top was all worth the hiking. It was such an extraordinary experience.
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Bhengmerzmegua
Nov 30, 2025
Bamboos and the colorful maple trees - I’m so amazed by the autumn season of Japan, the bamboos and the zen gardens are so other-worldly sceneries. Our guide Marie is so friendly and this tour is well organized. Resto stop for lunch , many food choices to choose . Highly recommend this tour.
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Rita
Nov 18, 2025
Wonderful day in Kyoto. - It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Marie was an excellent guide, friendly and extremely informative.
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From $60
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).