Sagano Bamboo Forest: Instagram-Worthy Vistas

Explore Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Grove on a 3-hour guided tour. Capture Instagram-worthy moments and enjoy flexible booking options. Small group experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arashiyama - Embark on a guided tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide who will assist you in exploring the stunning Bamboo Forest, the revered Tenryuji Temple, the famous Togetsu Bridge, and the distinctive Kimono Forest. Discover local customs and traditions while appreciating the natural beauty of the picturesque landscapes.
  • **Tenryuji…
What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Meals and other drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fee at Okochi Sanso
  • Entrance fee at Tenryuji
Additional Information

Visit inspiring forest mountain vistas, charming temples and shrines. Capture Instagram-worthy moments in the enchanting Sagano Bamboo Forest. Immerse yourself in captivating stories shared by our friendly and well-informed guide. Flexible booking – even last-minute reservations are welcomed! Select from a variety of start times that suit your schedule….

Location
Tully’s Coffee - Randen Arashiyama Station
Meeting Point: Tully's Coffee at Randen Arashiyama Station. . Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kim_b
Jan 2, 2026
This is a nice walk... - This is a nice walk around the bamboo grove and surrounding areas. Our tour guide was very funny and had a wealth of history knowledge.
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Gillian_h
Nov 21, 2025
Do this tour! - The guide Naoki was excellent, great English and very knowledgeable, I learned so much about Japanese history and religions and culture. He tailored the tour to meet my needs. Everything we saw was beautiful and wonderful.
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Nava_l
Oct 12, 2025
Fun day! - Had a great time!! Cecilia was very informative and kind. Learned a lot today! Highly recommended :)
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Celia
May 31, 2025
Bamboo, Temple and garden tour - Nobumasa Miyake did an excellent job guiding us through the Arishiyama Bamboo. He also gave us the opportunity to hike on the opposite side of the hill to a temple for my daughter and husband to ring the bell of accomplishment. One if our top tours in Japan. Will highly recommend this tour to friends and family.
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Lois_r
May 27, 2025
Hooray for Atsushi! - Atsushi was an amazing guide. So informative and very educational. The bamboo forest is amazing and the gardens so lovely
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Valdir_b
Mar 29, 2025
Our guide was flexible... - Our guide was flexible and energetic (important factors when dragging a teenager around with you). He helped me find something to keep my son occupied just long enough to fend off complaints: macha in the rest area. While the bamboo grove was beautiful, it was also packed with tourists (we were there in the afternoon is mid-March which I understand is not even the high season). However, the higher we climbed the quieter it got until it seemed like we were the only ones there.
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Sharon_p
Dec 29, 2024
Highly recommend! - This tour was our first introduction to Kyoto and the famed bamboo forest. Our tour guide Miya was punctual, extremely knowledgeable and showed us around this beautiful area with patience and consideration. He was so helpful and gracious that he went well out of his way to help us navigate the train system and ensure that we made our way back to our hotel in Kyoto. This hospitality will not be forgotten.
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Joseph_m
Apr 19, 2024
Best guide in Kyoto-Vincent - Our guide, Vincent, is knowledgeable with history of temples and shrines visited on the tour. Appreciated his recommendations for future tours in Kyoto and his willingness to take us on additional activities since we had time available. Thank you.
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Valeria_g
Aug 24, 2023
Very good experience with... - Very good experience with an excellent guide! The forest was amazing and also the garden and the guide very nice
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From $28
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).