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Walking Tour of Arashiyama: Explore Hidden Gems
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152 Ratings
Kyoto
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.
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
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 savor the tranquility of the private Okochi Sanso Garden. Enjoy a refreshing beverage in a former tea house, now a serene rest area.
- Tenryuji Temple - Discover one of the city’s most…
- Arashiyama Park, Kameyama Area - Wander through the enchanting bamboo grove and ascend to the summit of Arashiyama Park.
- Okochi Sanso Garden - Relax and savor the tranquility of the private Okochi Sanso Garden. Enjoy a refreshing beverage in a former tea house, now a serene rest area.
- Tenryuji Temple - Discover one of the city’s most renowned temples, both inside and out, and admire the Koi fish in the pond. Immerse yourself in the surrounding nature and deepen your understanding of this historic site.
- Arashiyama - Explore the vibrant shopping street in Arashiyama, stopping at any shop that catches your interest. Your guide is available to assist with any inquiries.
- Togetsukyo Bridge - In addition to the bamboo grove, this is likely the second most popular spot for capturing a photo with the Katsura River and the stunning view of this iconic bridge.
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama - Conclude your tour with cherished memories of bamboos and captivating stories. Hike up the hill to explore the monkey park, a particularly exciting destination for families and children.
What's Included
- Okochi Sanso Entrance Ticket
- Shopping/Translation assistance
- Monkey Park Entrance Ticket
- Tenryuji Entrance Ticket
- Guide Fee
- Okochi Sanso Entrance Ticket
- Shopping/Translation assistance
- Monkey Park Entrance Ticket
- Tenryuji Entrance Ticket
- Guide Fee
What's Not Included
- Shopping and Souvenirs
- Lunch
- Shopping and Souvenirs
- Lunch
Additional Information
This is a walking tour.
Similar to other renowned destinations, many travelers are unaware of Arashiyama’s true potential unless guided by someone knowledgeable. Our goal is to make your visit to Arashiyama unforgettable and to assist you in making the most of every moment spent in this beautiful area.
OTHER LANGUAGES (FRENCH / GERMAN / SPANISH)…
This is a walking tour.
Similar to other renowned destinations, many travelers are unaware of Arashiyama’s true potential unless guided by someone knowledgeable. Our goal is to make your visit to Arashiyama unforgettable and to assist you in making the most of every moment spent in this beautiful area.
OTHER LANGUAGES (FRENCH / GERMAN / SPANISH)
Some of our guides are fluent in languages beyond English and Japanese, but we cannot guarantee a specific language other than English on a shared tour. To ensure the availability of your preferred language on your desired tour date, please contact us before making your booking. Thank you.
- ⚠️PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⚠️
- OTHER LANGUAGES (FRENCH / GERMAN / SPANISH) Some guides from our team can speak more than English and Japanese, but we cannot guarantee a specific language other than English on a shared tour. To confirm the availability of your preferred language on the date you wish to book our tour, Please contact us prior to your booking. Thank you.
- While single travelers can book this tour directly, there is a “2 guests minimum” rule to give the tour a GO. in case of a single guest, the session might be cancelled and the guest will be notify as soon as possible, offering a rescheduling, or a full-refund.
- This is NOT a private tour. It’s a group tour that can have up to 12 people.
- Please note that this is a WALKING TOUR, not a bus tour.
- Please note, this tour is APPROXIMATELY 5 hours, meaning it can differ by around 30 minutes before or after the estimated time.
- The access to the top of the Monkey Park consists of a short hike (15-20 minutes) through a steep path. Please get comfortable shoes and make sure you are in a reasonable physical condition to do it. Thank you.
- Please get to the meeting location 15 minutes before the departure time. As we have other groups in the tour, we cannot accept any late guests. If you are late to the tour, YOU CANNOT JOIN the tour and will not be given a refund.
- Our Hotline will reach out to you through what’s app on departure time if you have not arrived, so please download WhatsApp prior to this tour. This will make any last minute communication easier between the guide and the guests.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(152 Ratings)
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Joniroberts1961
May 14, 2025
Fantastic tour with Karim! - We had a wonderful experience touring Kyoto with Karim. He was friendly, easygoing, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. His communication was clear and helpful from the start, making the day smooth and enjoyable.
Karim shared great insights without ever overwhelming us, and his passion for Kyoto really came through. It felt more like exploring with a local friend than a formal tour. Highly recommend him for anyone looking to experience Kyoto in a relaxed, authentic way!
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Carolinemk741kh
May 13, 2025
Beautiful tour - This was a great tour. The bamboo forest, gardens, and shrines were beautiful. Agustin was a fantastic guide — helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and multilingual. Like the tour description says, this is a lot of walking (wear comfortable shoes); but the pace is good and offers many opportunities for rest.
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Bonnie_s
May 13, 2025
Great Experience and Loved Turo! - Our tour guide Turo(?) was amazing and made the day so fun and informational! He shared so much information about all of our stops and yet gave us time to explore all of these incredible sights on our own for a bit. We never felt rushed and enjoyed every minute of this day! The group was small enough and loved the other people! Would highly recommend taking this tour whether you are with a group or alone!
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Hans_b
May 13, 2025
Very pleasant walk with... - Very pleasant walk with very knowledgeable guide. Hard climb at monkey park for oldies. But worth it.
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V607ktedwint
May 10, 2025
Fun Even in the Rain - I would first like to thank Tom for being our guide. I don’t think my walk through Arashiyama would be as smooth, or as fun without him there. He showed us all the views and extra tidbits of information I would have never gotten on my own, and we even had some sake and he showed use where to get Onigiri for snack. I am totally glad I went on this tour!
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Lesliehn2418wb
May 9, 2025
Excellent tour and guide. - We very much enjoyed this tour. Agustin was a great tour guide, providing interesting history of the temples and facts about the forest. The vistas were beautiful and the trip was well paced. We highly recommend it. Thank you Agustin and JTA.
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Judy_l
May 5, 2025
A great day at the Bamboo Forest - Our guide Kevin took us to the bamboo forest thru a different entrance which is much less crowded. We had a wonderful day!! Highly recommend taking this tour!!
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Leslie_b
May 4, 2025
Bamboo Forest, Temple and Monkeys - Fantastic day, made even better with Tom as our guide. He is knowledgeable and loves to share. He is also kind and thoughtful. The pace was good, the sights are extraordinary; Japan is so beautiful. Highly recommend Tom and this tour - I would gladly book him again for another tour. We wished we had booked more tours during our vacation.
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Curiosity09673576825
Apr 30, 2025
Tom deserves a raise :) - We took this tour in late April and the weather was perfect.
Our tour guide (Tom) is well spoken in English and German, therefore it was easy to understand the explanation of the different places we went.
The tour itself had a very balanced pace, with a few breaks within. Tom told us a lot about the history of the different places as well as culture of the people around. We had really pleasant talks with him and he always made sure that no one gets lost or left behind.
We had to start the tour a bit later than planned because some other guests of the group didn’t arrive on time. That’s why we extended the trip a bit to make sure we can go to all the places with no hustle. It was very courteous of Tom to prolong the tour and not just shorten it. Therefore big thanks again :)
We even chatted with Tom for a while after the tour had already ended and he told us a bit more about culture and the city itself.
Overall it was a very pleasant experience and we are happy to have taken the tour with Tom as our guide.
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Ritzz13
Apr 29, 2025
Amazing time! - Karim is an excellent guide. Very insightful about the Japanese culture. His English is also perfect. Learned a lot about temples, and the nuances of Japanese culture. Lovely trip. Highly recommend!
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