Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Stroll through the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Explore the serene Tenryu-ji Temple and its Zen gardens
- Savor a traditional Kyoto-style lunch in a local eatery
- Discover hidden gems and local insights with an expert guide
- Capture stunning photos of iconic landmarks and natural beauty
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Visit to Tenryu-ji Temple and its gardens
- Traditional Kyoto-style lunch at a local restaurant
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- The tour involves moderate walking; please consider your fitness level.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; please inform the operator in advance if bringing a child.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning scenery and landmarks.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-free are limited. ※Please request as soon ss possible. We'll make out best to accommodate
- As we will visit Buddhist and Shintoism facilities, please make sure to wear respectful clothing.
- People of all ages can join this tour.
Traveler reviews
An exceptionally serene day tour
From start to end, Hide made this tour friendly, intimate and personal. Very educational and largely away from the larger crowds. Excellent way to see and learn about some of the Buddhist temple history and view the amazing zen gardens. The traditional lunch at the end was simply amazing.
Good tour with Tea.
Tea was our guide. The tour was amazing. He was there on time, was extremily polite and kind. Explained about the neighbourhood and the tamples, making us to understand a little bit more about Japanese culture. He was really helpfull and patient, both in our ritm and with our questions. The lunch was amazing, it was also explained for us how to eat and each plate. In the end he guided us to the right train and indicated us on how to arrive at the hotel. P.s. he helped us with the pictures, and they were amazing.
Tour 20 Agosto 2026
It's a wonderful tour to discover the wonders of Arashiyama and the bamboo forest. Our guide, Hide, illustrated and explained everything to us with patience and dedication. He is also a very good person who immediately made us feel at ease. Highly recommended!!!
Tour 20 agosto 2026
The tour was pleasant, the time flew by with a competent and very good person like Hide.
Wonderful Day!
Absolutely wonderful tour, we really enjoyed our day. Our tour guide, Taisei, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and we immediately felt comfortable with him. He offered to take pictures for us and he did a wonderful job - he also had some excellent ideas of picture placements and poses. He consistently checked in with us to make sure we were having a great experience and was flexible to things we wanted to take more time with. The food on the tour was also excellent and really added to the experience. It was a wonderful and enriching day for us because Taisei was such a fantastic guide. Thank you Taisei for such an amazing experience and a day we will always treasure! Amy