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Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Gardens & Secrets

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Duration: 5 hours - 6 hours

Arashiyama Walking Tour

Explore Kyoto’s Arashiyama district with a local guide. Walk through the famous Bamboo Forest, visit the beautiful Tenryuji Garden and Okochi Sanso, cross Togetsukyo Bridge, enjoy local flavors, and hike to the hilltop Monkey Park for amazing views. We also include hidden paths and quiet spots most travelers miss.

Fushimi Inari + Arashiyama Combo

We also offer a combined option that includes Fushimi Inari Taisha before exploring Arashiyama’s highlights. Perfect for travelers who want both the torii gates and the Bamboo Forest in one experience.

What's included

  • Tenryuji Temple (admission paid)
  • Bamboo Forest
  • Fushimi Inari (Combo Tour only)
  • Knowledgeable & Bilingual Tour Guide
  • Okochi Sanso (Arashiyama Tour only)
  • Togetsukyo Bridge
  • Monkey Park (20-25 hike) admission paid

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Tips (accepted & welcomed)
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Pick up not available

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Tours are in English only. Want a different language like German or Italian? Please ask us before booking.

    There is a 20-25 minutes hike to the monkey park hilltop and the path is a bit steep.

    Solo travelers can book this tour, but please note there is a “2 guests minimum” requirement for the tour to proceed. If only one guest is booked, the tour may be canceled. In such cases, you will be notified promptly, with options for rescheduling or a full refund.

    Location

    Departure point

    Fushimi Inari Taisha, 68, Kyoto, 612-0882
    FOR FUSHIMI TOUR: Meeting on the opposite side of the Inari station. See pictures We’ll send full tour details the day before by email and WhatsApp. If you haven’t received the details by then, please contact us. Due to the terrain, strollers and wheelchairs are not permitted on this tour.

    Departure point

    Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11-1, Kyoto, 616-8373
    Meet at Saga-Arashiyama Station 15 minutes early. Go to the rounded window at the North Gate (upstairs). We’ll send all tour details the day before by email and WhatsApp. If you haven’t received the details by then, please contact us. Due to the terrain, strollers and wheelchairs are not permitted

    End point

    Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama, 61, Kyoto, 616-0004
    We will end your journey with a visit to the enchanting Monkey Park, a must-see for animal lovers. Afterward, you can indulge in some unique shopping opportunities in the area to find one-of-a-kind souvenirs to remember your trip or head back to the station.

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