Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi-Inari and Arashiyama
Overview
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Early morning is the key to avoid the crowds during peak tourist seasons! Hit three of the top historical attractions, Fushimi-Inari Shrine, Bamboo Grove, and Tenryu-ji Temple with our English speaking tour guide!
⚠️ Prior to the tour, please ensure that WhatsApp or SMS is available for easy communication. Our tour guide will use these platforms to contact you.
⚠️ Please note: The earlier the start time, the fewer crowds we will encounter—if you value a peaceful, uncrowded experience, we recommend booking the earliest time slots available.
✅ This is an English Guided Walking Tour which requires about 9,000 steps. We will use public transportation to visit each location(transportation fee NOT included).
✅ Visit Three Highlights, Fushimi-Inari-Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Groove, Tenryu-ji Zen-Buddhism Temple.
✅ Learn about the rich history of each location with our friendly and knowledgeable guide.
✅ Receive travel tips and good restaurant recommendations from our guide.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Discover the spiritual heart of Kyoto at Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates. Hike through the enchanting paths that lead up Mount Inari, surrounded by a deep sense of history, spirituality and nature. This iconic Shinto shrine is dedicated to Inari, the god of rice, agriculture, and business. Visitors come to pray for success, health, and happiness while exploring smaller shrines, stone fox statues, and scenic viewpoints.
Bamboo Forest Street
Step into a world of tranquility and natural beauty at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto. Wander through towering bamboo groves that stretch towards the sky, creating a serene and otherworldly atmosphere. As sunlight filters through the dense canopy, the soft rustle of bamboo leaves and the gentle sway of the tall stalks will transport you to a place of peace and reflection.
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Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi-Inari and Arashiyama
What‘s Included
Bamboo Forest
Admission Fee-Tenryu-ji Temple
Fushimi-Inari Shrine
English-Speaking Guide
Togetsu-kyo Bridge
Tenryu-ji Temple
Transportation Fee
Food and Drink
Hotel Pick-Up or Drop-Off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
253 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour guide ever!
S5186JZeleanorh,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beck is an amazing tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about Japan and all the sites we visited. He is also very personable and friendly. He ask our family questions to get to know us better. He is also an awesome photographer! He knew the best spots at each location to take the best photos of our family and was very skillful with the phone camera to capture the best images. Overall, I would highly recommend Beck as a tour guide as he was very helpful and friendly.
Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tour
GSTroopOC,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Beck, was excellent! He was prompt and clear about where to meet at Kyoto station. He was very knowledgeable when explaining about the culture and religion in Japan, especially the difference between Buddhism and Shintoism. He brought us to the best spots for taking pictures which I would have never found on my own. Thank you, Beck!!
Beautiful day with Beck
Jean G,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beck was a fantastic tour guide! He was patient, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. His insights into the landmarks we visited were impressive, and he struck the perfect balance between sharing historical information and adding humor along the way. Beck was engaging, personable, and made everyone feel comfortable, which made the day both enjoyable and memorable. We highly recommend this tour, especially if you have the opportunity to tour with Beck!
A wonderful early morning tour, worth the early wake up!
Melbournefamilyx4,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful tour this was, our guide Beck was so informative. The pick up spot was easy to find, Beck sent through easy to follow instructions. We started spot on time and luckily only 3 of us on the tour. Beck helped us easily navigate the train to our first stop the Fushimi Inari Shrine, being their at 6.45am was fabulous as it was quiet, peaceful and only a few people around, magical! Beck explained it all to us. Great photo opportunities at every turn! Our next stop was the bamboo forest which again because we were there early was spectacular as no one was there, just us, Beck taught us how to take wonderful pics here as well. Our last stop was Tenryu -ji temple and magnificent gardens. Beck had all the information about all the places we visited and spending the morning with him was fantastic. It was lots of walking and better to go early this time of year as it did get very warm towards the end. Thank you Beck you are a wonderful guide
A great tour!
NikaandBentley,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beck is awesome, patient and explains everything including to the kids.
Very pleasant experience
Julcaesar,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We started in early morning and were ahead of the crowds. Saved a lot of time, as we didn’t have to think about the logistics of trains etc. Beck was very friendly and helpful!
Amazing tour
rahulr565,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He was a wonderful guide and very friendly! He has so much patience to show around and explain each and every thing .
Yoko is the best!! 👍🏼
Relax774162,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yoko is such an amazing sweet person and very fun to tour with, she tells the history and stories about the places we visit in such a simple and fun way! We visited Fushimi inari shrine, Bamboo forest and the heavenly dragon, we had a great time with Yoko and I definitely recommend her!
Very good guide and very...
Leila I,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good guide and very beautiful sites. The guide is very attentive, and the choice of time is a real plus
A bit of travel involved....
Michael B,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A bit of travel involved. Lots of walking. Our day was very hot. Our guide was new but very informative!
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