Private Tour
Arashiyama Bamboo & "Must See" Gardens with an Amazing Guide
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Let's explore Kyoto's Arashiyama area in this walking tour covering the famous Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Temple, Okouchi Sanso (or Monkey Park), and more. The expert guide will show you Arashiyama and Japanese culture in native, clear English so everything will be easy to understand. The friendly guide will show you insights into Japanese culture, Temples, and Japanese gardens, while you enjoy the relaxing ambience of the Arashiyama Park area.
This is a Private Tour (no other guests)
Optional: Visit Monkey Park instead of Okouchi Sanso (if you prefer Monkey Park just let the Guide know at the start of tour)
Morning or Afternoon start times (book at your convenience)
All admission fees are included
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Togetsukyo Bridge
We will stop by and view the famous Togetsukyo Bridge
Tenryu-ji Temple
We will enter the World Heritage Tenryu-ji Temple where the guide will show you the interiors and the famous zen gardens in detail.
What‘s Included
Top expert guide speaking clear native English
All entrance fees (Tenryuji Temple & Gardens , Okouchi Sanso OR Monkey Park))
Food, drinks
Gratuities
Options
Arashiyama Bamboo & "Must See" Gardens with an Amazing Guide
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional Guide - Highly Recommended
Pamela A,,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Richard Our tour guide was absolutely outstanding, combining extensive knowledge of the area’s history and culture with incredible patience. He is originally from here and really knows his stuff! He took us to beautiful gardens and hidden gems we never would have discovered on our own, answering all our questions thoughtfully without ever making us feel rushed. His genuine passion for sharing his expertise and professional approach made our entire experience memorable and educational. I will definitely book with him again and highly recommend him to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, patient guide. He even gave us food recommendations for the city and the restaurants are local eats and were extremely delicious.
Amazing guide and tour
3brosekers,,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Richard was such an amazing guide. He was extremely informative and had a very zen demeanor which made us instantly feel calm. We loved seeing and hearing about Tenryu-ji temple and the surrounding grounds. He was very patient and encouraging with me and my son during the hike up to Arashiyama Monkey Park. If you’re looking for a quick tour, definitely book this one. You won’t regret it.
Richard was terrific and...
Susan C,,Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Richard was terrific and made sure we were having a good experience. Highly recommended! We learned a lot and had fun. Thanks!!
A deeply moving and...
Dorothy B,,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A deeply moving and amazing experience. We needed a small tour, just us, as we have physical limitations and there are some graded sections and ancient stone steps for some parts. Also, we were seeking a tour that blended Shinto and Buddhist spiritual influences on the area, history, gardens and architecture. Our guide, Richard, was perfect choice for us. He was patient, kind and helpful with our physical limits. But more than that, he made sure we had time to sit and take in all the amazing features of the shrine zen gardens as well as bamboo forest. He was excellent in all categories. Genuinely and professionally attentive to making sure we had great experience. His information made subsequent sites more meaningful. We went early March so it was cold and a bit cloudy. But crowds were much smaller so we completely enjoyed the location. And please, to all tourists, put your phone down now and then and be in the moment. Thank you Viator!
Fantastic Guide with Personalized Tour
Anna L,,Oct 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Richard is a delight! He tailored our time together to our interests, which were primarily cultural, artistic, architecture and landscapes. With his multi-cultural background he was able to help us better understand the Japanese culture with our perspective in mind. We highly recommend all the tours that Richard offers.
Detailed / Fun-informative
Jon V,,Jul 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richard did a terrific job explaining the tour. He was friendly , knowledgeable , detailed and went the extra mile. I highly recommend him for next your in Kyoto. You will have a memory of a lifetime like we did
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