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Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour

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From JPY 12800

1 Adult

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

1. With Mt. Arashiyama as the backdrop, take a walk through the Sagano Bamboo Grove accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.

2. Enjoy the ever-popular Arashiyama which offers different scenery every season, be it the cherry blossoms of spring, the fresh greens of summer, the colored leaves of autumn, or the snowy scenescapes of winter.

3. Behold the beautiful garden in Tenryuji, a World Heritage Site considered as one of Kyoto's best Zen temples.

4. Revel in panoramic views of Kyoto City from Jojakko-ji Temple, renowned for its beautiful scenery of colorful leaves in autumn and green blankets of moss in summer.

5. Take in the scenery of Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama from aboard a yakatabune.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.

The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.

If the yakatabune cannot be boarded due to effects of high water level, etc., the tour will visit either Fukuda Art Museum or Okochi Sanso (partial refunds will not be issued). If all of the above alternative destinations are closed or unavailable for entry, the corresponding yakatabune boarding fare will be refunded. Jan. 10 - Feb. 28, July 1 - Oct. 31, Dec. 1-25: JPY 1,500/adult, JPY 1000/child, Mar. 1 - June 30, Nov. 1-30: JPY 2,000/adult, JPY 1,500/child

As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. The total walking distance for this tour is approximately 3 km.

For participating children 4 to 5 years old, please pay the following yakatabune boarding fare at the location.【2025】Jan. 10 - Feb. 28, July 1 - Oct. 31, Dec. 1-25: JPY 1,000 / Mar. 1 - June 30, Nov. 1-30: JPY 1,500

Summer 2025 Itinerary Update (July 2 - September 22): Earlier start time to avoid peak heat. Part of the itinerary changes. Visit to Okochi Sanso Villa Garden replaces Jojakko-ji visit and "Yakatabune" boat cruise.

Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee

Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

Fees other than those listed in Includes

[Only during July 2 to September 22] Jojakko-ji Temple and Boat cruise

Options

Summer Itinerary Jul 2 - Sep22

Itinerary changes: Visit to Okochi Sanso Villa Garden replacing the regular course of Jojakko-ji visit and "Yakatabune" boat cruise
Summer Itinerary: Kyoto AVANTI > Saga-Arashiyama Sta.> Togetsukyo Bridge > Tenryuji > Arashiyama Bamboo Grove > Okochi Sanso Villa > Kyoto Sta.

Sagano Bamboo Grove [No Lunch]

Regular Course: Saga-Arashiyama Station > Jojakko-ji Temple > Arashiyama Bamboo Grove > Tenryu-ji Temple > Togetsukyo Bridge > Boat cruise

Reviews

4.26

72 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Bamboo forest tour

    Helene W,

    Mar 7, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great tour. Sachiko was our guide - very informative and easy to understand. She gave a good with information on what we were seeing but also included personal stories and insights. We chose to go to the monkey park at the end of the tour instead of heading back with the group. She made sure to give us directions to the park as well as lunch options.

  • Great tour and great guide

    Son B,

    Jul 11, 2023

    - Viator

    5.00

    Donna was a delightful tour guide. Gave enough information and guidance but also encouraged you to explore areas on your own. Great guide and lovely places to see. All places we would not have experienced had we not booked this tour. Thank you again

  • Very pretty and scenic tour. Our...

    Neal P,

    Jan 13, 2018

    - Viator

    4.00

    Very pretty and scenic tour. Our guide was great and we got to see a variety of places during the tour.

  • Loved every bit of the tour- the...

    Mahen M,

    Dec 30, 2017

    - Viator

    4.00

    Loved every bit of the tour- the guide leaves us at the end in the afternoon which gave us time to go and see the monkey park at the top of the mountain- a must see.

  • Our guide was wonderful and this was...

    Simon M,

    Sep 30, 2017

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide was wonderful and this was a very enjoyable tour. The boat ride was a nice opportunity to rest and take in some of the river views of Sagano.

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