Bamboo Grove Temple and Garden Views Tour
Overview
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Meeting point at Kyoto Station, easy to find and accessible to everyone. We board the train all together and travel for less than 20 minutes. Explore the highlights of Saga-Arashiyama, Western part of Kyoto. Wander through the towering stalks of Bamboo Forest, experience the serene garden and pond of Tenryuji Temple, trek the hill gardens of Okochi Sanso and enjoy the free unlimited drinks of green teas. Visit the historical Nonomiya Shrine, stroll across the colorful pillars of Kimono Forest. Take a break for lunch, indulge your cravings with local Japanese foods and sweets. Walk through the iconic Togetsukyo bridge and hike up the Iwatayama Monkey Park, where you can observe and feed the snow monkeys. Take in and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic mountain views of Kyoto.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Walk through the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, where towering stalks sway gently overhead, creating a serene, otherworldly atmosphere. As sunlight filters through the dense green canopy, the rustling bamboo and quiet path invite peaceful reflection. Your guide will share the cultural and spiritual significance of this iconic Kyoto landmark.
Nonomiya Shrine
Step into the quiet charm of Nonomiya Jinja, a small but sacred Shinto shrine nestled in a bamboo grove. Known for its connection to imperial history and blessings for love and purification, it offers a peaceful pause along the Arashiyama path. Your guide will share its unique traditions, including the ancient role it played in preparing imperial princesses for shrine service.
What‘s Included
Okochi Sanso Garden, Tenryuji Temple and Monkey Park
Guide Fee
Each guest should bring their own train tickets or train pass such as icoca, suica and pasmo.
Options
Bamboo Grove Temple and Garden Views Tour
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful walking tour in Kyoto
Joakim S,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great day strolling around in Kyoto, visiting loads of attractions and beautiful sights in the area. Our guide Marie knew the area very well and helped us avoid the most touristy places along the way. Highly recommend!
Incredible
Shepsie123,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour, Marie is knowledgeable and super pleasant. Lots of history, amazing monkeys, beautiful gardens , we spent a great day in Kyoto, highly recommend?
Great tour!
M8921BRchristopherm,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marie was great! Very engaging and knowledgeable about the area! Good balance of walking and rest.
Great views and guide information!
Pioneer23436079695,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marie was such a knowledgeable and fun guide! Her tour was the perfect way to get more historical, cultural, ans religious context for Arashiyama shrines and temples.
Tour
U5180SEsarahp,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing hiking tour in Kyoto! Marie, our guide, was incredibly kind. She explained everything to us, was super friendly, and really funny! It was such a pleasant experience doing the tour with her, and she truly made the whole adventure memorable. I’d absolutely recommend it!
Monkeys 😍
214limberm,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing and very exciting experience. Being able to see the monkeys so close up and walk through the bamboo forest was really unique. The place is beautiful, quiet and very well organized. It was certainly one of the best moments of my trip in Japan. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting the area! 😊
A zen mood for sure.
WILLIS M,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although it rained and was a little cold out, Marie made the experience a great one. She is very knowable and engaging. Should you book a tour I recommend you request her ad a guide.
Full of fun facts!
Abby R,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marie was absolutely amazing! She is very kind and extremely knowledgeable about what she is touring about. The end of the tour is a bit of a hike so wear proper and comfortable shoes💕I would 100% recommend this tour for othersl
Arashiyama experience
146levid,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Mari. She was knowledgeable and very funny. There are plenty of incredible things to see. Plan for good weather.
Fun !
andresmartinez htx,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide! Definitely want to take the other tours she offers. Marie is the sweetest and funny guide we had in a while. Thank you Marie
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