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 Kimono Forest

Kimono forest, a vibrant walkway features 600 glowing pillars wrapped in traditional kimono textiles, creating elegance and enchantment, perfect for photos and quiet reflection.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Togetsukyo Bridge

Stroll across the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, where the Katsura River flows gently beneath and the Arashiyama mountains rise in the distance. With each step, enjoy sweeping views that change beautifully with the seasons—from cherry blossoms to autumn leaves. The bridge offers a perfect moment to pause and take in the natural beauty of Kyoto.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

5.00

38 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Love Kyoto experience
9francinea,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The weather in Kyoto is already cold and it’s perfect to stroll around the bamboo forest, gardens and the hiking to see the snow monkeys. This tour is one of the best I had in Japan. Our guide Mari is amazing in all aspects ,friendly with a skill of taking great photos. We learned a lot from this tour. Don’t miss the great views in Kyoto ,book this tour to have great experience.
Adventurous Kyoto tour
arl0wb,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We book this tour in Kyoto and no regrets at all. It was all fun, we have an amazing tour guide so friendly and always keeping the group engaged. She’s a great photographer as well. I recommend this tour.
Fabulous tour
Hama A,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of the greatest tour I made in Japan, great places to visit the bamboo forest and hiking to see the snow monkeys. Don’t hesitate just book this tour.
A must do in Kyoto!
Global440510,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was fabulous!! Our tour guide, Marie was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. She was also very good at communicating with us before the tour so we understood where to meet etc. We had a wonderful day and really enjoyed the Bamboo Forest, visiting the Temples and the Monkey park! I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Kyoto area. Thank you, Marie!
Bamboo and the snow monkeys
sachikoh839,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I enjoyed looking at the view specially at the bamboos, it was such a great experience. It was also fun to walk around with some monkeys and the view from the top was all worth the hiking. It was such an extraordinary experience.
Bamboos and the colorful maple trees
bhengmerzmegua,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I’m so amazed by the autumn season of Japan, the bamboos and the zen gardens are so other-worldly sceneries. Our guide Marie is so friendly and this tour is well organized. Resto stop for lunch , many food choices to choose . Highly recommend this tour.
Wonderful day in Kyoto.
Rita H,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Marie was an excellent guide, friendly and extremely informative.
Great overview of the area
I5208VRgregorys,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful tour. Mari is friendly, knowledable and helpful. Expertly took us through some great highlights of the area. Would highly recommend.
Bamboos and Gardens in Kyoto
claireaF4424OQ,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I joined this tour and it was a blast, the view is amazing with all the colorful leaves of maple trees Our tour guide Mari took us beautiful photos and made us models. Don't miss out this part of Kyoto to explore. Highly recommended.
Arashiyama tour
felipemonroy,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We got a tour to the Arashiyama with Marie, and she was amazing, she took all the time to explain and take us pictures. She had a pretty fluid english, so it was easy to follow through. I will definitely recommend this tour!