Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Hiking Tour（Hidden Temples）

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Ran by @guidemejapan on instagram. Join us on our hiking adventure in Arashiyama! We'll take you on amazing trails that most people never get to see. We will also start early meaning we’ll have the peaceful Bamboo Forest all to ourselves before the crowds show up. Along the way, you’ll discover stunning views, hidden paths, and the beauty of Kyoto’s nature like never before.

Accident and Mountain Rescue Insurance

1) In emergencies (illness, injury) requiring immediate treatment or transport, costs will be borne by the participant (or family). We may request rescue services (e.g., helicopter) without prior consent.

2) Mountain rescues can be expensive. Participants must have mountain insurance covering rescue, search, and personal liability.

Termination of Tour Participation

Guides may end a participant’s tour if:

1) They are unfit to continue (illness, injury, etc.).

2) Weather or natural conditions make it unsafe.

3) They act recklessly, refuse cooperation, or disrupt the tour.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Arashiyama

We’ll walk along the main path of the Bamboo Forest, followed by a hike up the mountain to enjoy breathtaking views of Kyoto. Afterward, we’ll visit Adashino Nenbutsu-ji, a temple famous for its 8,000 Buddhist statues.

3 hours • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Hiking Trail Tour

English-Speaking Tour Guide

Admission Fee for Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple (500 yen)

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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Hiking Tour（Hidden Temples）

Reviews

5.00

28 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Bamboo forest hiking
joannalK2977FG,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rin is such helpful guide! He helped me to go slow in descending the cliff edge. I made it! Thank you for your support and patience towards me. The route he took me is only locals aware, hence it was so tranquil mountain peak view is magnificent. Highly recommended for such hiking.
Great hiking tour with a...
Richard B,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great hiking tour with a knowledgeable guide for the entire experience. It was great to see both bamboo Forrest and climb the hills.
Yamato walking tour in Kyoto
GoPlaces39673015018,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic time with Yamato! He’s friendly, attentive, and full of knowledge. His passion and kindness made the tour truly special. Highly recommended!
Great Hike with Great Views
richardbY7545UW,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great tour experience with Rin. The views and the experience on this hike were amazing. This is recommended for those who are looking for a little hiking adventure in Kyoto
Yamato Nice Tour Guide
BrennenT5,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yamato, a friendly guide which offer us a great detour of Arashiyama area. He explain to us the bamboo area and bring us around here.
an amazing guide
yehonatang2025,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yamato was an amazing guide! He was kind, patient, and very knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly and added interesting details that made the experience unforgettable. We really enjoyed our time with him and highly recommend him!
Excellent guide and tour
barryfS4800JH,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kanami was our tour guide and she was wonderful. She was fluent in English and explained everything we saw with clarity. She was also very patient as it was a long hot day and kept us all in good cheer. She's very special person and I highly recommend when in Kyoto. You hire her as a guide. Barry Fishman
Perfect morning out! Bamboo forest, hiking, temple and village
SungIn M,,May 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was such a great tour, it was like 3 different activities in one! We started at Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Walk and because it was not the main path and still early we avoided the crowds and still enjoyed the bamboo views. The hiking part is definitely a hike with some steep parts but enjoyable all around and provided good views and a peaceful walk in the hills. The hiking trail ended in a traditional village and we visited Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple which was a very unique temple with different aspects to learn about, all very well explained by my guide Soichiro (Sam). I was lucky in that this ended up being a private tour as I was the only guest, which was great as Soichiro (Sam) answered all my questions and we had a great time chatting. I’d recommend this for anyone who wants to avoid the crowds in the main area of Arashiyama and see a different side of the area.
A hike in the forests at the edge of Kyoto
Miriam G,,May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a lovely hike in the forests at the edge of Kyoto with glimpses of old Japan along the way. Our local guide Taira was excellent - very friendly, knowledgeable, well prepared and with very good English. The whole trip took approximately 4 hours from 9 in the morning which meant that the more popular locations were much less crowded and the temperature for the more strenuous parts were cooler. We had several stops along the way to admire the beautiful views, take photos and rehydrate. A couple of bits of the hike were rather steep but this allowed us to have some excellent views. We really loved it.
Excellent tour. Guide...
Lance R,,May 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour. Guide was very knowledgable and moved at our pace. I would recommend that you suggest taking g water for the hike. Overall a fantastic experience.