Kyoto: Arashiyama UNESCO Walking Tour with Admission
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
[Highlights]
・UNESCO World Heritage Temple and Garden (Admission included)
・Photogenic Bamboo Grove
・Nonomiya Shrine, a Place to Pray for Love in Kyoto
・Local souvenir shops and sweets shop to stroll around
・Monkey park (Optional - Admission in not included)
Capture unforgettable photos in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove as you explore one of Kyoto’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage areas. The tour begins at Tenryu-ji Temple, where you’ll experience serene gardens and centuries of Zen tradition before walking into the mystical Bamboo Grove. Your guide will share insights into why this enchanting forest holds global cultural significance.
You’ll also pass by charming kawaii character shops and local stores—perfect for picking up matcha sweets, wagashi, or handcrafted bamboo-themed gifts. The tour then continues across Arashiyama’s famous bridge toward the Monkey Park. Your guide will purchase your ticket, and the park will be the tour’s dismissal point.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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
Tenryuji Temple
A UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple known for its historic Sogenchi Garden. The garden blends perfectly with the natural scenery of Arashiyama and is especially stunning during cherry blossom and autumn leaf seasons.
Bamboo Forest Street
Kyoto’s most enchanting sights—the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. As you walk through this mystical landscape, your guide will explain why this breathtaking forest is closely connected to the UNESCO World Heritage designation, allowing you to truly feel the harmony between nature and culture.
What‘s Included
Entry ticket to the Tenryuji Temple
Local Guide
Entrance fee to the Monkey Park
Options
Walking Tour with Admission
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour!
Escape66988241194,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Masa was amazing! Very informative, good pace, great level of knowledge. We would recommend!
Visiting Tenryu-ji Temple with Valeria
EdCzLe,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time visiting with Valeria! Having her and benefiting from her knowledge really made the difference and we learnt a lot! Thank you
Very recommended
fluffcorg-milan,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour from Masa. Super informative and enjoyable. Thanks a lot!
Great guide
J5062GJjillm,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Valeria was amazing! She was so insightful of the history. We learned so much about the area. Loved learning more about Shintoism and Buddhism and how the Japanese blend the two.
Kyoto
E2693NYchrism,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Valeria was knowledgeable and well spoken.
Great walking tour
GaryV53,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide Masa! Good commentary and information. Enjoyed all sights - bamboo forest the best
Bamboo forest and zen garden
glendamack59,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Han was a great guide with lots of information. Would highly recommend this tour.
Mariz is the best
danahk2025,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mariz is so sweet and very knowledgeable and guided us through busy crowds without any issue. She helped us take photos and accommodated us and engaged with us. Really made our experience so memorable even though the weather was bad and it was raining :)
Amazing hour with some incredible photo spots
JamesMcTaggartLondon,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Masa was an incredible tour guide, who took time to explain the rich history of Kyoto. The gardens are breathtaking, like walking through a film set and through eras of time. Masa showed us the best photo spots and an hour and a half covered the bamboo forest, the temple and the beautiful river passing through Kyoto. Very highly recommended.
Best tour guide Masa
mariesW8498ID,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this trip with our amazing tour guide Masa. He was great with explaining the history of it all and giving us an experience of a lifetime!
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