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
・Arashiyama Park Kameyama area
・Local souvenir shops and sweets shop to stroll around
・Chopsticks Studio Kyoto (Optional - Admission fee is 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. The tour concludes at the entrance of Chopsticks Studio. You can also try chopsticks making as an option.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
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Walking Tour with Admission
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding
333apl,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Naoya had pretty much knowledge about all the temples around Kyoto. Had a clear understanding about history of the temples. Very polite and friendly. A won bet
Lovely fun walk!
JuliaEnrech,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Uta was lovely and fun telling us all the information and stories. It was a very complete and enjoyable walk. Higly recommended!!
Very good
410sachad,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly and funny with a lot of goods facts about Japan
Amazing tour with Uta.
Joseph V,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing walking tour, my guide Uta is such an amazing person and guide who has a vast amount of knowledge about the locations / area and Japan itself. I'd recommend this tour to anyone.
Great tour
Meander44349500863,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, guide Valerian was superb and amazing views. All together thing to do when visiting Kyoto.
Arashiyama
909wojciechc,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful local guide Uta, she thoroughly described and explained the place I was visiting.
Great tour with Uta
lauum2026,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Uta was fantastic, she explained the history of the temple, the shrine and of the kioto city, it was a pleasure
Amazing views with an amazing guide
ahjummar,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Masha, our tour guide showed gave us the most pleasant and informative tour around Arashiyama
Amazing tour in Arashiyama
christinacT8986UY,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Arashiyama is an oasis in Kyoto! We loved it! Our tour guide was Masa! He was great and very friendly! We learnt a lot of interesting facts about the area abd japan in general!
Nice experience
PascalHA320,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with our passionate guide who introduced us to the temple and bamboo forest We had a great time in his company and appreciated all his explanations We also took some tasting breaks
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