Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Gardens & Secrets
Overview
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Discover Arashiyama’s famous Bamboo Forest and Monkey Park on Kyoto’s top-rated walking tour. Explore peaceful temple gardens, hidden paths, and local secrets you won’t find on other tours.
Places you will visit:
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Monkey Park (20 min hike to hilltop)
- Okochi Sanso Garden
- Tenryuji Garden
- Togetsukyo Bridge
- local flavors
- and hidden paths
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours are in English only. Want a different language like German or Italian? Please ask us before booking.
There is a 20-25 minutes hike to the monkey park hilltop and the path is a bit steep.
Solo travelers can book this tour, but please note there is a “2 guests minimum” requirement for the tour to proceed. If only one guest is booked, the tour may be canceled. In such cases, you will be notified promptly, with options for rescheduling or a full refund.
For the privacy and comfort of all guests, smart glasses with recording capabilities (such as Ray-Ban Meta glasses) are not allowed during the tour.
Be able to hike up to the hilltop of the monkey park (20-25 minutes)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tenryuji Temple (admission paid)
Monkey Park (20-25 hike) paid
Bamboo Forest
Knowledgeable & Bilingual Tour Guide
Okochi Sanso
Togetsukyo Bridge
Tips (accepted & welcomed)
Lunch & Dinner
Pick up not available
What To Expect
Arashiyama
Saga-Arashiyama Station: Meet at the Saga-Arashiyama Station, where you can take a few minutes to explore the surrounding area and get acquainted with your group.
Nonomiya Shrine
Nonomiya Shrine is a small but historically significant Shinto shrine in Arashiyama, Kyoto. It was traditionally used for purification rituals by unmarried imperial princesses before they served as priestesses at Ise Shrine. Surrounded by a lush bamboo grove, the shrine is known for its connections to love, marriage, and academic success. It is also mentioned in The Tale of Genji, adding to its cultural and literary significance.
Options
Group Tour
Fushimi & Arashiyama
Okochi Sanso Garden excluded
Train fees NOT included: Train fees from Fushimi Inari to the bamboo forest are not included. Please make sure to purchase them before tour start.
Private (Prize per Group Size)
Reviews
1,007 reviews
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We loved seeing the...
Michelle K,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00We loved seeing the bamboo forest and monkey park. Our guide was fun and knew a lot of information about the area. Pack plenty of water, especially if it is hot!
Great time and the...
Scott D,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great time and the scenery was beautiful! Terri our tour guide was very knowledgeable and overall outstanding!
Great tour
Linda O,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour, fantastic host who gave us loads of interesting facts and even acted as photographer for the group. Would highly recommend.
Private tour enabled us...
Art K,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Private tour enabled us to take our own pace. Guide was very knowledgeable and the itinerary was great.
Amazing day with Teri!
Clinton H,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful and relaxing time with Teri. She took our small group on a beautiful tour of the bamboo forest, through gardens, to temples and shrines, to a tea house, and to the monkey park. At each stop, we learned about history and culture. We were so lucky to get to spend the day with Teri! Highly recommend.
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