Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Gardens & Secrets
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Arashiyama Walking Tour
Explore Kyoto’s Arashiyama district with a local guide. Walk through the famous Bamboo Forest, visit the beautiful Tenryuji Garden and Okochi Sanso, cross Togetsukyo Bridge, enjoy local flavors, and hike to the hilltop Monkey Park for amazing views. We also include hidden paths and quiet spots most travelers miss.
Fushimi Inari + Arashiyama Combo
We also offer a combined option that includes Fushimi Inari Taisha before exploring Arashiyama’s highlights. Perfect for travelers who want both the torii gates and the Bamboo Forest in one experience.
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)
Recording & live streaming are NOT allowed during the whole tour!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Tenryuji Temple (admission paid)
Bamboo Forest
Fushimi Inari (Combo Tour only)
Monkey Park (20-25 min hike) admission paid
Knowledgeable & Bilingual Tour Guide
Okochi Sanso (Arashiyama Tour only)
Togetsukyo Bridge
Tips (accepted & welcomed)
Lunch & Dinner
Pick up not available
Options
Fushimi & Arashiyama
Okochi Sanso Garden excluded: Okochi Sanso is NOT included
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.
Starting point:
Fushimi Inari Taisha, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan
Private (Prize per Group Size)
Group Tour
Starting point:
Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11-1 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8373, Japan
Reviews
1,243 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One day strolling
zeylam2026,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Teri is the best tour guide! was to be the only one in the tour and she was just the best!!! great day just exploring and knowing the city
Arashiyama Walking Tour - Bamboo, Monkeys, Gardens
Danny F,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Marie made it a wonderful experience. She was very knowledgeable, fun, and entertained our group with lots of facts. She was also our professional photographer. Highly recommend this tour.
Amazing and wonderful!!
R9019ONjulief,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience is AMAZING with Marie❤️❤️LOVE her!! She’s so knowledgeable and gave us so many information. She’s very experienced and her enthusiasm about the Bamboo garden is great!! I will definitely 💯 recommend her to everyone! Truly the most wonderful person we have ever met❤️❤️❤️
Arashiyama Walkkng - Bamboo, Monkey
dannyflo,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marie was so fun and such a pleasant tour guide. She was very knowledgeable, funny, and such a joy to have as our tour guide. 5 Stars or 10 stars if I could. Thank You Marie!❤️❤️❤️
Super fun way to spend half a day
patriciamH1617VW,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a super fun way to spend a day exploring this area of Kyoto. Our guide Marie was warm and so funny. She made the day. Highly recommend!!!
Amazing tour
amia537,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marie is an amazing tour guide. The 5 hours went by in the blink of an eye. Highly recommend!
Best tour ever!!!
missyf781,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience!!! Oisin was so friendly and very knowledgeable. I learned so much and got to see so many amazing sites. The monkeys were my favorite! I highly recommend this tour :)
Great tour of Koyoto
923ezram,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Janiel is well knowledgeable about the history behind all we visited. She was a wonderful tour guide!
Great day, with Danielle!
RedPhoenix89,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great! Danielle was very attentive and patient, and she knows all the sites inside and out. I definitely recommend it. It's a very diverse and entertaining tour.
Amazing tour with Janiel
Imanisojourner,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Janiel was a great guide! She was vibrant and encouraging! She made the 9 hour journey enjoyable and fun. She’s extremely knowledgeable and patient, highly recommend her tour
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