Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi-Inari and Arashiyama

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Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Early morning is the key to avoid the crowds during peak tourist seasons! Hit three of the top historical attractions, Fushimi-Inari Shrine, Bamboo Grove, and Tenryu-ji Temple with our English speaking tour guide!

⚠️ Prior to the tour, please ensure that WhatsApp or SMS is available for easy communication. Our tour guide will use these platforms to contact you.

⚠️ Please note: The earlier the start time, the fewer crowds we will encounter—if you value a peaceful, uncrowded experience, we recommend booking the earliest time slots available.

✅ This is an English Guided Walking Tour which requires about 9,000 steps. We will use public transportation to visit each location(transportation fee NOT included).

✅ Visit Three Highlights, Fushimi-Inari-Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Groove, Tenryu-ji Zen-Buddhism Temple.

✅ Learn about the rich history of each location with our friendly and knowledgeable guide.

✅ Receive travel tips and good restaurant recommendations from our guide.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Tenryu-ji Temple

Admission Fee-Tenryu-ji Temple

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

Bamboo Forest

Fushimi-Inari Shrine

English-Speaking Guide

Transportation Fee (About 630 yen)

Food and Drink

Hotel Pick-Up or Drop-Off

What To Expect

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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

Discover the spiritual heart of Kyoto at Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates. Hike through the enchanting paths that lead up Mount Inari, surrounded by a deep sense of history, spirituality and nature. This iconic Shinto shrine is dedicated to Inari, the god of rice, agriculture, and business. Visitors come to pray for success, health, and happiness while exploring smaller shrines, stone fox statues, and scenic viewpoints.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
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Bamboo Forest Street

Step into a world of tranquility and natural beauty at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto. Wander through towering bamboo groves that stretch towards the sky, creating a serene and otherworldly atmosphere. As sunlight filters through the dense canopy, the soft rustle of bamboo leaves and the gentle sway of the tall stalks will transport you to a place of peace and reflection.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi-Inari and Arashiyama

Reviews

4.98

158 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Haruka was an amazing...

    laurie c,

    Aug 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Haruka was an amazing tour guide and she took great pictures for us. 715 tour beat the crowds and the heat

  • Excellent tour around Kyoto

    Brian C,

    Aug 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Nice composite tour program. However, we could have spent 10 more minutes in Fushimi Inara. Our guide Vincent and his companion Suki(?) were good tellers. It was almost 40 C, but we had good breaks and focused on staying in the shade at stops.

  • Would not recommend. Do both places on your own for less $

    Lucinda F,

    Aug 8, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    We went super early in the morning specifically so that we could get good pictures without a lot of people being there. We beat the crowds, but I like to collect the stamps at each temple or shrine that we go to and wish I had known that the temple is not actually open this early because I couldn’t get my stamp and had to come back again after the tour in order to get one. Our tour guide was nice but had body odor I know can’t always be helped in hot and humid summer, but this was evident first thing in the morning when we met him at the meeting point, so I don’t think it had anything to do with the heat at that point. We were also not well informed when booking the tour that it did not include our train tickets to each place we visited. For the price of this tour, it should include the transportation. Overall, I would not recommend this as we would have had a better time just simply going on our own.

  • I’ve visited several...

    Jordan S,

    Jul 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I’ve visited several countries and use these reviews as a trusted guide, so to pay it forward I’m leaving a review. With only one day in Kyoto our guide was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and brought us to great sights, highly recommend!

  • Super friendly and highly...

    Catherine G,

    Jul 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Super friendly and highly knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend booking a tour with Vincent. He is amazing

From JPY 14600

4.98
158 reviews