Japan · ARASHIYAMA & BAMBOO GROVE TOURS
The grove is ten minutes long and shoulder to shoulder by nine. The 15 below get you there before that, and pair it with the monkey park, the temple gardens or a boat down the Hozugawa, each priced and timed.
See Kyoto’s top temples, bamboo forest, Golden Pavilion, and Fushimi Inari in one guided day by comfortable coach.
“Our tour guide Den started and ended with the brightest smile. She gave us so much insight on the history of the temples and shrines we visited. I highly recommend this tour and hopefully you will get to experience the brightness that Den brought to our day!”
See Nara, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari in one packed day from Osaka or Kyoto, with an optional Kobe beef lunch.
“Some delays but that was not the guide´s fault. You always have those people who get lost or do not pay attention to the instructions. Maybe a smaller group is better if you dont want to deal with a bus full of passengers. The guide was great, answered to all our questions. Will definitely reccomment if you dont mind a bus full of tourist. Was great for us.”
Review of the Kyoto and Nara bus tour from Osaka, with deer at Nara Park, Fushimi Inari’s torii gates, and Arashiyama’s bamboo forest.
“This was a really great trip to see all the Main Tourist sights. Big shout-out and thankyou to our tour guide Willa, she was very informative, very punctual and also had a very bubbly personality sense of humor that made the trip that little bit more fun.”
Explore Kyoto’s Arashiyama with bamboo, temples, gardens, Togetsukyo Bridge, and a steep Monkey Park hike on a guided half-day walk.
“Teri, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable giving us insights on the history of each place we visited. I highly recommend taking this tour!”
Review of Kyoto’s Arashiyama walking tour, with bamboo, temples, gardens, monkeys, shopping, or a local sake brewery lunch.
“Tom was a fantastic guide and knew so much about Kyoto. My husband and I had a great time. We loved the gardens and the temple. Even though the tour is 5 hours, there are plenty of breaks for matcha and snacks. He even made a stop for us to try make a I said I wanted to buy some for a friend. Highly recommend this tour!”
Review of Kyoto’s Arashiyama tour with Tenryu-ji, bamboo forest, matcha, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Monkey Park Iwatayama.
“Honestly, I don’t understand how this tour has so many 5-star reviews. The tour started late because some guests arrived late, which was unfair for us who arrived on time. The guide’s explanations were messy, limited, and felt scripted. Read more”
See Arashiyama, Nara Park, and Fushimi Inari in one day, with Kobe beef shabu-shabu lunch and convenient transport from Osaka or Kyoto.
“Our tour guy Gary was Amazing. Definitely worth doing the this tour lots to see and so many historical sites! Very entertaining and fun trip - time just flies by. Highly recommend the tour!”
See Kyoto’s top sights in one day, from Arashiyama to Fushimi Inari, with bilingual guidance, optional tickets, lunch, and bus transport.
“It was a full day, starting early and finishing late. The organisation was super, and commentary great. Plus time to explore by yourself. All sights visited were fantastic. Highly recommend this tour. Hats off to the guides and driver for keeping high energy all day.”
Explore Kyoto’s Bamboo Forest after dark with ghost stories, true crime, a solo walk, and a drink on this intimate two-hour tour.
“This a was a fun ghost tour! I have to admit, it was a bit spookier than I expected - and I’ve taken a lot of ghost tours. Aaron was a great guide! He was kind and had a good sense of humor as well. My two young adult sons and husband enjoyed the tour too!! Definitely a different way to experience the bamboo forest!”
Review of Kyoto’s early morning Arashiyama bike tour, with bamboo, Tenryu-ji, quiet lanes, family tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“Our tour guide, Yuki Ouizumi, with Kyoto Bike Tours, was fantastic! He not only knew the country's history but was also very knowledgeable about the area's temples and historiography. We explored the "stunning scenic backstreets" of Arashiyama, where the quieter temples and shrines gave us a great way to get a feel for the local area. We learned about the protocols of entering a temple, discussed the different Buddhist cultures, and appreciated the respectful manner in which Yuki shared the information. The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove was an incredible attraction that really provided a magical experience among the towering bamboo stalks. The Tenryu-ji Temple (Sogenchi Teien) was a must see as…”
Ride through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest, quiet lanes, shrines, and temples on a private Kyoto rickshaw tour with a local guide.
“It was one of our highlights of our trip! The guides were the best!”
Explore Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, Zen temples, gardens, and Kyoto-style lunch on a five-hour small-group walking tour.
“This was a wonderful tour and I highly recommend it. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot about Japanese religion and history. She took us to off-the-beaten-path locations, including a temple with the most beautiful, serene garden, and a garden with amazing views of the city and mountains. We also visited a famous shrine. And of course, the bamboo forest, which is really something to see. We went early enough that it wasn't too crowded. The tour included a delicious vegetarian kaiseki lunch, and our guide explained what everything was and how to eat it. The pace of the tour was perfect for the very hot weather,…”
Review of Kyoto’s Arashiyama rickshaw tour, with bamboo paths, shrine stops, guide-led photos, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“All we can say is wow, it was fantastic. Highly recommend, it was a very hot day and we were running late but the rickshaw company were great. We had Yoshi and he was a very friendly and well informed young man, with incredible fitness. We instantly connected with him and we enjoyed every moment of this tour. If your thinkin* about it,mit is totally worth it, so happy we did.”
Review of Kyoto’s Arashiyama tour with Tenryu-ji, bamboo forest, matcha, Togetsu-kyo Bridge, and Monkey Park for $51.
“Gabriele a great guide friendly and informative. Temples monkeys bamboo forest all great. Beautiful sights and learned a lot.”
Review of Kyoto’s 4-hour bike tour through Arashiyama, with Iwatayama monkeys, bamboo paths, Tenryu-ji, local shrines, and mountain views.
“This was definitely one of my favourite tours in Japan! Yuki our travel guide spoke perfect English and has such a great knowledge of Japanese history and culture. No, literally was this trip super fun and interesting. I learned quite a bit about so many aspects of Japan and Japanese culture and history.”
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