Kyoto: Arashiyama UNESCO Walking Tour with Admission

5 (69 reviews) Kyoto 1 hour and 30 minutes Up to 10 English

About this tour

When you visit Kyoto, be sure to take photos in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Enjoy the stunning scenery while learning why this area is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Highlights

  • Photogenic Bamboo Grove
  • UNESCO World Heritage Temple and Garden (Admission included)
  • Beautiful Land scape of Arashiyama Park
  • Togetsukyo the Moon Crossing Bridge
  • End at Chopstick Studio Kyoto (Optional - Admission in not included)

What's included

  • Entry ticket to the Tenryuji Temple
  • Local Guide

Not included

  • Entrance fee to the Monkey Park

Quick facts

Start times
10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00
Difficulty Moderate

Know before you go

  • Entrance tickets to Tenryu-ji Temple is included in this tour
  • Mobility: Mostly flat terrain; all visitors must remove their shoes when entering the Temple

Meeting point

Chopsticks Studio Kyoto (Main Road of the Chopstick Studio Building), Kyoto

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Guest Reviews

5.0 (69 reviews)
Tennouji K
Arashiyama with Leo

I had a great experience with Leo, he was very knowledgeable and his English was easy to understand. Not only did Leo informed me about the history of Arashiyama but he also recommended some great spots to eat. The atmosphere was very peaceful and quiet. The length and pace of the tour were great...

Tennouji K
Robbie Ventura
Amazing hour with some incredible photo spots

Masa was an incredible tour guide, who took time to explain the rich history of Kyoto. The gardens are breathtaking, like walking through a film set and through eras of time. Masa showed us the best photo spots and an hour and a half covered the bamboo forest, the temple and the beautiful river p...

Robbie Ventura
MIchelle G
Valeria Made Arashiyama Come Alive

We had an incredible experience on the Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour with our guide, Valeria. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and brought Kyoto’s history and culture to life in such a memorable way. Valeria balanced fascinating historical details with local insights and hidden gems we never woul...

MIchelle G
Owen G
Kyoto Bamboo Forest Experience Tour

Me and my friend were the only 2 on the tour which actually made it so much better, our guides Uta, Eduardo and Kayy were so lovely and they answered any questions we had, the stories they told and the locations they made us visit were absolutely breathtaking, i would recommend to anyone who is v...

Owen G
Odyssey01570780141
Great walking tour around Bamboo Forest

An amazing walking tour, very friendly staff and Uta was a great guide - lots of information and a mix between busy and quieter spots.

Odyssey01570780141
Porat
Go with Masa.

Masa guided us on the bamboo tour, where the bamboo forest itself was actually just a small part of the experience. He took us through the most beautiful spots in the Arashiyama neighborhood, including temples, scenic streets, and unique viewpoints overlooking the canyon and the river. As a local...

Porat
Jacob M
Beautiful walk and scenery

Uta was amazing. The tour was exactly what we were hoping for. The temple we visited was beautiful and the bamboo forest was awesome.

Jacob M
Rustem A
Awesome tour

Thanks to Leo, we have seen many interesting and exciting places. Especially Temple and Garden were amazing! 🤩

Rustem A
Meander44349500863
Great tour

Excellent tour, guide Valerian was superb and amazing views. All together thing to do when visiting Kyoto.

Meander44349500863
Fearless15616541758
Masa for best tour guide!!

Masa was such a pleasure for our tour :) a very sweet soul. He provided lots of inserting and historical information that me. my friend enjoyed walking around with him very much! The atmosphere was so welcoming and fun! He also takes really good pictures.

Fearless15616541758

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