Reallyyyyy enjoyed the tour with Valeria!She had a lot of knowledge about the history of Kyoto and explained it in a fun way. Would recommend 200%.
Kyoto: Arashiyama UNESCO Walking Tour with Admission
About this tour
Highlights
- Capture unforgettable photos in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove as you explore one of Kyoto’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage areas. The tour begins at Tenryu-ji Temple, where you’ll experience serene gardens and centuries of Zen tradition before walking into the mystical Bamboo Grove. Your guide will share insights into why this enchanting forest holds global cultural significance.
- You’ll also pass by charming kawaii character shops and local stores—perfect for picking up matcha sweets, wagashi, or handcrafted bamboo-themed gifts. The tour then continues across Arashiyama’s famous bridge. The tour concludes at the entrance of Chopsticks Studio. You can also try chopsticks making as an option.
- UNESCO World Heritage Temple and Garden (Admission included)
- Photogenic Bamboo Grove
- Nonomiya Shrine, a Place to Pray for Love in Kyoto
- Local souvenir shops and sweets shop to stroll around
- Monkey park (Optional – Admission in not included) Capture unforgettable photos in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove as you explore one of Kyoto’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage areas. The tour begins at Tenryu-ji Temple, where you’ll experience serene gardens and centuries of Zen tradition before walking into the mystical Bamboo Grove. Your guide will share insights into why this enchanting forest holds global cultural significance. You’ll also pass by charming kawaii character shops and local stores—perfect for picking up matcha sweets, wagashi, or handcrafted bamboo-themed gifts. The tour then continues across Arashiyama’s famous bridge toward the Monkey Park. Your guide will purchase your ticket, and the park will be the tour’s dismissal point.
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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
Meeting point
Saga-Arashiyama Station, Kyoto
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 999 days before the experience.
No refund if cancelled less than 1 days before the experience.
Guest Reviews
(42 reviews)
We really enjoyed trip and stories provided by Valeria.Ready kind and helpful person together with beautiful views
Our guide Naoya had pretty much knowledge about all the temples around Kyoto.Had a clear understanding about history of the temples. Very polite and friendly. A won bet.
Uta was lovely and fun telling us all the information and stories.It was a very complete and enjoyable walk. Highly recommended!!
Very friendly and funny with a lot of goods facts about JapanThe guide did a fantastic job!
Excellent tour, guide Valeria was superb and amazing views.All together thing to do when visiting Kyoto.
Great experience with our passionate guide who introduced us to the temple and bamboo forest.We had a great time in his company and appreciated all his explanations.
Great tour of a magnificent cultural heritage site.Kris is very personable and knowledgeable about Japanese political history, which seems to be his passion.
Highly recommendedTon is excellent and very informative not just about geisha culture but culture in Kyoto generally.
Walking Tour with UtaBest Kyoto tour by Uta, who is a Japanese local originally from Kyoto.
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