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Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Gardens & Secrets

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Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Gardens & Secrets
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About This Tour

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.

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Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Gardens & Secrets
Bamboo Forest Kyoto Arashiyama

Bamboo Forest Kyoto Arashiyama

Kyoto Arashiyama Monkey Park

Kyoto Arashiyama Monkey Park

Bamboo Forest Kyoto Arashiyama

Bamboo Forest Kyoto Arashiyama

Kimono Forest

Kimono Forest

Togetsukyo Kyoto Arashiyama

Togetsukyo Kyoto Arashiyama

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What's Included

Tenryuji Temple (admission paid)
Bamboo Forest
Fushimi Inari (Combo Tour only)
Knowledgeable & Bilingual Tour Guide
Okochi Sanso (Arashiyama Tour only)
Togetsukyo Bridge
Monkey Park (20-25 hike) admission paid

What's Not Included

Tips (accepted & welcomed)
Lunch & Dinner
Pick up not available

Additional Information

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)

Meeting Point

FOR FUSHIMI TOUR: Meeting on the opposite side of the Inari station. See pictures We’ll send full tour details the day before by email and WhatsApp. If you haven’t received the details by then, please contact us. Due to the terrain, strollers and wheelchairs are not permitted on this tour.

Meet at Saga-Arashiyama Station 15 minutes early. Go to the rounded window at the North Gate (upstairs). We’ll send all tour details the day before by email and WhatsApp. If you haven’t received the details by then, please contact us. Due to the terrain, strollers and wheelchairs are not permitted

Special Instructions

We will send important information the day before the tour, including the meeting time and meeting location. Please check the tour details carefully to confirm the correct meeting point. WhatsApp is mandatory for receiving tour details and updates. If you do not receive our message, please contact us immediately. During the tour, entry tickets are required for both the temple and Monkey Park. Your guide will purchase these tickets at each location and provide them for you. NOTE: It is not possible to purchase these tickets in advance, therefore there will be a brief wait till the guide secures your tickets. We appreciate your patience. Looking forward seeing you soon.

Cancellation Policy

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

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