Kyoto · ARASHIYAMA & BAMBOO TOURS
The grove at eight is a different place from the grove at eleven. The 15 tours below pair the bamboo with the monkey park, the river and the quieter temples; each lists its start time and price.
See Kyoto’s top temples, bamboo forest, Golden Pavilion, and Fushimi Inari in one guided day by comfortable coach for $122.
“Ciela was magnificent. I was totally impressed with all the historical places!!!”
See Nara deer, Todai-ji, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari in one guided day from Osaka or Kyoto, with an optional Kobe beef lunch.
“Nice trip and we had a funny guide Harry. We had beautiful day. Thank you”
See Nara’s deer, Fushimi Inari’s torii gates, and Arashiyama’s bamboo forest on a guided Kyoto and Osaka day tour.
“We toured around Kyoto with our guide Theodore Chan. A friendly and professional guide who brought us smiles and laughter all the way around the tour. Amazing guide. We rreally enjoyed the tour and was great value for money for anyone wanting to see Kyoto!”
Walk Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, temples, gardens, bridge, and monkey park with a bilingual guide on this active 5 to 6 hour tour.
“The glory of nature in the green bamboo forest and in the almost- autumn leaves of trees in the gardens! Our guide, Aron, had surprise stops for us, to sake tasting and the kimono park. We walked through alternative, less crowded routes and covered more sites without feeling rushed. A great guide, a great tour!”
Walk Kyoto’s Arashiyama bamboo grove, temples, gardens, monkey park, or a local sake brewery with a friendly bilingual guide.
“Absolutely amazing - our guide Toru was extremely knowledgeable and such a lovely guide. Worth a visit and highly recommended.”
See Arashiyama, Nara Park, and Fushimi Inari in one day, with Kobe beef shabu-shabu lunch and guided 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 long day, from Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Kinkaku-ji to Fushimi Inari, with transport and guide commentary.
“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.”
Walk Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Forest at night, hear local ghost stories, and face a solo dark walk on this small-group tour.
“We had a great time! The tour guide was funny and very laidback. Would recommend this to anyone that wants a unique spooky experience.”
Beat Kyoto crowds on a private early-morning bike tour through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest, Zen gardens, temples, rice fields, and quiet lanes.
“Excellent bike tour through Kyoto accompanied by a wonderful, condensed description of the surrounding history and culture. Comfortable Cannondale push bikes with front and back disc brakes in excellent condition. Nice and easy bike route with some light walking, suitable for people of all abilities. Thank you Ray and Milo for the incredible morning!”
Ride through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest with a private guide, quiet paths, temples, gardens, and memorable photos from $51 per person.
“Our guide Shin was really excellent. We had great conversations and he took superb photos of us in the bamboo first. It was a great way to see the bamboo forest and it allowed us to get away from the crowds at times. Would definitely recommend.”
