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A group of people posing on a dirt path surrounded by tall bamboo trees. 1
A walking tour in a bamboo forest with a red umbrella. 2
A corridor lined with orange torii gates and people walking through. 3
A pathway flanked by orange torii gates and a bamboo forest. 4
A traditional Japanese temple with a red torii gate in the foreground. 5
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,917 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Walk through Kyoto's iconic Bamboo Forest
    • Visit Tenryu-ji Temple's tranquil Zen garden
    • Cross Togetsukyo Bridge and explore Arashiyama's scenic paths
    • Meet wild Japanese macaques at Iwatayama Monkey Park
    • Choose the Fushimi Inari combo to add Kyoto's famous red torii gates

Activity location

    • Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 11-1 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8373, Japan | Meeting Point: Saga-Arashiyama Station. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins. Location: In front of the rounded window near the North Gate (see picture). It’s upstairs and inside! WhatsApp is mandatory for receiving tour info and updates. Please install the app. Due to the terrain, strollers and wheelchairs are not permitted on this tour.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Arashiyama Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Explore Arashiyama's Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Temple and Iwatayama Monkey Park on this 5-hour walking route. Includes Monkey Park admission. Does not include Fushimi Inari.

Language options: English
Price details
฿1,916.92 x 2 Adults฿3,833.84
Total
Price is ฿3,833.84

Arashiyama + Fushimi Inari Combo

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Discover Kyoto’s two iconic districts on a 6-hour guided tour. Walk through Fushimi Inari’s red torii gates, then explore Arashiyama’s Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Temple and Iwatayama Monkey Park. The tour begins at Inari station

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
฿2,555.90 x 2 Adults฿5,111.80
Total
Price is ฿5,111.80

Private Arashiyama Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Explore Arashiyama's Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Temple and Iwatayama Monkey Park on this 5-hour walking route. Includes Monkey Park admission. Does not include Fushimi Inari.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
฿5,111.79 x 2 Adults฿10,223.58
Total
Price is ฿10,223.58
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English-speaking local guide
  • Inclusions
    Guided walk through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
  • Inclusions
    Iwatayama Monkey Park entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Tenryu-ji Temple garden entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Togetsukyo Bridge
  • Inclusions
    Visit to a local food court (purchases extra)
  • Inclusions
    Local stories and cultural insights
  • Inclusions
    Fushimi Inari visit (combo option only)
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Tips (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Train fares between Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama (combo option)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Audio recording, Electric wheelchairs, Non-folding wheelchairs, Video recording
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Award-Winning Kyoto Experience - 2026 Best of the Best.

    Make Arashiyama the heart of your Kyoto day. Walk through the iconic Bamboo Forest, explore the serene garden of Tenryu-ji Temple, cross Togetsukyo Bridge, and climb to Iwatayama Monkey Park for panoramic views and a close encounter with wild Japanese macaques.

    Your local guide leads you along scenic paths and quieter corners of Arashiyama, sharing the area's history, culture and hidden stories. This small-group walking tour is designed for travellers who want to experience Kyoto's famous sights at a thoughtful pace, with time for photos and questions.

    Choose the Arashiyama Walking Tour for the essential Arashiyama experience. If you want to see more, choose the Arashiyama + Fushimi Inari Combo to add Fushimi Inari's iconic red torii gates to the same day.

    The route includes uphill walking at Monkey Park and comfortable shoes are recommended. Fushimi Inari is included only in the combo option.

Location

Activity location

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    • Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 11-1 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8373, Japan | Meeting Point: Saga-Arashiyama Station. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins. Location: In front of the rounded window near the North Gate (see picture). It’s upstairs and inside! WhatsApp is mandatory for receiving tour info and updates. Please install the app. Due to the terrain, strollers and wheelchairs are not permitted on this tour.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Fukakusa Inarionmaecho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0881, Japan | Meet in front of the gates of the Inari JR station. WhatsApp is mandatory for receiving tour info and updates. Please install the app. Due to the terrain, strollers and wheelchairs are not permitted on this tour.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan