Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour

4.9
(408 reviews)
Kyoto, Japan

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity.

Join a knowledgeable local guide on a morning tour of Arashiyama, discovering hidden gems like a serene temple and a picturesque garden often missed by tourists. Learn to appreciate Japanese garden aesthetics and enjoy a leisurely stroll, with stops at traditional shops along the way.

Visit Arashiyama’s famous bamboo grove and the scenic Okawauchi Sanso garden for a peaceful walk, then explore the UNESCO World Heritage site Tenryu-ji Temple. Immerse yourself in the calm elegance of Zen and enjoy authentic Syo-jin cuisine, originally created for Buddhist monks, at a temple restaurant for a true taste of Kyoto.

What's Included

Photos during the tour
Matcha drink with a small tea ceremony snack
A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Lunch (Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-free: Limited ※Please request at least 1day before the tour))
Entrance fees to 2 temples and 1 Japanese garden
Additional foods and drinks (Available for Purchase)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside the North Exit of JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, at the bottom of the stairs (near taxi stand). Your guide will be holding an orange signboard saying "Magical Trip".

End point

Tour will finish around main souvenir street. It may change depending on the location of the lunch restaurant.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Hidden garden with an authentic Kyoto atmosphere.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    hidden gems

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Bamboo Forest Street

    will explore Bamboo forests and take good pictures

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Okochi Sanso Garden

    visit Okochi Sanso Garden

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Togetsukyo Bridge

    We will have an authentic Kyoto style lunch near Togetsukyo bridge

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Tenryu-ji Temple

    At Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage site, you can enjoy Japanese gardens and Zen paintings with a guide's commentary.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Togetsukyo Bridge

    End the tour at the souvenir street or Togetsu-kyo bridge

    20 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by MagicalTrip Inc.

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Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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