Japan · ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO TOURS
The bamboo path is short and busy by nine in the morning, so the start time is the whole decision. The 15 below cover the grove, the Togetsukyo bridge, the monkey park and Tenryu-ji, priced and timed.
This 9-hour Kyoto coach tour links Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do, Arashiyama, the Sagano Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari. An English-speaking guide such as Den, At-Chan, or Sakura provides live commentary, with audio guides in six additional languages.
“Nagomi was great tour guide her personality was bubble and approachable”
Travel by air-conditioned bus from Osaka or Kyoto to Nara Park, Todai-ji, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari. English or Chinese-speaking guides such as Harry, Gary, Mike, and Tracy lead the day. Osaka departures can add Kobe beef shabu-shabu lunch.
“Nice trip and we had a funny guide Harry. We had beautiful day. Thank you”
Travel by air-conditioned bus from Osaka or Kyoto to Nara Park, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Arashiyama. English or Chinese guides such as Amy, Willa, Christine, and Fiona keep the day moving, share useful background, and help you explore independently at each stop.
“Anson was great!!! He was super informative, funny and explained everything very clearly. Thank you Anson!”
Spend 5 to 6 hours exploring Arashiyama with an English-speaking guide such as Teri, Mari, or Marie. Visit Nonomiya Shrine, Okochi Sanso, the Bamboo Forest, Tenryuji, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Monkey Park, with a steep 20 to 25 minute hill walk to the monkeys.
“I am glad we booked this because it was easier to be guided in a place as big as this where you don't know where to go or what to see first.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Saga-Arashiyama Station for a five-hour walk through the bamboo grove, Nonomiya Shrine, Okochi Sanso Garden, Tenryuji Temple, and Monkey Park. Choose a shopping-and-monkey route or a local lunch with sake tasting. Guides include Karim, Tom, Francis, Toru, and others.
“We had a fantastic time Tom is an excellent guide. He was so knowledgeable and took everything at a nice easy pace. We had the benefit of a small group, so it was able to answer all our questions . The tour covered some lovely areas and we saw things that we definitely would have missed. I would definitely recommend it to anybody visiting Kyoto .”
Walk Kyoto’s Arashiyama with an English-speaking guide, visiting Tenryu-ji Temple, the bamboo grove, Nonomiya Shrine, Togetsu-kyo Bridge, and Monkey Park Iwatayama. The 4 to 4.5-hour outing includes temple and monkey park admission plus an Uji matcha drink. Guides may include Tim, Sofia, Nay, or Gabriele.
“Pedro ably supported Shen we’re very informative surrounding history of the locations we experienced. We had a lot of fun and would thoroughly recommend this to others albeit those who are not in great health will struggle to climb to the monkey location.”
Travel by air-conditioned bus from Osaka Villa Namba or Kyoto VIP Lounge to Arashiyama, Nara Park, and Fushimi Inari. Enjoy lunch in a 120-year-old Kyoto townhouse, with Kobe beef, pork, or vegetarian curry. English- and Chinese-speaking guides such as Gary, Nick, Eric, and Mike keep the day moving.
“we woke up late and our guide instructed us what to do. overall a great experience for someone that wants to do a flash tour of the places. the Kobe beef was amazing and also the place was quite traditional. highly recommended for the activities and Veggie our guide”
Start at 7 a.m. for a guided Kyoto circuit covering Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari. You get free time at each stop, bilingual English and Spanish commentary, and optional attraction tickets and lunch. Guides such as Ángeles, Cesar, and Paula have led this high-energy day.
“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.”
Start at 8:00 am near Saga-Arashiyama Station for a private ride with an English-speaking guide such as Rob, Milo, Yuki, or Ray. You’ll cycle quiet lanes, walk through the bamboo forest, visit Tenryu-ji’s Zen garden, see Togetsukyo Bridge, and receive a Cannondale city bike, helmet, and water.
“The best part of our Japan holiday. Great way to explore the history and culture and suits the whole family. Our guides Ray and Milo were exceptional, with great knowledge, friendly and personable. Totally worth doing!”
Meet guides such as Aki, Koki, Shin, or Yuya at Togetsu-kyo Bridge for a private, customizable rickshaw ride through Arashiyama. Choose 45, 70, 130, or 190 minutes. Expect bamboo paths, Nonomiya Shrine, photo stops, local stories, and longer routes to temples such as Nison-in.
“Amazing! It was my birthday and they really went out of they way to make it special. Very accommodating, knowledgeable, personable. We did the 3 hour for and several places we were able to access locations via the "back door" If I'm ever back in Japan I would do it all over again!!”
Walk Arashiyama with a certified MagicalTrip guide and no more than six other participants. See the bamboo grove, Hokyoin, Okochi Sanso Garden, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Tenryuji Temple, then enjoy matcha and an authentic Kyoto-style lunch. Guides such as Josh, Yuki, Ayuri, and Yumi add cultural context.
“Our Guide was wonderful. Everything we did was so beautiful and it is a tour everyone should experience while in Kyoto.”
You’ll ride a private rickshaw through Arashiyama with an English-speaking guide such as Ocean, Yoshi, Kiko, or Hikaru. The 1 to 2 hour route combines bamboo paths, Nonomiya Shrine, photo stops, and a short uphill walk into the forest’s most famous section. Longer tours can add temples or a poet’s cottage.
“Absolutely loved. Our guides Yoppi and- they were incredible- fun and informative and made the tour the perfect amount of time and information. Wouldnt recommend doing this site any other way.”
This five-hour walking tour links Arashiyama’s bamboo grove with Okochi Sanso Garden, Tenryu-ji, the shopping street, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Monkey Park Iwatayama. Guides such as Toru, Karim, Tom, and Francis add history, food tips, photos, and local context. Expect a small group of up to 12 and a steep final hike.
“What can I say? Our tour guide Kareem was a dream. He met us at the train station and filled our day with facts galore about the gardens and bamboo forest. He even guided me back to the station afterwards and helped me figure out the route back. Thank you for being so polite and charming!”
This 9-hour Kyoto day trip links Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Kiyomizudera, and the Sagano Romantic Train by air-conditioned bus. An English-speaking guide such as Masa, Hama, Akira, or Maria keeps the day moving, with an optional Japanese lunch and free Wi-Fi onboard.
“Crowded and hard to see from our side. Not as cool as I’d hoped. The wooden seats were uncomfortable”
Start at Fushimi Inari Station, climb through its red torii gates, then cross Kyoto to Arashiyama for bamboo trails, Tenryuji’s garden, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Monkey Park. English-speaking guides such as Aron, Teri, Max, and Tim add local stories, photo help, and food tips.
“Amazing tour with Max. It was hot and he provided several chances to stop and cool off. This 60 year old appreciated this.”
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