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Arashiyama Hiking: Explore Kyoto's Hidden Trails
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Kyoto
Explore hidden trails in Arashiyama’s Bamboo Forest, enjoy serene views, and uncover Kyoto’s natural beauty on an exclusive hiking adventure.
Explore hidden trails in Arashiyama’s Bamboo Forest, enjoy serene views, and uncover Kyoto’s natural beauty on an exclusive hiking adventure.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Arashiyama - The journey begins with a stroll along the main path of the Bamboo Forest, followed by a mountain hike offering stunning views of Kyoto. The adventure concludes with a visit to Adashino Nenbutsu-ji, a renowned temple featuring 8,000 Buddhist statues.
- Arashiyama - The journey begins with a stroll along the main path of the Bamboo Forest, followed by a mountain hike offering stunning views of Kyoto. The adventure concludes with a visit to Adashino Nenbutsu-ji, a renowned temple featuring 8,000 Buddhist statues.
What's Included
- Hiking Trail Tour
- English-Speaking Tour Guide
- Hiking Trail Tour
- English-Speaking Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Admission Fee for Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple (500 yen)
- Admission Fee for Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple (500 yen)
Additional Information
Operated by @guidemejapan on Instagram, join the hiking adventure in Arashiyama! Experience incredible trails that are often unseen by most. The journey begins early, allowing for a serene exploration of the Bamboo Forest before the crowds arrive. Along the way, participants will encounter breathtaking views, secret paths, and the unparalleled beauty of…
Operated by @guidemejapan on Instagram, join the hiking adventure in Arashiyama! Experience incredible trails that are often unseen by most. The journey begins early, allowing for a serene exploration of the Bamboo Forest before the crowds arrive. Along the way, participants will encounter breathtaking views, secret paths, and the unparalleled beauty of Kyoto’s natural landscape.
Accident and Mountain Rescue Insurance
- In emergencies (such as illness or injury) that require immediate treatment or transport, the participant (or their family) will be responsible for the costs. Rescue services (e.g., helicopter) may be requested without prior consent.
- Mountain rescues can be costly. Participants are required to have mountain insurance that covers rescue, search, and personal liability.
Termination of Tour Participation
Guides may terminate a participant’s tour if:
- The participant is unfit to continue (due to illness, injury, etc.).
- Weather or natural conditions render it unsafe.
- The participant behaves recklessly, refuses to cooperate, or disrupts the tour.
Location
Saga-Arashiyama Station
We will meet guests at Saga-Arashiyama Station. Our guide will be holding a board that says "GuideMe Japan" in front of the train ticket exit. There is only 1 exit for Saga-Arashiyama Station so it should be easy to meet up.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Sungin_m
May 31, 2025
Perfect morning out! Bamboo forest, hiking, temple and village - This was such a great tour, it was like 3 different activities in one! We started at Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Walk and because it was not the main path and still early we avoided the crowds and still enjoyed the bamboo views. The hiking part is definitely a hike with some steep parts but enjoyable all around and provided good views and a peaceful walk in the hills. The hiking trail ended in a traditional village and we visited Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple which was a very unique temple with different aspects to learn about, all very well explained by my guide Soichiro (Sam). I was lucky in that this ended up being a private tour as I was the only guest, which was great as Soichiro (Sam) answered all my questions and we had a great time chatting. I’d recommend this for anyone who wants to avoid the crowds in the main area of Arashiyama and see a different side of the area.
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Miriam
May 19, 2025
A hike in the forests at the edge of Kyoto - We had a lovely hike in the forests at the edge of Kyoto with glimpses of old Japan along the way.
Our local guide Taira was excellent - very friendly, knowledgeable, well prepared and with very good English.
The whole trip took approximately 4 hours from 9 in the morning which meant that the more popular locations were much less crowded and the temperature for the more strenuous parts were cooler. We had several stops along the way to admire the beautiful views, take photos and rehydrate. A couple of bits of the hike were rather steep but this allowed us to have some excellent views.
We really loved it.
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Lance_r
May 1, 2025
Excellent tour. Guide... - Excellent tour. Guide was very knowledgable and moved at our pace. I would recommend that you suggest taking g water for the hike. Overall a fantastic experience.
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Jay152008
Apr 28, 2025
5* tour with Taira! - Had an absolutely brilliant time with Taira. We learned a lot about the area but also about the lives of Japanese people in general. Slightly tricky 5mins part of the hike which Taira helped us nagivate. He also gave us lots of food and matcha recommendations! We would highly recommend having the tour with him.
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Passenger710588
Apr 22, 2025
Hike through the bamboo forest - Ask the guide to take a picture; he knows it perfectly, and you will enjoy the photo from the bamboo forest. After that you can enjoy short hike without tourists
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Alexandramg5966cm
Apr 10, 2025
Magic Arashiyama - Among the stops on our family trip to Japan, Arashiyama was certainly one of the most incredible! We visited Bamboo Forest just today, a wonderful place that our guide Taira, a young, friendly and very knowledgeable guy, made even more special. After the initial part of the route (very crowded especially in April) Taira guided us through secret paths, hidden and far from the tourist chaos. He told us in detail the history of this magical forest and its ancient temples, making us savor the authentic Japan.
After a breathtaking hike in the middle of nature, with incredible views, we reached the final stop, in the heart of a small ancient village. We highly recommend this experience, but arm yourself with courage because the route is challenging but will certainly amaze you! Thanks Taira for your company, see you soon! Arigatō gozaimasu.
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Peggy_a
Apr 10, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience! - Fantastic experience. A proper ‘hike’ and an amazing way to experience the bamboo forest and climbing the hills to see the view. Taira was a really friendly and engaging guide with excellent English. It was like going hiking with a new friend. Parts of the trail were very steep but Taira went slowly and made sure we were safe at all times. One of the best parts of our holiday - truly a once in a lifetime experience.
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Santiago_s
Apr 9, 2025
Unforgettable experience in Arashiyama with an Incredible Guide. - We had an amazing tour of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and surrounding mountains with our guide, Daizen. From the moment he met us at the train station, we felt welcomed and in great hands. He walked us to the bamboo forest, sharing fascinating facts about the bamboo itself and how it grows—insights we never would’ve gotten on our own.
After the forest, Daizen led us on a scenic hike up the mountain. It was a manageable challenge and absolutely worth the effort. The views of Kyoto from the lookout points were breathtaking—places you’d never find without a local guide.
Along the way, we visited the beautiful Nenbutsu-ji Temple. Daizen’s knowledge of its history and cultural significance was superb. He brought the site to life with stories and context that gave us a deeper appreciation for its spiritual importance.
Another highlight of the day was the incredible tofu meal Daizen introduced us to. It’s something we never would’ve discovered without him, and it ended up being one of our favorite meals in Japan.
Daizen's expertise, thoughtful pacing, and passion for the region made this an unforgettable experience. Highly, highly recommend booking this tour if you're in Kyoto!
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Paulinaso1475zh
Apr 4, 2025
Rin is an awesome guide! :) - Rin is awesome and so profesional! He contacted me a couple of days before the tour to make sure I have all info to meet him! Once we arrived, he explained everything so clear! We enjoyed a lot the trekking tour with him! He is very kind, patient! I recommend him 100%
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110amik
Mar 27, 2025
Beautiful hiking tour in Japan! - This tour was awesome! The bamboo was very beautiful and the tour guide was very kind and explained everything about Arashiyama. I really recommend this tour when you come to Japan!
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