Walking Tour of Arashiyama: Explore Hidden Gems

Uncover the hidden beauty of Arashiyama on our Kyoto Explore Arashiyama Walking Tour. Let us make your trip memorable and help you discover the real potential of this enchanting area.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arashiyama Park, Kameyama Area - Wander through the enchanting bamboo grove and ascend to the summit of Arashiyama Park.
  • Okochi Sanso Garden - Relax and savor the tranquility of the private Okochi Sanso Garden. Enjoy a refreshing beverage in a former tea house, now a serene rest area.
  • Tenryuji Temple - Discover one of the city’s most…
What's Included
  • Okochi Sanso Entrance Ticket
  • Shopping/Translation assistance
  • Monkey Park Entrance Ticket
  • Tenryuji Entrance Ticket
  • Guide Fee
What's Not Included
  • Shopping and Souvenirs
  • Lunch
Additional Information

OTHER LANGUAGES (FRENCH / GERMAN / SPANISH)
Some of our guides are proficient in languages beyond English and Japanese, but we cannot promise a specific language other than English on a shared tour. To ensure your preferred language is available on your desired tour date, please contact us before making a reservation. Thank you.
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Location
18-12 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō
Meet by the map down the stairs on the north side of the JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station. Get off the train at the JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, pass the gates, turn RIGHT, go downstairs, and meet your guide near the map, next to the vending machines. The guide wears a "JTA" navy cap and/or polo shirt.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kmw
Oct 13, 2025
Lot of great things to see - Our guide was excellent, set a good pace, very knowledgeable. The range of sites we visited was great. The monkey park was not our favorite and the hike up was something on a hot day, but the views of Kyoto from there were worth it.
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Michaeljones448
Oct 8, 2025
Bamboo and Monkeys - Great tour, Bamboo forest was stunning. Went to a lovely temple and visited a home of a japanese movie star. To top it off went to the monkey park which rounded off a great day. Francis our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Also instructions for meeting spot was easy to follow.
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Jessica_w
Oct 7, 2025
A nice way to explore Arashiyama - Firstly, going to monkey park is a serious trek, and I do not blame our tour guide for leaving us there. Goodness. But I had a great time. Our guide's name was called Toru and he always had something to tell us about, even as we were moving between locations. He was very fun and friendly. During the trip he takes photos of the group, which you can download from a website at a later date. I really loved everything we did, and the pace of the walk was very relaxed.
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Isabel_d
Oct 7, 2025
So much more than the bamboo forest! - We covered a lot of ground on this tour and visited some great spots I would have probably skipped if going on my own. The villa, for example, was unexpectedly captivating in terms of views and landscapes. The monkey park at the end is a favorite for many, though i saw more monkeys and had a better experience on a previous visit to Nagano. Our tour guide was British but has lived in Japan for nearly 20 yrs. We were able to a lot of questions about local practices.
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Christian
Oct 6, 2025
Great Arashiyama exploration - Tom was a fantastic guide: fluent in german and english he explained a lot about all areas and gave the tour his personal touch.
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Traci_g
Sep 29, 2025
Spectacular day with a spectacular tour guide - It was fabulous meeting our tour guide. He is so knowledgeable and has such an interesting perspective and tells you things that you’ve never would’ve known traveling to this wonderful day on your own.
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Warren_d
Sep 28, 2025
Beautiful bamboo and new friends. - Guide was enthusiastic, gave great insight and communicated clearly. She was personable and shown interest in group members.
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Benedict_h
Sep 11, 2025
Brilliant tour that... - Brilliant tour that captures a lot of the local area and great photo ops. Our tour guide Karim was excellent and kept the group in a great mood. If you’re visiting during the summer month into September the walk to the monkeys can be an uphill struggle for the unfit 50 somethings like myself but worth the trip even in about 33 degrees.
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Kelly_b
Sep 7, 2025
Great Tour - It was a great tour. The secret garden was amazing and the dragon pond took our breath away. A very long walk uphill to the monkeys but was worth it.
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Lily_m
Sep 1, 2025
Different Side of Arashiyama - Great tour. Our tour guide Toshiya-san is knowledgeable and professional. So much to learn in so little time. I highly recommend this tour.
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From $80
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).