BAMBOO GROVE WALKS · Japan
The grove is ten minutes long and swamped by nine in the morning, so timing is the whole game. These 15 walks pair it with the monkey park, the temples and the river, priced and timed.
Full-day Kyoto coach tour linking Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, and the bamboo grove, plus World Heritage stops, with an English guide and Wi-Fi.
“Ciel was great, we enjoyed every second of it, and we were wakuwaku of being taught a lot of new things of history and japan things”
A fast, scenic Osaka to Kyoto highlights day: Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama bamboo, Fushimi Inari torii, Nara deer and Todai-ji, plus Kobe lunch.
“Harry went out of his way to accommodate us over and over. He was so enthusiastic and kind! It was a long day, but so wonderful. Thank you!”
A smooth day trip from Osaka or Kyoto to Nara deer, Fushimi Inari gates, and Arashiyama bamboo, with an English guide and timed stops.
“This was a great way relocate from Osaka to Kyoto and visit destinations along the way. Fiona our guide and driver Mr A were great. Plenty of time to chose what interested you at Arashiyama, we did the bamboo forest and monkey park”
A guided walk through Arashiyama bamboo, shrines, gardens, and a monkey hike, with entry tickets included.
“This tour did a great job of covering the multiple places of interest in the Arashiyama district. Terry was fantastic at explaining and giving information about each specific highlight. She was fun, engaging and quick to address our questions.”
A 5-hour Kyoto walking tour of Arashiyama bamboo, Tenryuji temple, Okochi Sanso garden, monkeys at Iwatayama, plus lunch or sake tasting.
“Kevin was my guide and he was absolutely fantastic! Really friendly and took the time to chat to everyone - he was also happy to suggest other things to do in Kyoto and how to avoid the crowds. This is really a full morning with lots of things to see but also opportunities to sit and relax. Would really recommend!! Thanks Kevin”
Osaka to Kyoto and Nara in one day, with Arashiyama bamboo, Nara deer, Fushimi Inari torii gates, plus Kobe shabu-shabu lunch for $61.
“Gary's kindness and attentiveness were highly appreciated. The itinerary was consistently adhered to, and the destinations were exceptional, with Gary's recommendations proving valuable.”
One-day Kyoto bus tour with a bilingual guide, Arashiyama early access, Fushimi Inari torii gates, and optional tickets.
“We had a wonderful (and sweaty!) time on this all day tour with Paula and her driver, Nishimura-san. She was a great tour guide and balanced out giving good information with allowing us to explore on our own. I highly recommend going on thiRead more”
Kyoto ghost tour in Arashiyama at night, small group up to 12, solo bamboo walk, included drink, real urban legends, 2.5 hours.
“This ghost tour was one of the best things we did in Kyoto! My mother and I go on ghost tours fairly regularly and this one ranked very highly on the spook scale! 100% worth it- we would definitely recommend this tour if you're after a spooky evening full of laughs and scares!”
Cycle Kyoto’s Arashiyama early, beat the bamboo crowds, and get a private guide for temples, Zen gardens, and iconic bridge views.
“Yuki is an awesome guide—very knowledgeable, easy to follow, and actually fun to learn from. Makes everything feel relaxed and enjoyable. He took a ton of photos at each of our stops for our group. Had a great time on the bike tour seeing temples, bamboo forest, and other hidden gems. Big recommend!”
Private rickshaw through Arashiyama and the bamboo forest, customizable stops at shrines and temples, plus guide-led photo moments.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable about the forest, personable, kind and considerate not only to us but also to his colleagues and other visitors to the forest. Excellent spoken English, gold star ratings all around for him.”
Small-group Arashiyama tour with bamboo forest, Tenryuji, included temple fees, matcha snack, and Kyoto lunch near Togetsukyo Bridge.
“Our guide Josh was excellent, friendly and well versed in his sites. Josh was able to share interesting facts about the sites we visited. He was able to share sites which were unique and not on the tourists paths. We visited temple and gardens which seemed to be waiting just for us to visit. We would highly recommend our guide as well as the tour operator.”
Ride a rickshaw through Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, then walk to top viewpoints with photo help and shrine stops, early for fewer crowds.
“Very nice tour and a nice way to experience the Bamboo Forest. But it also brings you to an old village full of character and charm. Our rickshaw guide was Kazuma very friendly and knowledgeable, he spoke English perfectly.”
Cycle Kyoto’s Arashiyama highlights, with Iwatayama views, Japanese macaques, Tenryu-ji garden time, and bamboo photo stops, plus bike and admissions included.
“Ray was very considerate. Many thanks mate.. for understanding the situation. Hopefully we will be there next time”
Kyoto and Nara in one guided day trip, with Arashiyama bamboo, Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, and Todai-ji Great Buddha plus Nara deer.
“Eiko was a fantastic guide! So lovely and very knowledgable! Even offered to take photos of us at certain places. Great tour and a really great experience!”
Arashiyama small-group walk: bamboo, private Okochi Sanso matcha, Tenryu-ji, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Monkey Park from $89.
“Karim was fantastic. We all agreed that the tour was a wonderful way to explore and learn about the area in a structured way.”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
