Award-Winning Arashiyama Walking Tour - Bamboo Forest, Monkey Park & Gardens
Discover the best of Kyoto’s Arashiyama district on an award-winning 2026 TripAdvisor-recognized small-group walking tour through bamboo forests, temple gardens, scenic riverside paths, and the famous Arashiyama Monkey Park. Designed for travelers who want more than a rushed checklist tour, this experience brings together Arashiyama’s most iconic sights with a relaxed pace, beautiful photo spots, cultural stories, and memorable moments with your guide.Walk through the world-famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, visit the UNESCO-listed Tenryuji Temple area, enjoy the colorful Kimono Forest, see the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, and finish with mountain views and wild monkeys at Arashiyama Monkey Park.This tour is ideal for visitors who want to experience Arashiyama’s nature, culture, history, and scenery in one carefully designed Kyoto walking experience. Places you will visit:- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest- Arashiyama Monkey Park- Tenryuji Temple area- Kimono Forest- Togetsukyo Bridge Why travelers choose this tour:- 2026 TripAdvisor award-recognized experience- Small-group walking tour- Bamboo Forest, monkeys, temples, gardens, and river views- Relaxed pace with time for photos- Cultural stories and local insights- A carefully designed Arashiyama route IMPORTANT:This tour includes a short uphill hike to Arashiyama Monkey Park. The walk takes around 20–25 minutes and can be steep in some areas.Please check your email before the tour, as we will send important meeting point and tour information.
What you'll see & do
- ✓The Kimono Forest is an art installation located at Randen Arashiyama Station in Kyoto, Japan. It consists of approximately 600 poles, each around two meters high and filled with colorful kimono fabrics. These fabric-filled tubes are illuminated from the inside, creating a vibrant, magical display, especially striking in the evening. The installation pays tribute to the traditional textile industry of the area and adds an extra layer of beauty to the already scenic Arashiyama district.
- ✓Tenryuji Temple is a significant Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto's Arashiyama district. Established in 1339, it's known for its beautiful landscape garden, Sogenchi Garden. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting its cultural and historical significance.
- ✓The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a stunning natural site located in the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It's renowned for its tall, verdant bamboo stalks that sway gently in the wind, creating a tranquil, serene atmosphere. This magical, ethereal place is an iconic symbol of Japan and offers a unique, peaceful escape from the bustling city life. The sun filtering through the densely packed bamboo stalks casts a greenish hue, creating a visual experience that is truly mesmerizing.
- ✓The Togetsukyo Bridge, or "Moon Crossing Bridge," is a famous landmark in Kyoto's Arashiyama district. Spanning the Hozu River, this bridge is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, especially during cherry blossom season in the spring and during the autumn leaf season. The current bridge was constructed in the 1930s, but the history of a bridge in this location dates back several centuries. The Togetsukyo Bridge offers picturesque views of the river, mountains, and adjacent parks, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists.
- ✓The Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama is a popular tourist attraction located in the Arashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan. Home to over 100 Japanese macaque monkeys, the park provides a unique opportunity to observe these animals up close in their natural habitat. The monkeys are free-roaming, but visitors are asked to follow certain rules for safety. After a short hike up the hill, visitors are rewarded with panoramic views of Kyoto, in addition to the playful monkey families. There's also a rest area near the summit where visitors can purchase food to feed the monkeys.
What's included
- ✓Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- ✓Tenryuji Temple Garden, admission included
- ✓Okochi Sanso Villa, included on the Arashiyama-only tour
- ✓Togetsukyo Bridge
- ✓Monkey Park, admission included
- ✓Professional English-speaking guide
What's not included
- ✓Tips for the guide (welcomed)
- ✓Pick up service not available
- ✓Lunch / Dinner
Good to know
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats unavailable
GERMAN AND ITALIAN AVAILABLE: While some of our guides speak languages beyond English and Japanese, we can only guarantee English for shared tours. To confirm the availability of German, Italian, or another language on your preferred tour date, please contact us before booking. Thank you!
Solo travelers can book, but a minimum of two guests is required.
If only one guest is booked, the tour may be canceled, with rescheduling or a full refund offered.
We may reserve the right to cancel a customer's booking for a full refund in case of:
- Minimum number of travelers not met
Meeting Point
Saga-Arashiyama Station Meeting Point (11-1 Sagatenryuji Kurumamichicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8373, Kyoto, Kyoto, 616-8373)
Combo Tour Meeting Location -> Inari Station (Inari Station, 深草稲荷御前町 Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto, Kyoto, 612-0881)
Requirement
Cash & comfortable walking shoes
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Award-Winning Arashiyama Walking Tour - Bamboo Forest, Monkey Park & Gardens
Discover the best of Kyoto’s Arashiyama district on an award-winning 2026 TripAdvisor-recognized small-group walking tour through bamboo forests, temple gardens, scenic riverside paths, and the famous Arashiyama Monkey Park. Designed for travelers who want more than a rushed checklist tour, this experience brings together Arashiyama’s most iconic sights with a relaxed pace, beautiful photo spots, cultural stories, and memorable moments with your guide.Walk through the world-famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, visit the UNESCO-listed Tenryuji Temple area, enjoy the colorful Kimono Forest, see the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, and finish with mountain views and wild monkeys at Arashiyama Monkey Park.This tour is ideal for visitors who want to experience Arashiyama’s nature, culture, history, and scenery in one carefully designed Kyoto walking experience. Places you will visit:- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest- Arashiyama Monkey Park- Tenryuji Temple area- Kimono Forest- Togetsukyo Bridge Why travelers choose this tour:- 2026 TripAdvisor award-recognized experience- Small-group walking tour- Bamboo Forest, monkeys, temples, gardens, and river views- Relaxed pace with time for photos- Cultural stories and local insights- A carefully designed Arashiyama route IMPORTANT:This tour includes a short uphill hike to Arashiyama Monkey Park. The walk takes around 20–25 minutes and can be steep in some areas.Please check your email before the tour, as we will send important meeting point and tour information.
What you'll see & do
- ✓The Kimono Forest is an art installation located at Randen Arashiyama Station in Kyoto, Japan. It consists of approximately 600 poles, each around two meters high and filled with colorful kimono fabrics. These fabric-filled tubes are illuminated from the inside, creating a vibrant, magical display, especially striking in the evening. The installation pays tribute to the traditional textile industry of the area and adds an extra layer of beauty to the already scenic Arashiyama district.
- ✓Tenryuji Temple is a significant Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto's Arashiyama district. Established in 1339, it's known for its beautiful landscape garden, Sogenchi Garden. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting its cultural and historical significance.
- ✓The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a stunning natural site located in the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It's renowned for its tall, verdant bamboo stalks that sway gently in the wind, creating a tranquil, serene atmosphere. This magical, ethereal place is an iconic symbol of Japan and offers a unique, peaceful escape from the bustling city life. The sun filtering through the densely packed bamboo stalks casts a greenish hue, creating a visual experience that is truly mesmerizing.
- ✓The Togetsukyo Bridge, or "Moon Crossing Bridge," is a famous landmark in Kyoto's Arashiyama district. Spanning the Hozu River, this bridge is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, especially during cherry blossom season in the spring and during the autumn leaf season. The current bridge was constructed in the 1930s, but the history of a bridge in this location dates back several centuries. The Togetsukyo Bridge offers picturesque views of the river, mountains, and adjacent parks, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists.
- ✓The Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama is a popular tourist attraction located in the Arashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan. Home to over 100 Japanese macaque monkeys, the park provides a unique opportunity to observe these animals up close in their natural habitat. The monkeys are free-roaming, but visitors are asked to follow certain rules for safety. After a short hike up the hill, visitors are rewarded with panoramic views of Kyoto, in addition to the playful monkey families. There's also a rest area near the summit where visitors can purchase food to feed the monkeys.
What's included
- ✓Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- ✓Tenryuji Temple Garden, admission included
- ✓Okochi Sanso Villa, included on the Arashiyama-only tour
- ✓Togetsukyo Bridge
- ✓Monkey Park, admission included
- ✓Professional English-speaking guide
What's not included
- ✓Tips for the guide (welcomed)
- ✓Pick up service not available
- ✓Lunch / Dinner
Good to know
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats unavailable
GERMAN AND ITALIAN AVAILABLE: While some of our guides speak languages beyond English and Japanese, we can only guarantee English for shared tours. To confirm the availability of German, Italian, or another language on your preferred tour date, please contact us before booking. Thank you!
Solo travelers can book, but a minimum of two guests is required.
If only one guest is booked, the tour may be canceled, with rescheduling or a full refund offered.
We may reserve the right to cancel a customer's booking for a full refund in case of:
- Minimum number of travelers not met
Meeting Point
Saga-Arashiyama Station Meeting Point (11-1 Sagatenryuji Kurumamichicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8373, Kyoto, Kyoto, 616-8373)
Combo Tour Meeting Location -> Inari Station (Inari Station, 深草稲荷御前町 Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto, Kyoto, 612-0881)
Requirement
Cash & comfortable walking shoes
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.