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Arashiyama Beyond the Crowds: Bamboo Grove & Hidden Paths

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$78.38
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Skip the crowds and experience Arashiyama before the tour buses arrive. Explore the bamboo grove, hidden temples, and peaceful backstreets with a local guide on a route designed to go beyond the crowds.

- Early morning access to the Bamboo Forest for a quiet experience
- Explore hidden temples and lesser-known historical sites
- Expert photography assistance included for stunning images
- Small group size - better answers to personal questions
Arashiyama Beyond Crowds: Bamboo Grove & Hidden Kyoto
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes

  • Entrance fee

Meeting point
When you get off the train, walk towards the front of the station - the guide will be waiting for you in front of the crossing. The tour will begin promptly at 8:00am unless otherwise arranged.
Return details
When you get off the train, walk towards the front of the station - the guide will be waiting for you in front of the crossing. The tour will begin promptly at 8:00am unless otherwise arranged.

  • Bamboo Forest Street
    A must-see in Kyoto. We will arrive before the adjacent temple opens to avoid crowds and you will learn a brief history of how it came to be.
  • Nonomiya Shrine
    Learn how to tell the difference between a temple and a shrine, and a brief explanation about the significance of the shrine and what is commonly found at shrines.
  • Jojakkoji Temple
    Jojakko-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto, located near the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Bamboo Grove. This hillside Kyoto temple is known for its moss gardens, stone pathways, traditional wooden halls, and panoramic views over Kyoto city. Beautiful in every season, Jojakkoji Temple is a year-round highlight in Arashiyama, from spring cherry blossoms and summer greenery to autumn leaves and peaceful winter scenery.
  • Hokyoin
    Our Arashiyama Kyoto walking tour continues to Hōkyō-in Temple — a quiet, off-the-beaten-path Zen sanctuary rarely included on standard Arashiyama tours. While most visitors explore the famous landmarks, we step into a secluded space that preserves one of the most unexpected and deeply human stories of Japan’s medieval warrior era. Beneath its understated grounds lies a burial that reshapes how we understand loyalty, rivalry, and respect — a story few travelers ever hear without a guide who knows where to look.
  • Seiryoji Temple
    Our journey concludes at Seiryō-ji Temple in Arashiyama, home to one of Kyoto’s most sacred and historically significant Buddhist images. While many visitors admire its impressive main hall and move on, this temple preserves a story that connects imperial devotion, international exchange, and centuries of quiet faith. It’s the kind of place where the surface is beautiful — but the deeper meaning only reveals itself when you understand what you’re truly standing in front of.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • *Prams and strollers may have to be left at the gates of temples
  • Recommended for travellers who can walk at least 10,000 steps per day
  • Recommended for travelers who are comfortable climbing stairs
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Arashiyama Beyond the Crowds: Bamboo Grove & Hidden Paths

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $78.38
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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