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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$126.82
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Overview

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity.

Join a knowledgeable local guide on a morning tour of Arashiyama, discovering hidden gems like a serene temple and a picturesque garden often missed by tourists. Learn to appreciate Japanese garden aesthetics and enjoy a leisurely stroll, with stops at traditional shops along the way.

Visit Arashiyama’s famous bamboo grove and the scenic Okawauchi Sanso garden for a peaceful walk, then explore the UNESCO World Heritage site Tenryu-ji Temple. Immerse yourself in the calm elegance of Zen and enjoy authentic Syo-jin cuisine, originally created for Buddhist monks, at a temple restaurant for a true taste of Kyoto.
Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

  • Entrance fees to 2 temples and 1 Japanese garden
  • Lunch (Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-free: Limited ※Please request at least 1day before the tour))
  • A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
  • Matcha drink with a small tea ceremony snack
  • Photos during the tour
  • Additional foods and drinks (Available for Purchase)

Meeting point
Outside the North Exit of JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, at the bottom of the stairs (near taxi stand). Your guide will be holding an orange signboard saying "Magical Trip".
Return details
Tour will finish around main souvenir street. It may change depending on the location of the lunch restaurant.

  • Hokyoin
    Hidden garden with an authentic Kyoto atmosphere.
  • hidden gems
  • Bamboo Forest Street
    will explore Bamboo forests and take good pictures
  • Okochi Sanso Garden
    visit Okochi Sanso Garden
  • Togetsukyo Bridge
    We will have an authentic Kyoto style lunch near Togetsukyo bridge
  • Tenryu-ji Temple
    At Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage site, you can enjoy Japanese gardens and Zen paintings with a guide's commentary.
  • Togetsukyo Bridge
    End the tour at the souvenir street or Togetsu-kyo bridge

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-free are limited. ※Please request as soon ss possible. We'll make out best to accommodate
  • As we will visit Buddhist and Shintoism facilities, please make sure to wear respectful clothing.
  • People of all ages can join this tour.
  • This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues. If you have difficulty walking, we recommend booking a private tour.
  • Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.※ Requests made on the tour day cannot be accommodated. Please kindly understand that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free meals, accommodation of dietary restrictions or the substitutions, as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to us.
  • Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs reaching 40°C (104°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (23°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour. The tour may be canceled in the event of unsuitable weather for safety reasons.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $126.82
    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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