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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Walking Tour
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$124.94
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Overview
Winner of TripAdvisor's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 1% Worldwide). The ultimate Arashiyama half-day experience. Combine the must-see highlights with hidden gems and a world-class dining experience.
1. Hidden Temples & Bamboo Grove: We take you to the iconic Bamboo Forest for the perfect photo, but also escape to a "Secret Temple" with stunning moss gardens and a hillside villa with panoramic views of Kyoto, far from the tourist crowds.
2. Guaranteed Michelin-Rated Lunch: Enjoy a premium lunch at a restaurant inside the Tenryu-ji Temple gardens (World Heritage). We serve authentic Zen vegetarian cuisine recognized by the Michelin Guide—a healthy and unforgettable cultural experience.
3. Don't just look at the gardens; understand them. Your guide will teach you how to "read" and enjoy the philosophy of Japanese gardens, comparing Western symmetry with Japanese "Natural Asymmetry," turning the scenery into a deeper cultural lesson.
1. Hidden Temples & Bamboo Grove: We take you to the iconic Bamboo Forest for the perfect photo, but also escape to a "Secret Temple" with stunning moss gardens and a hillside villa with panoramic views of Kyoto, far from the tourist crowds.
2. Guaranteed Michelin-Rated Lunch: Enjoy a premium lunch at a restaurant inside the Tenryu-ji Temple gardens (World Heritage). We serve authentic Zen vegetarian cuisine recognized by the Michelin Guide—a healthy and unforgettable cultural experience.
3. Don't just look at the gardens; understand them. Your guide will teach you how to "read" and enjoy the philosophy of Japanese gardens, comparing Western symmetry with Japanese "Natural Asymmetry," turning the scenery into a deeper cultural lesson.
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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours
- 2 temples and 1 garden including Tenryu-ji Temple (World Heritage)
- Michelin-Rated Lunch: "Shojin Ryori" (Traditional Buddhist Vegetarian/Vegan Course) inside Tenryu-ji Temple or traditional Kyoto lunch ※Please request at least 1day before the tour
- Matcha drink with a small tea ceremony snack or 1 drink
- A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
- 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.
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HokyoinFirst, we escape the tourist trail to visit a hidden temple known only to locals. Enclosed by mud walls and vibrant maple trees, this temple offers a perfect example of a "Moss Garden." Unlike the grand, open temples, this intimate sanctuary allows you to experience true "Wabi-Sabi"—the beauty of imperfection and tranquility.
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hidden gems
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Bamboo Forest StreetWalk through the towering bamboo stalks that seem to reach the sky and take memorable photos.
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Okochi Sanso GardenNext, we ascend to a private mountain villa and garden that feels like a hidden fortress. This spot offers one of the most spectacular panoramic views of Kyoto City and the Arashiyama mountains, yet it remains surprisingly quiet. As you stroll through its winding paths, you will see many Japanese garden's design, which harmonizes with nature. It is a masterpiece that blends art with wild nature.
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Togetsukyo BridgeWe will have an authentic Kyoto style lunch near Togetsukyo bridge
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Tenryu-ji TempleAt Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage site, you can enjoy Japanese gardens and Zen paintings with a guide's commentary.
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Togetsukyo BridgeEnd the tour at the souvenir street or Togetsu-kyo bridge
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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Walking Tour
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$124.94
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!