Kyoto West: Arashiyama Riverside Walk Bamboo Forest & Local Life

Kyoto

5.0(2)

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Guests

Max 8 people

Flexibility

Select your preferred date

Key Highlights:
・Walk through a breathtaking bamboo forest
・Explore the Katsura River by foot or boat
・View the cityscape from a hillside temple
・Learn Arashiyama’s history and traditions
・Perfect for lovers of peaceful long walks

Explore Kyoto’s calm Western edge on this 3-hour walking tour of Arashiyama, a district where history and nature quietly meet. Explore the iconic Bamboo Forest, stroll along the Katsura River, and uncover mountainside and backstreet temples.

This atmospheric walk takes you through peaceful spots nestled into forest slopes, where you can take a quiet breath and reflect. Follow moss covered steps away from the busy crowds, and get to know historic roads and preserved architecture most travelers miss.

from $10,500.00per person

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What's Included

A knowledgeable tour leader who creates a personalized tour based on local expertise, offering unique insights and ensuring an unforgettable experience

What to Bring

Carry cash; some places don't take cards

Notes and Requirements

Alcohol consumption is 20+ by law in Japan

This TOMOGO! tour does not have a fixed itinerary or a set location.

After booking, you'll have the opportunity to discuss your interests directly with your tour leader through TOMOGO!'s in-app messaging system, for a more personalized experience

What Our Clients Say

Hear it from fellow travelers! Discover what our guests loved about their experience with us in Japan.

This was a very well organized tour. We started at a very uphill point at the wonderful Otagi Nenbutsuji temple and walked downhill stopping at many other beautiful places of interest including Adashino Nebutsuji temple. We ended our descend at the Tenryu-ji crossed a historical bridge and climbed up a very steep hill for a Monkey Park. I strongly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Kyoto area.

Deniz Tolga Akcabay

We took this tour with Mariana, who customized it to avoid the overly crowded areas. We visited a temple with over 1,000 rock sculptures of Buddhists and explored one of the preserved Meiji period streets. We also went to a smaller temple with a bamboo forest area that barely had any tourists, which was perfect to experience and take pictures. When we were beginning to get a little tired, Mariana was very flexible and helped us order while we sat at a local teahouse for a quick drink and snack. Highly recommend exploring the river area and bamboo forest with Mariana!

Sara McCloskeyNieves

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start.

Cancellations or date changes made up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled tour start time are permitted and will be fully refunded.

To qualify for a full refund, cancellations must be made no later than 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the experience.

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are non-refundable.

Changes requested less than 24 hours before the scheduled start time will not be accepted.

All deadlines are based on the local time of the experience.