Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
Show more

Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour

icon 5 hours Mobile ticket Free Cancellation
Tickets from € 121.53

Select your date

November 2024
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30

You can select up to 7 travellers in total

0

Adult (16 - 100)

Minimum: 1, Maximun: 7
+
-
0

Child (4 - 15)

Maximun: 7
+
-
0

Infant (0 - 3)

Maximun: 7
+
-
- Our knowledgeable local guide will lead you to a hidden gem, a serene Japanese temple, and a picturesque garden that often eludes tourists' radars. We'll provide insights on appreciating Japanese garden aesthetics, drawing intriguing comparisons between Eastern and Western beauty. The morning ambiance is truly invigorating, allowing for a leisurely stroll through this enchanting area, with delightful stops at traditional shops along the way. - We'll explore some of Arashiyama's renowned landmarks, including the iconic bamboo grove and the scenic Okawauchi Sanso garden, where we can relish a serene garden walk. - Our next destination is the UNESCO World Heritage site, Tenryu-ji Temple, where we'll immerse ourselves in the tranquility and elegance of Zen. Inside the temple grounds, you'll discover a restaurant serving authentic Syo-jin cuisine, originally crafted for Buddhist monks, providing an opportunity to savor authentic Kyoto dishes.
See more
  • Lunch (Vegetarian and Vegan menu available)
  • Photos during the tour
  • 5 hours with a local guide
  • Matcha drink with a small tea ceremony snack
  • Entrance fees to 2 temples and 1 Japanese garden
  • Gluten-free option (accepting requests only upon booking. Unable to provide if requested at door)
  • Additional foods and drinks (Available for Purchase)
Departure Point

Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11-1 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8373, Japan North Exit of JR Saga-Arashiyama Your guide will be holding an orange signboard saying "Magical Trip".

Return Details

Arashiyama Station, 63-1 嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町 右京区 京都市 京都府 616-8385, Japan Tour will finish around this area. It may change depending on the location of the lunch restaurant.

  • Bamboo Forest Street, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    Walk through the famous bamboo grove
    30 minutes
  • Bamboo Forest Street, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    Walk though the famous bamboo forest in Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Street. Spot for a while to take great photos.
    30 minutes
  • The Bamboo Forest Trail, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    Pass by Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama
  • Togetsukyo Bridge, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    We will have an authentic Kyoto style lunch near Togetsukyo bridge
    60 minutes
  • Arashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    We will explore in the bamboo forest
  • Hokyoin, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    隠れた庭園で、本物の京都の雰囲気を感じられます。
    15 minutes
  • Tenryuji Temple, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    世界遺産の天龍寺で、日本の庭園や禅画をガイドの解説と共に楽しめます。
    30 minutes
  • Okochi Sanso Garden, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    日本のムービースターが、趣向を凝らした美しい庭園を歩くことができます。また、お抹茶を頂くこともできます。
    30 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
  • Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
ashak619
02 Aug 2023
Wonderful trip to the bamboo forest. The start was slow with visiting some smaller temples and gardens but learned a lot about them! The lunch was such an amazing experience!
Jill_S
31 Jul 2023
This was a wonderful tour and I highly recommend it. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot about Japanese religion and history. She took us to off-the-beaten-path locations, including a temple with the most beautiful, serene garden, and a garden with amazing views of the city and mountains. We also visited a famous shrine. And of course, the bamboo forest, which is really something to see. We went early enough that it wasn't too crowded. The tour included a delicious vegetarian kaiseki lunch, and our guide explained what everything was and how to eat it. The pace of the tour was perfect for the very hot weather, including a couple of stops to sit in a temple and contemplate the garden while we learned about its history and meaning, and a stop for cold matcha tea. I wish I could give the tour and our guide 6 stars!
Minh C
23 Jul 2023
We are very fortunate to have Hikari guiding us in this trip to hidden charm gardens, temples and of course bamboo forest. We love the senerity and very much enjoy the quiet places. The forest is not so crowded, lucky us. Hikari is very knowledgable, kind and caring. She explains to us interesting and valuable cultural insights. It was the second amazing trip we had with Magical tour this trip. Thank you.
This tour in Japan is organized by MagicalTrip Inc.

The tickets have been added to your basket

Tickets in your cart: 0

Current total (incl. VAT): € 0.00


Continue shopping Go to checkout

We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
How great that you want to share your experience! Your feedback helps other travelers to make a better choice.

New review

Bad Disappointing Average Good Very good
0 / 120
0 / 255