Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour | 5 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
  • Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
  • Fees other than those listed in Includes
  • [Only during July 2 to September 22] Jojakko-ji Temple and Boat cruise

Overview

1. With Mt. Arashiyama as the backdrop, take a walk through the Sagano Bamboo Grove accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. 2. Enjoy the ever-popular Arashiyama which offers different scenery every season, be it the cherry blossoms of spring, the fresh greens of summer, the colored leaves of autumn, or the snowy scenescapes of winter. 3. Behold the beautiful garden in Tenryuji, a World Heritage Site considered as one of Kyoto's best Zen temples. 4. Revel in panoramic views of Kyoto City from Jojakko-ji Temple, renowned for its beautiful scenery of colorful leaves in autumn and green blankets of moss in summer. 5. Take in the scenery of Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama from aboard a yakatabune.

Itinerary

  • Arashiyama (Pass By)

    (JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)

  • Jojakkoji Temple

    This temple overlooks the town of Sagano and the city of Kyoto. The area is famous for its beautiful scenery when the colored leaves cover the mountain in autumn. During summertime (July 2 - September 22), instead of Jojako-ji, explore the exquisite Okochi Sanso Villa Garden, featuring beautiful landscapes.

    30 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    From Jojakko-ji Temple, the tour will be heading to Tenryu-ji Temple while strolling along the Sagano Bamboo Grove, a popular spot among international travelers.

  • Togetsukyo Bridge

    This 250-meter-long bridge offers a spectacular location for viewing cherry blossoms or colored autumn leaves. Enjoy the scenery of Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama from aboard the yakatabune. The guide will not board the yakatabune. During summertime (July 2 - September 22), the "yakatabune" boat cruise is excluded from this period.

    30 minutes

  • Tenryu-ji Temple

    A World Heritage site. This Zen temple stands in one of Kyoto's leading sightseeing areas. The Japanese garden is complemented by the beautiful landscapes of Arashiyama, and has been registered as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
  • The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
  • If the yakatabune cannot be boarded due to effects of high water level, etc., the tour will visit either Fukuda Art Museum or Okochi Sanso (partial refunds will not be issued). If all of the above alternative destinations are closed or unavailable for entry, the corresponding yakatabune boarding fare will be refunded. Jan. 10 - Feb. 28, July 1 - Oct. 31, Dec. 1-25: JPY 1,500/adult, JPY 1000/child, Mar. 1 - June 30, Nov. 1-30: JPY 2,000/adult, JPY 1,500/child
  • As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. The total walking distance for this tour is approximately 3 km.
  • For participating children 4 to 5 years old, please pay the following yakatabune boarding fare at the location.【2025】Jan. 10 - Feb. 28, July 1 - Oct. 31, Dec. 1-25: JPY 1,000　/　Mar. 1 - June 30, Nov. 1-30: JPY 1,500
  • Summer 2025 Itinerary Update (July 2 - September 22): Earlier start time to avoid peak heat. Part of the itinerary changes. Visit to Okochi Sanso Villa Garden replaces Jojakko-ji visit and "Yakatabune" boat cruise.
  • Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.

Free Cancellation

April 27100% refund
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70 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 40 reviews with 5 stars

Bamboo forest tour

Published on Mar, 2024

Great tour. Sachiko was our guide - very informative and easy to understand. She gave a good with information on what we were seeing but also included personal stories and insights. We chose to go to the monkey park at the end of the tour instead of heading back with the group. She made sure to give us directions to the park as well as lunch options.

Bamboo Forest Walk

Published on Aug, 2023

Our guide Jun, was very knowledgeable and interesting. I enjoyed walking through the bamboo forest and visiting the temples. I would recommend this tour, though it was very hot in August 2023.

Great tour and great guide

Published on Jul, 2023

Donna was a delightful tour guide. Gave enough information and guidance but also encouraged you to explore areas on your own. Great guide and lovely places to see. All places we would not have experienced had we not booked this tour. Thank you again

Unusual walk

Published on Apr, 2023

The stroll through the bamboo grove was amazing and our walk by the riverside afterwards was very pleasant. Well worth the visit

Fresh, Clean & Green

Published on Nov, 2019

It’s really fresh atmosphere, bamboo trees are green, but may bot green as photo on google. We are enjoyable to walk and sightseeing and taking photos. But some nice streets are banned to come in. We have to go on the main street only.

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