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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour
Activity Duration (5 hours)
Moderate
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Join us for a half-day walking tour of the stunning Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest and Garden.
What you'll do
Join a small-group walking tour to get an up-close perspective of Kyoto's Arashiyama district. Over the course of about four hours, explore the area's highlights, including the beautiful bamboo grove, the 14th-century Tenryuji Temple, the wide Togetsukyo Bridge over the Katsura River, and more. By exploring on foot, you'll get a more intimate look at this rich part of town.
What is included?
- Entrance fees to 2 temples and 1 Japanese garden
- Matcha drink with a small tea ceremony snack
- 5 hours with a local guide
- Photos during the tour
- Lunch (Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-free: Limited ※Please request at least 1day before the tour))
- Entry/Admission - Hokyoin
- Entry/Admission - Tenryu-ji Temple
- Entry/Admission - Okochi Sanso Garden
What is not included?
Additional foods and drinks (Available for Purchase)
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Cycling under the influence of alcohol, and using a smartphone while cycling are strictly prohibited by law in Japan. Penalties will be imposed on violators, as well as on bicycle providers and fellow passengers. (Smartphone use is allowed when the bicycle is stopped.)
- Anyone over 150cm (4′11″) tall can join this tour.
- Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for cycling.
- Please follow the traffic rules, which your guide will explain to you.
- Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group."
- This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues, if you have walking problems we recommend booking a private 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
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Itinerary
Kyoto Yoga & Meditation Retreats Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour in Kyoto, Japan. This yoga & meditation retreats experience includes 7 stops over 1 day. Duration: 5 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Hokyoin
1
Hokyoin
Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hidden garden with an authentic Kyoto atmosphere.Read moreMore about Hokyoin
2
Sagaogurayama Donomaecho
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
3
Bamboo Forest Street
Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
will explore Bamboo forests and take good picturesRead moreMore about Bamboo Forest Street
4
Okochi Sanso Garden
Stop: 45 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
visit Okochi Sanso GardenRead moreMore about Okochi Sanso Garden
5
Togetsukyo Bridge
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
We will have an authentic Kyoto style lunch near Togetsukyo bridgeRead moreMore about Togetsukyo Bridge
6
Tenryu-ji Temple
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
At Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage site, you can enjoy Japanese gardens and Zen paintings with a guide's commentary.Read moreMore about Tenryu-ji Temple
7
Togetsukyo Bridge
Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
End the tour at the souvenir street or Togetsu-kyo bridgeRead moreMore about Togetsukyo Bridge
This concludes the tour.
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