Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkey or Local Mountain Brewery
- 5h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the timeless charm of Arashiyama on this immersive journey through nature, culture, and tradition. BAMBOO GROVE Walk beneath the soaring bamboo of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and visit the sacred Nonomiya Shrine OKOCHI SANSO GARDEN Explore the elegant Okochi Sanso Garden, where matcha and other drinks are served, hot or cold, in its former tea house. The drinks are included in the tour. TENRYUJI TEMPLE Discover the Zen beauty of Tenryu-ji, Breathtaking zen buddhist temple that belongs to the branch of Rinzai. Then, choose between OPTION A and OPTION B OPTION A Stroll along Arashiyama Shopping Street, grab a snack, admire the colorful Kimono Forest, cross the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, and enjoy panoramic views at Iwatayama Monkey Park. OPTION B Go back to the train station for a short ride through the mountain, and go for a lovely lunch among locals with zero tourists. Visit the prestigious Tanzan Brewery, with sake tasting included.
Inclusions
What's included
- Okochi Sanso Entrance Ticket
- Shopping/Translation assistance
- Monkey Park Entrance Ticket
- Tenryuji Entrance Ticket
- Guide Fee
What's not
- Shopping and Souvenirs
- Lunch
Itinerary
Explore the bamboo grove and reach the top of Arashiyama park
Take your time to enjoy the private Okochi Sanso garden, sit and take a deep breath, with a beverage served in a former tea house turned into a rest area.
Explore one of the most famous temples in the city, indoors and outdoors, and admire the Koi fish in the pond. Enjoy nature around you and learn more about the place you are visiting.
OPTION A Stop at every single shop you want to discover that amazing shopping street in Arashiyama, and ask your guide to assist you with anything.
OPTION A Besides the bamboo grove, this is probably the second most popular spot for a picture with the Katsura river, and the Majestic view of this iconic bridge.
OPTION A After the tour ends, and leaving your guide with happy memories full of bamboo and wonderful stories, hike up the hill and explore the monkey park. That place is especially thrilling for families and kids.
OPTION B Leave the tourists behind you, and go back to the train station with your guide to Kameoka, an area located on the other side of the mountain. After arriving at Kameoka, take a well-deserved rest with a local lunch (budget not included, around ¥1,500).
OPTION B Our journey culminates at the prestigious Tanzan Sake Brewery, renowned for its craftsmanship and dedication to traditional brewing methods. Here, you will learn about the delicate process of sake production — from rice polishing and fermentation to maturation. Please note: some sections of the brewery may not be accessible depending on the brewing season and production schedule. This ensures both quality control and safety during active brewing periods. The experience concludes with a guided sake tasting, where you will savor different varieties and discover the subtle aromas, textures, and flavors that make premium Japanese sake so distinctive. Non-alcohol alternative possible, but limited to one or two types of drinks.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 270 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet by the map down the stairs on the north side of the JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station. Get off the train at the JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, pass the gates, turn RIGHT, go downstairs, and meet your guide near the map, next to the vending machines. The guide wears a "JTA" navy cap and/or polo shirt.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Japan Tour Adventure
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ⚠️PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⚠️
- OTHER LANGUAGES (FRENCH / GERMAN / SPANISH) Some guides from our team can speak more than English and Japanese, but we cannot guarantee a specific language other than English on a shared tour. To confirm the availability of your preferred language on the date you wish to book our tour, Please contact us prior to your booking. Thank you.
- While single travelers can book this tour directly, there is a "2 guests minimum" rule to give the tour a GO. in case of a single guest, the session might be cancelled and the guest will be notify as soon as possible, offering a rescheduling, or a full-refund.
- This is NOT a private tour. It's a group tour that can have up to 12 people.
- Please note that this is a WALKING TOUR, not a bus tour.
How it compares in Kyoto
- Its from-price is 49% below the median of the 213 day trips we list in Kyoto.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 10 of 213.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, is a city of temples, gardens, wooden townhouses and refined traditions.
The city holds many of Japan's most treasured sites. Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates climb a wooded mountain, Kinkaku-ji's Golden Pavilion shimmers over its pond, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage juts from the hillside above the city. The rock garden of Ryoan-ji and the mossy grounds of Ginkaku-ji invite quiet contemplation.
Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
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