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Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Sagano Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji

4.495 reviews
Kyoto
by Viator
Duration4 hours
SeasonSee calendar when booking
LanguageEnglish

The Experience

Discover Kyoto’s timeless charm on a guided morning walk through Arashiyama’s scenic wonders. Stroll the iconic Sagano Bamboo Grove, visit Tenryu-ji Temple’s Zen gardens, and enjoy peaceful views from Togetsukyo Bridge. Depending on the season and plan, explore Jojakko-ji Temple’s mossy grounds or Okochi Sanso Villa’s panoramic hilltop garden. Beat the crowds with early departures and enjoy the refreshing atmosphere of Kyoto’s nature. Tours operating from January to June and October to December 2027 include a relaxing yakatabune boat ride along the Hozu River, offering a unique view of Arashiyama from the water. Led by a licensed English-speaking guide, this tour blends cultural insight with natural beauty - perfect for first-time visitors and repeat travelers alike.

How to book

Booked on Viator, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Viator

    4.4(95 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹7,515

    Includes: National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter · Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

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Food & Drink

Food

Not provided

Drinks

Provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Kyoto

About the guide

Guide type
Tour Guide Led
Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

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 If the minimum number of adult participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date maybe canceled 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 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 4 km (2.5 miles) Free for children aged 0-5 as long as they will not occupy separate seats Summer itinerary (July to September): Earlier start time to avoid peak heat. Part of the itinerary changes. Visit to Okochi Sanso Villa Garden replaces Jojakko-ji visit [IMPORTANT NOTICE] A yakatabune river cruise is included on tours operating from January to June and October to December 2027. This experience is not included on 2026 tours or tours operating from July to September 2027 [January to June and October to December 2027 Tours Only] 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 (JPY 1,500/adult, JPY 1000/child) 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