Arashiyama Bamboo Temple, with Monkey or Secret Sake Brewery
by On The Way



Take a tour of the district of Arashiyama in Kyoto with a guide. Visit Arashiyama Park, the Okochi Sanso Garden, and Tenryuji Temple, walk around the monkey park, and browse the local shopping street.
About this activity
Duration 1 days
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Small group
Limited to 1 participants
Live tour guide
English, Polish, French, Italian, Hindi
Free cancellation
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Kyoto
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⚠️OTHER LANGUAGES - PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⚠️
(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.
DESCRIPTION
Get to know the Arashiyama neighborhood of Kyoto on a walking guided tour around its top sights. Visit highlights like Bamboo Grove, Arashiyama Park, and the Okochi Sanso Garden. Get a taste of Japanese cuisine, explore a Buddhist temple, and enjoy free time in the district's famous shopping street.
Choose between a group or private tour. Meet your guide at Saga-Arashiyama Station and head to your first stop, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Explore the amazing urban forest and reach the top of Arashiyama Park for panoramic views of the area.
Continue to the private Okochi Sanso Garden. Relax in the serene surroundings and savor a beverage with the drink bar at the resting area, a former tea house. Explore the Tenryuji Temple and admire the koi fish in the pond.
Then, choose between OPTION A and OPTION B
Please choose the rate accordingly when booking.
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.
Highlights
- Visit the monkey park and see the famous macaque monkeys in their habitat
- Climb to the top of the park's hill for unbeatable views over the Katsura River
- Explore the grounds of a Zen Buddhist temple and admire the koi fish in the pond
- Visit the private Okochi Sanso garden and enjoy a free baverage in the rest area
- Look up at the beautiful trees as you walk through the immersive bamboo grove
Includes
- Souvenir pictures
- Green tea
- Entry ticket to the Monkey Park
- Entry ticket to the Tenryuji Temple
- Entry ticket to Okochi Sanso Garden
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional drinks
- Lunch
Meeting point
Saga-Arashiyama Station
Important information
- •Passport or ID card
- •Comfortable shoes
- •Cash
Itinerary
Subject to change
Starting location:
Saga-Arashiyama Station
foot
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Photo stop, Visit, Walk
On Foot
Nonomiya Shrine
Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing
On foot
Okochi Sanso Garden
Photo stop, Visit, Tea, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way
On foot
Tenryuji Temple
Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour, Scenic views on the way
Saga-Arashiyama Station
Returns to start point
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Total for 2 guests
Base: $310 / 4 guests · +$310 per extra 4
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund
Rescheduling available
Request a date change up to 2 days before departure
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Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.


































