The 15 Best Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Tours

1.Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1 Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,316 reviews · 510 minutes - 9 hours · from $122Our pick

See seven Kyoto highlights in one day, from Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji to Arashiyama’s bamboo and Fushimi Inari’s torii gates.

“Our tour guide Den started and ended with the brightest smile. She gave us so much insight on the history of the temples and shrines we visited. I highly recommend this tour and hopefully you will get to experience the brightness that Den brought to our day!”

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2.Osaka/Kyoto:Kinkakuji,Arashiyama,FushimiInariShrine,NaraPark

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,596 reviews · from $66

See Nara deer, Todai-ji, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari in one guided day from Osaka or Kyoto for $66.

“Harry went out of his way to accommodate us over and over. He was so enthusiastic and kind! It was a long day, but so wonderful. Thank you!”

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3.Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,275 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $52

See Nara’s deer, Fushimi Inari’s torii gates, and Arashiyama’s bamboo forest on a well-paced Kyoto and Osaka day tour.

“amazing bus tour with the guide Christine 🤗The places we visited were interesting and Christine is very nice (she even helped me pick my own kimono ☺️) and a good guide!! I recommend it, we had so much fun and going by bus makes it comfortable.”

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4.Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Gardens & Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,216 reviews · from $65Top rated

Explore Arashiyama’s bamboo, temples, gardens, bridge, and monkey park on a guided Kyoto walk with useful history and quiet routes.

“Great tour through Kyoto! Teri was a very friendly and informative guide who did a great job of navigating this area. She also took amazing pictures, answered all of our questions and gave helpful tips throughout.”

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5.Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkeys, or Secret Sake Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 886 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $87

Walk Kyoto’s bamboo grove, gardens, temple, river bridge, and monkey park, with a choice of shopping or local sake tasting.

“Our guide, Karim, has been perfect. Informative, friendly and fun! He kept a good pace during the tour and we never felt rushed, he gave us free time for pictures/eating/facilities. The tour covered some very famous sites but Karim has been also able to bring us “off the beaten path” letting us visit gardens and spots that we would have missed otherwise. The group was of just 5 people so we have been extremely lucky, usually it’s max 12 people but maybe off season helped! We highly recommend the tour and thank you again Karim!”

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6.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkeys, Matcha & Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 759 reviews · from $53

Review of Kyoto’s Arashiyama tour, with Tenryu-ji, bamboo, matcha, Togetsukyo Bridge, Nonomiya Shrine, and Monkey Park Iwatayama.

“Great tour! Better than expected! Took about 4 hrs total. Tour guide Tim was entertaining and knowledgeable about the area very friendly.”

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7.Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 754 reviews · from $61

See Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Nara deer, Todai-ji, and Fushimi Inari in one busy day, with shabu-shabu lunch and bus travel from Osaka or Kyoto.

“Our tour guy Gary was Amazing. Definitely worth doing the this tour lots to see and so many historical sites! Very entertaining and fun trip - time just flies by. Highly recommend the tour!”

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8.Nijo, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $51

See Kyoto’s biggest sights in one long day, from Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji to Fushimi Inari, with transport and optional admissions.

“It was a full day, starting early and finishing late. The organisation was super, and commentary great. Plus time to explore by yourself. All sights visited were fantastic. Highly recommend this tour. Hats off to the guides and driver for keeping high energy all day.”

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9.Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Urban Legends, Bamboo Forest Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 625 reviews · from $43

Walk Kyoto’s bamboo forest after dark with ghost stories, true crime, a drink, and a solo night walk in a small group.

“It is light hearted and fun but just creepy enough to be memorable. My son and I loved it It was also very cool to get some background and see the forest when it’s less busy”

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10.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · from $106

Cycle Arashiyama before the crowds arrive, visiting the bamboo forest, Tenryu-ji, quiet shrines, rice fields, and Togetsukyo Bridge.

“Our tour guide, Yuki Ouizumi, with Kyoto Bike Tours, was fantastic! He not only knew the country's history but was also very knowledgeable about the area's temples and historiography. We explored the "stunning scenic backstreets" of Arashiyama, where the quieter temples and shrines gave us a great way to get a feel for the local area. We learned about the protocols of entering a temple, discussed the different Buddhist cultures, and appreciated the respectful manner in which Yuki shared the information. The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove was an incredible attraction that really provided a magical experience among the towering bamboo stalks. The Tenryu-ji Temple (Sogenchi Teien) was a must see as…”

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11.Arashiyama Customized Rickshaw Tour & Bamboo Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 432 reviews · 45 - 190 minutes · from $51

Ride a private rickshaw through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest, quiet lanes, shrines, temples, and gardens with a local guide and photo stops.

“This was an excellent tour. Our Rickshaw guide was great and explained a lot of history to us. The bamboo forest was beautiful. We also saw the backstreet of the area, and a beautiful temple. Finished with a lovely ice cream. I very much recommend this riskshaw tour.”

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12.Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 413 reviews · from $129

Explore Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, quiet gardens, Tenryuji Temple, and a Kyoto-style lunch on a five-hour small-group walk.

“Our Guide was wonderful. Everything we did was so beautiful and it is a tour everyone should experience while in Kyoto.”

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13.Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour with Bamboo Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · from $86

Ride through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest with an English-speaking guide, photo stops, shrine views, and a short walk on paths rickshaws cannot reach.

“Our rickshaw driver "Ocean" was phenomenal. We did a 2 hour tour and it did not disappoint. Our driver was great about telling us the area, the bamboo forest and temples we visited along with taking some amazing photos for us!! Would highly recommend and ask for Ocean as your next driver!”

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14.Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · from $106

Review of Kyoto’s 4-hour bike tour to Arashiyama, with Iwatayama monkeys, bamboo, Tenryu-ji, local roads, bikes, and practical tips.

“Great experience, Yuki was an amazing tour guide and got to see some local areas not accessible without being in the know.”

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15.Kyoto/Osaka: Kinkakuji, Bamboo Forest, and Nara Deer Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 265 reviews · from $69

Review of a Kyoto and Nara day trip featuring Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji, Nara deer, Todai-ji, lunch, and coach transport.

“I enjoyed all the spots. The guide was very kind and informative on where I could find things. She told us even about the local stories about some sacred sites.”

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