Bamboo, River & Old Kyoto: Arashiyama Walking Tour
Unlock the deep history and natural wonders of Arashiyama with a Local Expert who ensures you discover the stories behind every sight.Key Facts
Overview
Go on a journey along Kyoto’s western district, Arashiyama. Know for its bamboo groves and spiritual hillside temples, Arashiyama’s is an area that’s drawn poets, monks, and emperors for centuries. Take in the atmosphere and discover what makes the area one of Kyoto’s most visited locations.
Your Local Expert will go over the history of the area and it’s cultural significance to Kyoto. Follow moss covered steps away from the busy crowds, and get to know historic roads and preserved architecture most travelers miss.
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Tour Reviews
Many interesting things to see and options if thing A if not good for you, B or C will work.
This was a very well organized tour. We started at a very uphill point at the wonderful Otagi Nenbutsuji temple and walked downhill stopping at many other beautiful places of interest including Adashino Nebutsuji temple. We ended our descend at the Tenryu-ji crossed a historical bridge and climbed up a very steep hill for a Monkey Park. I strongly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Kyoto area.
We took this tour with Mariana, who customized it to avoid the overly crowded areas. We visited a temple with over 1,000 rock sculptures of Buddhists and explored one of the preserved Meiji period streets. We also went to a smaller temple with a bamboo forest area that barely had any tourists, which was perfect to experience and take pictures. When we were beginning to get a little tired, Mariana was very flexible and helped us order while we sat at a local teahouse for a quick drink and snack. Highly recommend exploring the river area and bamboo forest with Mariana!
Included / Not Included
Yes, the value of this tour is that you’ll have a Local Expert provide more context about the themes of the tour and the area surrounding it.
Our Local Experts will take you to shops and locations most tourists visiting on their own will miss and see the area with a brand new perspective.
Please wear breathable clothing and comfortable footwear for walking.
