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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Early Morning Tour

By Michael
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$131 and current price is NZ$104 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 15m
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Overview

Experience the tranquility of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest on this early morning walking tour, designed for crowd-free exploration (just look at the cover photo!). This small-group journey (contact us for private tours) takes you through the serene bamboo grove at its most peaceful, perfect for capturing stunning photographs. Led by a knowledgeable guide and former educator, delve into hidden temples and quiet backstreets, gaining insights into Kyoto's rich cultural history. Enjoy expert photography assistance to ensure your memories are captured beautifully, making this tour a unique blend of sightseeing and cultural immersion.

  • Early morning access to the Bamboo Forest for a quiet experience
  • Explore hidden temples and lesser-known historical sites
  • Expert photography assistance included for stunning images
  • Small group size for a personalised and engaging tour
Activity location
  • Bamboo Forest Street
    • Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo-Ku
    • 616-8394, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Arashiyama Station
    • 63-1 嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町
    • 616-8385, 京都市, 京都府, Japan

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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Early Morning Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 15 minutes3h 15m
    3h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$130.10
NZ$104.08 x 1 AdultNZ$104.08
Total
The previous price was NZ$130.10 and current price is NZ$104.08
20% off
Until Tue, 17 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travellers who cannot comfortable walk approximately 10,000 steps
  • Not recommended for travellers who have difficulty climbing stairs

Activity itinerary

Bamboo Forest Street
  • 20m
A must-see in Kyoto. We will arrive before the adjacent temple opens to avoid crowds and you will learn a brief history of how it came to be.
Nonomiya Shrine
  • 10m
Learn how to tell the difference between a temple and a shrine, and a brief explanation about the significance of the shrine and what is commonly found at shrines.
Jojakkoji Temple
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Jojakko-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto, located near the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Bamboo Grove. This hillside Kyoto temple is known for its moss gardens, stone pathways, traditional wooden halls, and panoramic views over Kyoto city. Beautiful in every season, Jojakkoji Temple is a year-round highlight in Arashiyama, from spring cherry blossoms and summer greenery to autumn leaves and peaceful winter scenery.
Hokyoin
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Our Arashiyama Kyoto walking tour continues to Hōkyō-in Temple — a quiet, off-the-beaten-path Zen sanctuary rarely included on standard Arashiyama tours. While most visitors explore the famous landmarks, we step into a secluded space that preserves one of the most unexpected and deeply human stories of Japan’s medieval warrior era. Beneath its understated grounds lies a burial that reshapes how we understand loyalty, rivalry, and respect — a storey few travellers ever hear without a guide who knows where to look.
Seiryoji Temple
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Our journey concludes at Seiryō-ji Temple in Arashiyama, home to one of Kyoto’s most sacred and historically significant Buddhist images. While many visitors admire its impressive main hall and move on, this temple preserves a storey that connects imperial devotion, international exchange, and centuries of quiet faith. It’s the kind of place where the surface is beautiful — but the deeper meaning only reveals itself when you understand what you’re truly standing in front of.

Location

Activity location
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    Bamboo Forest Street
    • Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo-Ku
    • 616-8394, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Arashiyama Station
    • 63-1 嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町
    • 616-8385, 京都市, 京都府, Japan

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