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Kyoto: Arashiyama UNESCO Walking Tour with Admission

By Local Guide Stars
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$46 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

[Highlights]
・UNESCO World Heritage Temple and Garden (Admission included)
・Photogenic Bamboo Grove
・Nonomiya Shrine, a Place to Pray for Love in Kyoto
・Local souvenir shops and sweets shop to stroll around
・Monkey park (Optional - Admission in not included)

Capture unforgettable photos in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove as you explore one of Kyoto’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage areas. The tour begins at Tenryu-ji Temple, where you’ll experience serene gardens and centuries of Zen tradition before walking into the mystical Bamboo Grove. Your guide will share insights into why this enchanting forest holds global cultural significance.

You’ll also pass by charming kawaii character shops and local stores—perfect for picking up matcha sweets, wagashi, or handcrafted bamboo-themed gifts. The tour then continues across Arashiyama’s famous bridge towards the Monkey Park. Your guide will purchase your ticket, and the park will be the tour’s dismissal point.

Activity location

  • Tenryuji Temple
    • Kyoto's Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 2 階, 3-25 Sagatenryūji Susukinobabachō
    • 3-25 Sagatenryūji Susukinobabachō
    • 616-8385, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Walking Tour with Admission
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$45.59 x 1 AdultNZ$45.59
Total
Price is NZ$45.59

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry ticket to the Tenryuji Temple
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee to the Monkey Park

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Tenryuji Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
A UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple known for its historic Sogenchi Garden. The garden blends perfectly with the natural scenery of Arashiyama and is especially stunning during cherry blossom and autumn leaf seasons.

Bamboo Forest Street

  • 15m
Kyoto’s most enchanting sights—the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. As you walk through this mystical landscape, your guide will explain why this breathtaking forest is closely connected to the UNESCO World Heritage designation, allowing you to truly feel the harmony between nature and culture.

Nonomiya Shrine

  • 15m
Nonomiya Shrine (Arashiyama) is a small, atmospheric Shinto shrine hidden within the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Once a purification site for imperial princesses before they served at Ise Grand Shrine, it is now known for blessings related to love, safe childbirth, and academic success.

Togetsukyo Bridge (Pass by)

Togetsukyō Bridge is Arashiyama’s iconic landmark, offering beautiful views of the Katsura River and surrounding mountains. Its name, meaning “Moon-Crossing Bridge,” reflects the poetic scenery that changes with every season—from cherry blossoms to autumn leaves.

Monkey Park Iwatayama

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
A mountaintop park where you can see wild Japanese macaques up close. It’s a unique experience combining light hiking, nature, and wildlife, with a great panoramic view of Kyoto from the top. The guide will accompany you across Togetsukyo Bridge and to the Monkey Park area, where the guided tour concludes. Should you wish to visit the Monkey Park, you are welcome to continue on a self-guided hike at your own pace. Please note that admission to the Monkey Park is not included.

Location

Activity location

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    Tenryuji Temple
    • Kyoto's Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    2 階, 3-25 Sagatenryūji Susukinobabachō
    • 3-25 Sagatenryūji Susukinobabachō
    • 616-8385, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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