Arashiyama Beyond the Crowds: Bamboo Grove & Hidden Paths
(1) Reviews
右京区
About
Skip the crowds and experience Arashiyama before the tour buses arrive. Explore the bamboo grove, hidden temples, and peaceful backstreets with a local guide on a route designed to go beyond the crowds.
- 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 - better answers to personal questions
Highlights
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
Meeting Points
Departure
Arashiyama Station
When you get off the train, walk towards the front of the station - the guide will be waiting for you in front of the crossing. The tour will begin promptly at 8:00am unless otherwise arranged.
Return
Important Information
•
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•
Service animals allowed
•
Public transportation options are available nearby
•
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•
*Prams and strollers may have to be left at the gates of temples
•
Recommended for travellers who can walk at least 10,000 steps per day
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
•
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
•
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
•
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
•
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
•
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Items | Arashiyama Beyond the Crowds: Bamboo Grove & Hidden Paths
Itinerary
1
Bamboo Forest Street
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.
20 minutes
2
Nonomiya Shrine
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.
10 minutes
3
Jojakkoji Temple
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.
30 minutes
4
Hokyoin
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 story few travelers ever hear without a guide who knows where to look.
30 minutes
5
Seiryoji Temple
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 story 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.
Arashiyama Beyond the Crowds: Bamboo Grove & Hidden Paths
(1) Reviews
右京区
Select Date & Travelers
From
$79.50
Price varies by group size
About
Skip the crowds and experience Arashiyama before the tour buses arrive. Explore the bamboo grove, hidden temples, and peaceful backstreets with a local guide on a route designed to go beyond the crowds.
- 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 - better answers to personal questions
Highlights
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
Meeting Points
Departure
Arashiyama Station
When you get off the train, walk towards the front of the station - the guide will be waiting for you in front of the crossing. The tour will begin promptly at 8:00am unless otherwise arranged.
