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Arashiyama UNESCO Walking Tour with Admission in Kyoto

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Activity provider: Japan Guide Stars
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Tour in Kyoto, taking in Tenryuji Temple, Sagano Bamboo Grove and Togetsu-kyo Bridge. Run by Japan Guide Stars, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Tenryuji Temple
  • Sagano Bamboo Grove
  • Togetsu-kyo Bridge
  • Runs 1.5 hours
  • Entry ticket to the Tenryuji Temple
  • Guide

Arashiyama UNESCO Walking Tour with Admission: Key Facts

PriceFrom $35.5 per person
Duration1.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 1.5-hour experience from Kyoto, built around Tenryuji Temple, Sagano Bamboo Grove and Togetsu-kyo Bridge. It is run by Japan Guide Stars, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Arashiyama, on Kyoto's western edge, is the bamboo grove, the Togetsukyo bridge over the Katsura river, the gardens of Tenryu-ji and the monkey park on the hill above. The bamboo path is about 500 metres and is photographed empty in every guidebook because those photographs are taken before 7:30; by mid-morning it is a procession. Rickshaw runs, the Sagano scenic railway along the gorge, and boat rides down the Hozu rapids all start here. Autumn colour peaks in the second half of November and cherry blossom around the first week of April.

The price covers Entry ticket to the Tenryuji Temple and Guide. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Chopsticks Studio Kyoto. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Japan Guide Stars before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

Chopsticks Studio Kyoto

Tenryuji Temple

Visit, Guided tour (40 minutes)

Sagano Bamboo Grove

Photo stop, Guided tour, Walk, Scenic views on the way

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Walk

Arrive back at

Chopsticks Studio Kyoto

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: Chopsticks Studio Kyoto

Tenryuji Temple: Visit, Guided tour (40 minutes)

Sagano Bamboo Grove: Photo stop, Guided tour, Walk, Scenic views on the way

Togetsu-kyo Bridge: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Walk

Arrive back at: Chopsticks Studio Kyoto

Includes

  • Entry ticket to the Tenryuji Temple
  • Guide

Important information

Meeting point

Chopsticks Studio Kyoto

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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$35.5
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Free cancellation
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Traveler Reviews

5/5
based on 53 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Tania
July 15, 2026

I booked this last minute and so glad I did. Uta was amazing. She was knowledgeable, witty and made the walking tour interesting. It's a lot of walking so wear the proper shoes. My family was a little slow but she waited and surprising packed a lot in that 1.5 hrs Aimee assisted Uta, she kept us corraled and took pictures for everyone. If you hate long tours or are short on time this is a great tour.

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Jose
June 14, 2026

My tour was awesome it was supposed to be a group tour but ended up being a private tour since the other person canceled. Leo was super nice and explained to me so many things about the Arashiyama area.

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Gillian
June 5, 2026

We were met by a lovely young man Leo who was full of information about the area, history of Japan and clearly loved sharing his knowledge and passion for the places he brought us. We never would have seen as much or understood what we were looking at if we had visited on our own. We had a great tour!!

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Maria
September 14, 2026

Valeria was an excellent guide! I loved the way she explained historic relevance of the tour, and was super friendly! I would recommend the tour

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Lori
September 12, 2026

We were lucky to get tickets for a morning booking in the rain and we were the only participants in that time slot. Sebastian and Jenny led us on a fantastic informative guided walk and we learned about the gardens and even more importantly they took the time to answer our questions about Japan in general and we learned so much more than expected. Highly recommend them as tour guides.

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Tibor
July 12, 2026

It was an amazing experience, our guide was exvellent.

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Terry
June 30, 2026

We had a very enjoyable and interesting tour with our tour guide Emelyn. She had in depth knowledge and explained everything very well and with great enthusiasm. Clearly she enjoys leading this tour! We enjoyed listening to her and learning about the history and culture of the area. Then we made chopsticks after the tour and we are so glad we did that activity too! The staff was super helpful - it felt like a fun hangout - and it is a wonderful momento to take home. The chopsticks were beautiful, as there were many different types of wood to choose from, and engraved with our names in Japanese

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Christopher
June 7, 2026

Guide was very knowledgeable of the local area and had good tips of where to go.

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Roxana
April 21, 2026

Our family of four had a fantastic tour and we loved our time with Uta and Valeria. They were so knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts and stories with us, tailored to all of our interests. A super special and memorable part of our trip!

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Ismael
April 13, 2026

Masaru was excellent in informing the group on the different historical points - well worth every penny

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Joseph
May 12, 2026

This was an amazing walking tour, my guide Uta is such an amazing person and guide who has a vast amount of knowledge about the locations / area and Japan itself. I'd recommend this tour to anyone.

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Emilie
May 9, 2026

Everything Was perfect !!! Antoinette was really amazing with us. You have to book with her ! She is thé best

Frequently Asked Questions

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The listing gives the distance and the terrain; most walking tours are flat and paced for average fitness, and cycling tours use river paths and back streets with e-bikes available on request. Summer in the cities is hot and humid from July to September, so early starts and water matter more than fitness.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Entry ticket to the Tenryuji Temple, Guide
The duration of the Arashiyama UNESCO Walking Tour with Admission is typically 1.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or mid-to-late November for peak autumn foliage. Kyoto sits in a basin and runs hotter in summer and colder in winter than Tokyo, even at a similar latitude. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Kyoto guide.
Kyoto never built an extensive subway — just two lines (Karasuma and Tozai) — so the city bus network does most of the work, especially for Higashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkakuji. Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama are best reached by JR rail instead. See getting around Kyoto.
Three days covers the essentials well: a day for Higashiyama and Gion, a day for Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji, and a day for Fushimi Inari plus a Nara or Uji day trip. Our 3-day Kyoto itinerary has the full route with timing.
Arrive by 6:30-7am — the shrine is open 24/7 and free, and most visitors only walk the first 20-30 minutes anyway. Past that point the crowds thin out fast. Full hike details in our Fushimi Inari guide.
Yes — it's a public path with no entrance fee and no set hours. The trade-off is that it gets shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-morning; arrive before 8am for a nearly empty walk. See the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest guide.
Kyoto restricts photography on certain private alleys in Gion after complaints about tourists chasing and blocking geiko and maiko, with fines for violators. Public streets like Hanamikoji-dori remain open, but never chase, touch or block a real geiko/maiko anywhere. Full etiquette in our Gion geisha district guide.
Yudofu (simmered tofu, best near Nanzen-ji or Arashiyama), kaiseki and shojin ryori temple cuisine, and Nishiki Market's stalls of tako tamago and fresh yuba. Uji, just south of the city, is one of Japan's top matcha-growing regions. See the Kyoto food guide.
Starting from$35.5