Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Garden Walking Tour in Kyoto
English
5 hours
(432)
This half-day walking tour offers a deeper look into Arashiyama’s history, gardens, and Zen culture. Walk through the bamboo grove, visit a historic temple and garden, and enjoy Shojin cuisine within temple grounds.
Admission to two temples and one Japanese garden
Matcha drink with a tea ceremony snack
Certified English-speaking guide
Lunch
Tour photos
What's not included
Additional food and drinks (available for purchase)
No. The route includes unpaved paths and stairs, so the tour is not wheelchair accessible. We can recommend alternative accessible tours upon request.
Lunch features local dishes. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are limited, but we will do our best to accommodate requests made in advance.
It is a traditional Japanese ritual where matcha (powdered green tea) is prepared and served ceremonially. This experience is included during lunch at a local restaurant.
Yes, we offer private tours upon request. Please contact us directly for more information and availability.
This is a walking tour with a moderate amount of walking on mostly flat ground, along with some uneven paths and stairs.
We had Tony O and he was wonderful. Very knowledgeable of the history and showed us the ins and outs of many gardens. Made great conversation and went out of the way to help us find where to go after the tour. Was a wonderful guide and tour. Highly recommend!
Alex P
June 9, 2026
Bamboo Forrest and Tea Garden Walking Tour
The tour was informative, engaging, and ended on a perfect note. I highly recommend Moeka to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience in Kyoto!
Steven P
June 8, 2026
Alex P
June 9, 2026
Beautiful tour
We had Tony O and he was wonderful. Very knowledgeable of the history and showed us the ins and outs of many gardens. Made great conversation and went out of the way to help us find where to go after the tour. Was a wonderful guide and tour. Highly recommend!
Steven P
June 8, 2026
Bamboo Forrest and Tea Garden Walking Tour
The tour was informative, engaging, and ended on a perfect note. I highly recommend Moeka to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience in Kyoto!