Kyoto
The guided routes through Kyoto’s icons: ten thousand vermilion gates climbing Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama’s bamboo grove and the Golden Pavilion across town. The hidden-trail versions of Inari skip the crowds the postcards never show.
Discover Kyoto's hidden trails near Fushimi Inari, avoiding crowds with expert guides, scenic views, and authentic forest hikes in this highly-rated tour.
“Our guide Hina was excellent. We had a semi-strenuous walk to Fushimi Inari though the woods. The only downside to the tour was the rain, which lasted from start to finish.”
Discover Japan’s highlights with this full-day tour visiting Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, and Nara Park. Includes optional Kobe beef lunch.
Explore Kyoto, Nara, and Arashiyama on a full-day bus tour featuring iconic sights like Fushimi Inari, bamboo groves, and sacred deer for only $51.
“Amy is an incredible guide She is kind patient and sweet Loved everything I think maybe the timing is a little stressful as E don’t stay a lot of time in some places but it is understandable as there are so much to see”
Discover Kyoto's Arashiyama district on this engaging 4-5 hour walking tour, exploring bamboo groves, temples, and macaques with expert guides.
“Fabulous, beautiful and informative. The guide couldn’t have been better! The area is cooler than Kyoto - come prepared! (The monkey hike was quite a trek - glad I did it even though I was a bit freaked out by the monkeys)”
Explore Kyoto’s Arashiyama district with this guided tour. Discover bamboo groves, temples, a monkey park, and local flavors in a five-hour adventure.
“FANTASTIC TOUR!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND You must try this tour!! Our guide, Francis, was great at answering our questions and providing insight. He was also super friendly, allowing for great conversation. Francis’ knowledge helped us learn interesting information about the numerous places we visited and discover…”
Discover Kyoto’s highlights with this guided tour featuring bamboo groves, a sacred temple, playful monkeys, scenic bridge, and a tea tasting—perfect for culture and nature lovers.
“Wonderful tour. Loved it. Sofia was very informative and attentive. We had a very good time. Definitely worth it.”
Experience Kyoto and Nara in one day with this guided tour featuring bamboo forests, deer at Nara, Fushimi Inari gates, and authentic Kobe beef lunch for $61.
Discover Kyoto's top sights like Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu, and Nijo Castle on this full-day guided tour for an authentic, enriching experience.
“The trip was really well organized. If you only have one day to visit Kyoto, I highly recommend taking this tour because you’d be able to visit the most important places around the city and still have some time to look around and enjoy the…”
Explore Kyoto’s iconic bamboo forest after dark on this spooky ghost tour. Enjoy eerie stories, stunning night views, and a small, intimate group experience.
“We had so much fun on this tour! A definite must if you are into ghost stories. Our tour guide Santiago was a really good time. We had a great group, too! There's a special surprise at the end of the tour that we didn't…”
Discover Kyoto’s Arashiyama on a peaceful early-morning bike tour, avoiding crowds and exploring bamboo forests, temples, and scenic backstreets with expert guides.
“Great experience for family with pre teenagers before iPhone and social media kills curiosity. Cycling experiences are needed. Guide is safety oriented and very interactive with all. Ask for Yuki as guide”
Experience Kyoto’s Arashiyama district with a private, customizable rickshaw tour through bamboo forests, temples, and peaceful neighborhoods.
“kawai was such a great tour guide! we were running late due to traffic, but he was so gracious. he seemed genuinely curious about our trip, took great photos, and gave even better recommendations for local food and the best places to buy matcha! the…”
Discover Kyoto’s Arashiyama district on this small-group half-day walking tour. Explore bamboo groves, historic temples, and enjoy an authentic Kyoto lunch.
“Yuki was an awesome Tour guide. Answered all of our questions and provided us with solid information regarding the forest and area. Definitely recommend this tour.”
Experience Kyoto’s famous bamboo forest on a scenic rickshaw ride with stops at local shrines and on-foot exploration. A perfect blend of comfort and authentic sights.
“The best adventure in Kyoto. This once in a lifetime activity was perfect. We couldn’t have asked for more. Utay gave us a great ride and so much information.”
Discover Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari at night with a small-group walking tour, avoiding daytime crowds to enjoy the glowing gates and cultural insights.
“Caleb was a great tour guide with a unique perspective. His style was educational, informative, engaging and entertaining. You can tell how passionate he is and it’s very helpful to get the context for the structure and environment. It’s a small hike… bring walking shoes…”
Discover Kyoto's Arashiyama with a guided tour featuring bamboo groves, historic temples, matcha tasting, and wild monkeys — an authentic mix of culture and nature.
“Fun tour with beautiful scenery , great history and monkeys!”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.