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.
“A fair amount of walking uphill, but a good tour to the bamboo forest and to the shrine areas. The guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating, he provided a good overview of the area and history.”
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.
“It was a comfortable way of going around Kyoto and Nara. It saves you from the hassle of navigating by yourself.”
Discover Kyoto's Arashiyama district on this engaging 4-5 hour walking tour, exploring bamboo groves, temples, and macaques with expert guides.
“Lots of walking on this incredible tour. Great access to Bamboo Forest and the Monkey Hill. Well paced 4.5 hours. Meri was an amazing guide.”
Explore Kyoto’s Arashiyama district with this guided tour. Discover bamboo groves, temples, a monkey park, and local flavors in a five-hour adventure.
“Kareem was a tremendous guide. Extremely knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the outing.”
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.
“The panoramic views of Kyoto from that mountaintop were absolutely breathtaking! You can see the entire city spread out below with mountains in the distance. Those macaques playing nearby made the scenery even more special and memorable.”
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.
“This tour was an easy way for us to see some of the most recommended sights in Kyoto and did not disappoint. Angeles was a great guide and provided alot of information on each place.”
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.
“Aaron was a wonderful tour guide! We had so much fun it may be the highlight of our trip so far! A must do!”
Discover Kyoto’s Arashiyama on a peaceful early-morning bike tour, avoiding crowds and exploring bamboo forests, temples, and scenic backstreets with expert guides.
“This is a nice way to get to see the area. We learned a lot from our guide. The gardens at the temple by the bamboo forest were amazing. You cover way more area on the bike versus walking. Communication was excellent, the company was…”
Experience Kyoto’s Arashiyama district with a private, customizable rickshaw tour through bamboo forests, temples, and peaceful neighborhoods.
“My family received great attention from Yoshi and Yuji. Before the tour they asked us what we would like to see, giving us different options to choose from. Our guides made sure we had a special time while on the rickshaw tour. We thoroughly enjoyed…”
Discover Kyoto’s Arashiyama district on this small-group half-day walking tour. Explore bamboo groves, historic temples, and enjoy an authentic Kyoto lunch.
“The tour was lovely, we spent half the day walking around this beautiful part of Kyoto, our guide Nick was very knowledgable, the pace of the tour was perfect, relaxed and yet we saw and experienced plenty. Even the rain could not Read more”
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.
“Amazing experience!! Such a good activity for a day when it’s really hot because the rickshaw has shad, and they give you a cold towel. Definitely made the bamboo forest experience a highlight. We loved this and would recommend.”
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.