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.
“It was my husband’s and I first trip to Japan and we wanted to do the bamboo hike but after numerous stories of how busy the main entrance is, I came upon a blog that suggested a tour guide. Found this one and let me…”
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.
“We had a great time on our trip. Our guide Jackson was the best, friendly, informative & funny, would definitely go with him again!!!!”
Discover Kyoto's Arashiyama district on this engaging 4-5 hour walking tour, exploring bamboo groves, temples, and macaques with expert guides.
“Very enjoyable 5 1/2 tour with Teri and Francis. Great sights and lots of stories and humor too! Temples and shrines and history. Pleasant walk too.”
Explore Kyoto’s Arashiyama district with this guided tour. Discover bamboo groves, temples, a monkey park, and local flavors in a five-hour adventure.
“Our guide, Karim, has been perfect. Informative, friendly and fun! He kept a good pace during the tour and we never felt rushed, he gave us free time for pictures/eating/facilities. The tour covered some very famous sites but Karim has been also able to bring…”
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 Zen atmosphere at Tenryu temple was incredibly peaceful and restorative. Those carefully designed gardens felt like stepping into a meditation retreat. The bamboo forest afterwards provided such a beautiful natural contrast to the formal temple setting.”
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.
“It is light hearted and fun but just creepy enough to be memorable. My son and I loved it It was also very cool to get some background and see the forest when it’s less busy”
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.
“I liked the facts/info our guide offered us along the ride. He was very friendly, very careful & very respectful.”
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.
“This was amazing. Our drivers were so personable and knowledgeable and we saw amazing things. Was worth every nickel and would do it again in an instant. Also, great value and wonderful costumer service.”
Discover Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari at night with a small-group walking tour, avoiding daytime crowds to enjoy the glowing gates and cultural insights.
“Wonderful tour. Hiro was fantastic and made the experience all the more memorable. We were mesmerized by the cultural significance and beauty of the Tori gates, especially at night. Thank you Hiro for a wonderful experience!!”
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.
“Great tour. Tour guide Yuvia was awesome along with her assistant Kenta providing lots of local knowledge and history, travelling at a pace that suited everyone and offering to take photos of us (which was appreciated as with only 2 of us it was great…”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.