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Arashiyama, Kyoto

4.3
#2 of 7 in Neighborhoods in Kyoto
Must see · Neighborhood · Scenic Walking Area
For centuries a source of respite and escape, Arashiyama offers a glimpse of natural beauty outside of Kyoto. The district has a variety of outdoor activities: visit the Japanese macaques in the monkey park, or take a rowboat out onto the lake. Don't miss the bamboo grove, a gentle uphill trail through densely packed stalks, ending at a historic imperial villa and its surrounding landscaped gardens. To find out how to plan a trip to Kyoto, use our trip itinerary maker.
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Tours to Arashiyama

FROM $153 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kyoto Cultural Forest, Shrine and Temple Tour with Options
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Duration: 9 to 11 hours
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FROM $213 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Highlights of Kyoto Tour
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FROM $125 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kyoto Early Bird Tour
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FROM $710 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kyoto Day Trip using Private Car with English Driver
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FROM $204 BOOK WITH VIATOR Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Day Trip from Kyoto with a Local: Private & Personalized
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $282 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private 1 Day Kyoto Tour Including Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Golden Pavillion
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $126 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kyoto Splendid Nature, Castle & Garden Exploring Tour
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $86 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kyoto Arashiyama Insider Walking Tour
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $88 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kyoto Arashiyama & Sagano Bamboo Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide
Duration: 4 hours
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  • By Quest35437875830
    The walking is so worth it you are able to experience walking in the bamboo forest and then we ride Rickshaw The place is very clean though it’s there a lot of people there but the atmosphere is...  more »
  • By Srikanth240
    With huge bamboo plants towering along the path either side of the path the experience is just unique. Yes very touristy and crowded but I felt worth the day's trip. Visited Oct2018. If time permits....  more »
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  • By Gracie Villareal
    This is one of my best tour ever, Since i love nature. The place is cool , I was amazed by the gardens... Bamboo forest, really beautiful. The swing of the bamboos are so relaxing to the ear...
  • By G Kruger
    Very popular tourist place on the outskirts of Kyoto but well worth a visit. Try going during fall when you can see autumn leave cookouts rivaling that of Vermont. I loved the traditional kimonos that so many visitors wore.
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