Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Sagano Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji
Overview
Discover Kyoto’s timeless charm on a guided morning walk through Arashiyama’s scenic wonders. Stroll the iconic Sagano Bamboo Grove, visit Tenryu-ji Temple’s Zen gardens, and enjoy peaceful views from Togetsukyo Bridge. Depending on the season and plan, explore Jojakko-ji Temple’s mossy grounds or Okochi Sanso Villa’s panoramic hilltop garden. Beat the crowds with early departures and enjoy the refreshing atmosphere of Kyoto’s nature. Tours operating from January to June and October to December 2027 include a relaxing yakatabune boat ride along the Hozu River, offering a unique view of Arashiyama from the water. Led by a licensed English-speaking guide, this tour blends cultural insight with natural beauty - perfect for first-time visitors and repeat travelers alike.
What's Included
- Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
- [During July and September] Jojakko-ji Temple
Meeting Location
Japan
〒601-8003 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, ３１ AVANTI
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
The tour ends upon arrival at Kyoto Station. Please proceed to your next destination independently
What To Expect
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Arashiyama (pass by)
Jojakkoji Temple
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tenryu-ji Temple
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Togetsukyo Bridge
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Arashiyama Tsusen North Boarding Area (Yakatabune, Rental Boat)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- If the minimum number of adult participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date maybe canceled
- This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed
- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
- As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. The total walking distance for this tour is approximately 4 km (2.5 miles)
- Free for children aged 0-5 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
- Summer itinerary (July to September): Earlier start time to avoid peak heat. Part of the itinerary changes. Visit to Okochi Sanso Villa Garden replaces Jojakko-ji visit
- [IMPORTANT NOTICE] A yakatabune river cruise is included on tours operating from January to June and October to December 2027. This experience is not included on 2026 tours or tours operating from July to September 2027
- [January to June and October to December 2027 Tours Only] If the yakatabune cannot be boarded due to effects of high water level, etc., the tour will visit either Fukuda Art Museum or Okochi Sanso (partial refunds will not be issued). If all of the above alternative destinations are closed or unavailable for entry, the corresponding yakatabune boarding fare will be refunded (JPY 1,500/adult, JPY 1000/child)
- Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (JST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour.
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.
- [During July and September] Jojakko-ji Temple.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Sagano Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Sagano Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
- [During July and September] Jojakko-ji Temple
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- If the minimum number of adult participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date maybe canceled
- This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed
- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
- As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. The total walking distance for this tour is approximately 4 km (2.5 miles)
- Free for children aged 0-5 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
- Summer itinerary (July to September): Earlier start time to avoid peak heat. Part of the itinerary changes. Visit to Okochi Sanso Villa Garden replaces Jojakko-ji visit
- [IMPORTANT NOTICE] A yakatabune river cruise is included on tours operating from January to June and October to December 2027. This experience is not included on 2026 tours or tours operating from July to September 2027
- [January to June and October to December 2027 Tours Only] If the yakatabune cannot be boarded due to effects of high water level, etc., the tour will visit either Fukuda Art Museum or Okochi Sanso (partial refunds will not be issued). If all of the above alternative destinations are closed or unavailable for entry, the corresponding yakatabune boarding fare will be refunded (JPY 1,500/adult, JPY 1000/child)
- Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
