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Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Romantic Train Tour+Guide
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 3h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Feel the tranquility of the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove as you walk through it
- Ride the Sagano Romantic Train through forest valleys and riverside scenery
- Stroll across the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge and enjoy panoramic views
- Capture cinematic travel moments by your guide, get artistic travel photos
Activity location
- Arashiyama
- Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 11-1 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8373日本 | meeting at the Saga-Arashiyama Station, any issues, please contact the guide
- Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Romantic Train Tour+Guide
- 3h
Activity duration is 3 hours 3h - English
What's included, what's not
- Sagano Romantic Train ticket, from Kameoka to Sagano
What's included What's included - Entry tickets of Tenryu-ji Temple
What's included What's included - Professional English-speaking cultural guide
What's included What's included - Cultural storytelling and local insights
What's included What's included - Natural travel photo assistance throughout the tour
What's included What's included - River boat ride
What's excluded What's excluded - Rickshaw experience
What's excluded What's excluded - Food & drinks
What's excluded What's excluded - Personal expenses
What's excluded What's excluded
What you can expect
Escape the busy streets of Kyoto and step into the timeless beauty of Arashiyama, known for its breathtaking landscapes. Begin your journey with a scenic walk toward the bamboo forest, capturing cinematic travel photo moments along the way.
Explore the world-famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where towering green bamboo sways gently overhead and sunlight filters softly through the forest pathways. Learn about the cultural history behind the district and take atmospheric portraits beneath the bamboo canopy.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Tenryu-ji, one of Kyoto’s most important Zen temples, known for its peaceful gardens and mountain scenery. Stroll across the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, where river views, forested hills, and seasonal colors create one of the most famous landscapes in Japan.
One of the highlights of the experience is the scenic Sagano Romantic Train ride through the mountains and river valleys of western Kyoto. Depending on the season, enjoy vibrant green forests, cherry blossoms, fiery autumn leaves, or snow-covered winter scenery. (Please note: the romantic train does not operate during January and February. During this period, the itinerary may include an additional temple visit or the famous monkey park experience.)
Throughout the tour, your guide will also help naturally capture cinematic and aesthetic travel moments — from bamboo forest portraits and riverside scenery to quiet Kyoto alleyways and mountain backdrops — creating elegant memories that feel like scenes from a Japanese movie rather than ordinary tourist snapshots.
Guests may also optionally enjoy a traditional river boat ride or experience a classic Japanese rickshaw ride through the historic streets of Arashiyama.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Arashiyama
- Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - 11-1 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8373日本 | meeting at the Saga-Arashiyama Station, any issues, please contact the guide
- Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan