Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji Temple, Monkey Park & Local Mountain Brewery
by Japan Tour Adventure
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥27,000Overview
This walking tour in Kyoto lasts about five and a half hours and includes visits to several natural and cultural sites in Arashiyama. The tour begins with a walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and a visit to the Nonomiya Shrine. Next, it continues to the Okochi Sanso Garden where guests can rest in the former tea house and have a hot or cold matcha or another drink, included in the tour. The next stop is Tenryu-ji Temple, a Zen Buddhist temple of the Rinzai branch, where visitors explore the temple grounds and see the koi pond. After this, there are two choices. Option A includes a stroll along Arashiyama Shopping Street with help from the guide, viewing the colorful Kimono Forest, crossing Togetsukyo Bridge, and then hiking up to Iwatayama Monkey Park. The hike to the top of the monkey park takes about 15 to 20 minutes on a steep path, so comfortable shoes and reasonable physical condition are necessary. Option B involves returning to the train station for a short ride through the mountain to Kameoka. There, participants have lunch among locals (not included in the price) before visiting the Tanzan Sake Brewery. At the brewery, guests learn about traditional sake production, including rice polishing, fermentation, and maturation. Some brewery areas may be closed depending on the brewing season. The tour ends with a guided sake tasting, with non-alcoholic alternatives available but limited to one or two drink types. The tour fee includes entrance tickets to Okochi Sanso Garden, Tenryu-ji Temple, and the Monkey Park, guide fees, and assistance with shopping and translation. Lunch and souvenirs are not included. The tour is a group walking tour with up to 12 participants and requires a minimum of two guests to operate. Participants must arrive 15 minutes early to the meeting point; late arrivals cannot join or receive a refund. Communication before and during the tour is facilitated via WhatsApp.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Arashiyama Park, Kameyama Area
Walk through the bamboo grove and reach the top of Arashiyama Park, spending about 30 minutes exploring the area.
30 min
Okochi Sanso Garden
Spend about 45 minutes in the private Okochi Sanso Garden, where a hot or cold drink is served in a former tea house.
45 min
Tenryu-ji Temple
Explore Tenryu-ji Temple for about 30 minutes, including indoor and outdoor areas, and observe the koi fish in the pond.
30 min
Arashiyama
OPTION A: Spend 60 minutes walking along Arashiyama Shopping Street with guide assistance for shopping and questions.
60 min
Togetsukyo Bridge
OPTION A: Stop for about 15 minutes at Togetsukyo Bridge to view the Katsura River and the bridge’s architecture.
15 min
Iwatayama Monkey Park
OPTION A: Hike up a steep path for 15-20 minutes to reach the monkey park, spending about 30 minutes observing the monkeys.
30 min
Kameoka
OPTION B: Return with the guide to Kameoka by train, located beyond the mountain. Upon arrival, take a break for lunch among locals (not included, approximately ¥1,500).
60 min
Tanzan Sake Brewery
OPTION B: Spend about 60 minutes at Tanzan Brewery learning the traditional sake brewing process and enjoy a guided sake tasting; some brewery areas may be closed during production periods. Non-alcoholic drinks are available but limited.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet by the map down the stairs on the north side of the JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station. Get off the train at the JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, pass the gates, turn RIGHT, go downstairs, and meet your guide near the map, next to the vending machines. The guide wears a "JTA" navy cap and/or polo shirt.
End point
With Option B, the tour ends at Kameoka Station. After the end of the brewery visit, your guide will take you back to Kameoka Station, where you can go back to Kyoto Station directly.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji Temple, Monkey Park & Local Mountain Brewery
by Japan Tour Adventure
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥27,000Overview
This walking tour in Kyoto lasts about five and a half hours and includes visits to several natural and cultural sites in Arashiyama. The tour begins with a walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and a visit to the Nonomiya Shrine. Next, it continues to the Okochi Sanso Garden where guests can rest in the former tea house and have a hot or cold matcha or another drink, included in the tour. The next stop is Tenryu-ji Temple, a Zen Buddhist temple of the Rinzai branch, where visitors explore the temple grounds and see the koi pond. After this, there are two choices. Option A includes a stroll along Arashiyama Shopping Street with help from the guide, viewing the colorful Kimono Forest, crossing Togetsukyo Bridge, and then hiking up to Iwatayama Monkey Park. The hike to the top of the monkey park takes about 15 to 20 minutes on a steep path, so comfortable shoes and reasonable physical condition are necessary. Option B involves returning to the train station for a short ride through the mountain to Kameoka. There, participants have lunch among locals (not included in the price) before visiting the Tanzan Sake Brewery. At the brewery, guests learn about traditional sake production, including rice polishing, fermentation, and maturation. Some brewery areas may be closed depending on the brewing season. The tour ends with a guided sake tasting, with non-alcoholic alternatives available but limited to one or two drink types. The tour fee includes entrance tickets to Okochi Sanso Garden, Tenryu-ji Temple, and the Monkey Park, guide fees, and assistance with shopping and translation. Lunch and souvenirs are not included. The tour is a group walking tour with up to 12 participants and requires a minimum of two guests to operate. Participants must arrive 15 minutes early to the meeting point; late arrivals cannot join or receive a refund. Communication before and during the tour is facilitated via WhatsApp.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Arashiyama Park, Kameyama Area
Walk through the bamboo grove and reach the top of Arashiyama Park, spending about 30 minutes exploring the area.
30 min
Okochi Sanso Garden
Spend about 45 minutes in the private Okochi Sanso Garden, where a hot or cold drink is served in a former tea house.
45 min
Tenryu-ji Temple
Explore Tenryu-ji Temple for about 30 minutes, including indoor and outdoor areas, and observe the koi fish in the pond.
30 min
Arashiyama
OPTION A: Spend 60 minutes walking along Arashiyama Shopping Street with guide assistance for shopping and questions.
60 min
Togetsukyo Bridge
OPTION A: Stop for about 15 minutes at Togetsukyo Bridge to view the Katsura River and the bridge’s architecture.
15 min
Iwatayama Monkey Park
OPTION A: Hike up a steep path for 15-20 minutes to reach the monkey park, spending about 30 minutes observing the monkeys.
30 min
Kameoka
OPTION B: Return with the guide to Kameoka by train, located beyond the mountain. Upon arrival, take a break for lunch among locals (not included, approximately ¥1,500).
60 min
Tanzan Sake Brewery
OPTION B: Spend about 60 minutes at Tanzan Brewery learning the traditional sake brewing process and enjoy a guided sake tasting; some brewery areas may be closed during production periods. Non-alcoholic drinks are available but limited.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet by the map down the stairs on the north side of the JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station. Get off the train at the JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, pass the gates, turn RIGHT, go downstairs, and meet your guide near the map, next to the vending machines. The guide wears a "JTA" navy cap and/or polo shirt.
End point
With Option B, the tour ends at Kameoka Station. After the end of the brewery visit, your guide will take you back to Kameoka Station, where you can go back to Kyoto Station directly.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.