--- title: Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Tours in Kyoto lang: en type: tour_collection city: Kyoto country: Japan tours: 9 price_from_eur: 105 reviews_total: 1096 as_of: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/arashiyama-tours/ --- # Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Tours in Kyoto > **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of November 8, 2026. Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Tours in Kyoto: 9 tours, all from the 123 we kept after screening every one of the 1,702 tours Viator lists for Kyoto, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers. ## All 9 tours, ranked by Guidekin score | # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [5-hr Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/5-hr-kyoto-arashiyama-bamboo-forest-hidden-garden-walking-tour/?format=md) | | €118 per person | 4.96 (491) | 5h | daily 09:00 | up to 7 per booking · free cancel · instant · en | | 2 | [Kyoto top must-see Golden pavilion and Bamboo forest half-day Private tour](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-top-must-see-golden-pavilion-and-bamboo-forest-half-day-private-tour/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €107 per person | 4.97 (61) | 4h | daily 09:00–13:00 | private · up to 7 · free cancel · pickup · en/ja | | 3 | [Arashiyama Bamboo Forest E-Biking Tour](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/arashiyama-bamboo-forest-e-biking-tour/?format=md) | Bike & E-Bike Tours | €109 per person | 4.93 (215) | 4h 15m | daily 13:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en | | 4 | [Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour ( Infants & Kids )](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/arashiyama-bamboo-forest-family-bike-tour-infants-kids/?format=md) | Bike & E-Bike Tours | €365 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (35) | 3h | daily 09:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en | | 5 | [Private Kyoto Morning Tour: Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama & Monkey](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-kyoto-morning-tour-fushimi-inari-arashiyama-monkey/?format=md) | Private Tours | €133 per person | 5.0 (32) | 5h | daily 06:30–07:30 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · en | | 6 | [Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Scenery Customized Private Tour](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-arashiyama-bamboo-forest-scenery-customized-private-tour/?format=md) | Private Tours | €116 per person | 4.9 (120) | 4h | daily 07:00–13:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/ja | | 7 | [Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sagano Tour with Licensed Guide](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/arashiyama-bamboo-forest-sagano-tour-with-licensed-guide/?format=md) | | €127 per person | 4.84 (58) | 6h | daily 08:30–13:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja | | 8 | [Private Day Tour - Kyoto Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Perfect Tour!](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-day-tour-kyoto-arashiyama-bamboo-forest-perfect-tour/?format=md) | Private Tours | €105 per person | 4.78 (37) | 6h | daily 10:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · en | | 9 | [Arashiyama from Kyoto: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/arashiyama-from-kyoto-private-personalized-with-a-local-guide/?format=md) | Private Tours | €260 per person | 4.7 (47) | 6h | daily 08:00–12:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja | ## Why each made the list - **5-hr Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Walking Tour** — This Arashiyama walk pairs the Bamboo Forest with two temples and a garden, including Tenryu-ji Temple. Lunch and tour photos are included; request dietary adjustments in advance, as options are limited. 4.96 from 491 reviews at €118 per person for 5h. - **Kyoto top must-see Golden pavilion and Bamboo forest half-day Private tour** — Visit Golden Pavilion, bamboo groves and Tenryuji Temple on a private tour for your party that ends in Arashiyama. A guide and Kyoto City hotel pickup are included; taxi fares and temple entry cost extra, and you arrange your own return. 4.97 from 61 reviews at €107 per person for 4h. - **Arashiyama Bamboo Forest E-Biking Tour** — Ride an electric bike through city streets and countryside to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and temple grounds. A bike, helmet, temple fees, snacks and water are included; riders must be at least fifteen and need moderate fitness. 4.93 from 215 reviews at €109 per person for 4h 15m. - **Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour ( Infants & Kids )** — Cycle Arashiyama's backstreets at a relaxed pace, with child bikes, seats or tag-along attachments. Bikes, helmets, snacks and drinks are included; your party must include a child under twelve, and the ride is priced per group. 5 from 35 reviews at €365 per group/vehicle for 3h. - **Private Kyoto Morning Tour: Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama & Monkey** — Start early at Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, then visit Monkey Park Iwatayama on a private tour for your party. Photos are included; public transport and park entry are extra, and reaching the park involves an uphill walk. 5 from 32 reviews at €133 per person for 5h. - **Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Scenery Customized Private Tour** — Choose stops across Arashiyama and Sagano, from Togetsukyo bridge to temples or bamboo forest, on a private tour for your party. A licensed guide leads the walk; admission fees, transport and hotel pickup are excluded. 4.9 from 120 reviews at €116 per person for 4h. - **Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sagano Tour with Licensed Guide** — Choose three or four stops in Arashiyama and Sagano, such as the Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji temple, on a private tour for your party. A licensed guide leads the walk; your entry fees and lunch, plus transport for you and the guide, cost extra. 4.84 from 58 reviews at €127 per person for 6h. - **Private Day Tour - Kyoto Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Perfect Tour!** — Explore Arashiyama's bamboo paths, temples and Katsura River bridges on a private tour for your party. Guiding is included; entrance fees and meals are extra, and the route involves plenty of walking. 4.78 from 37 reviews at €105 per person for 6h. - **Arashiyama from Kyoto: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide** — Explore Arashiyama's bamboo groves on a private tour for your party, with a route shaped around your interests. Entry to Okochi Sanso Villa, Monkey Park Iwatayama and four selected temples is included; transport and meals are extra. 4.7 from 47 reviews at €260 per person for 6h. ## Other collections in Kyoto - [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/private-tours-kyoto/?format=md) — 60 tours - [Sightseeing & City Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-sightseeing-tours/?format=md) — 36 tours - [Day Trips from Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/day-trips-from-kyoto/?format=md) — 21 tours - [Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-samurai-culture/?format=md) — 17 tours - [Nara Day Trips](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/nara-day-trips-from-kyoto/?format=md) — 15 tours - [Geisha & Gion Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-geisha-gion-tours/?format=md) — 11 tours - [Tea Ceremony & Matcha](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-tea-ceremony/?format=md) — 11 tours - [Bike & E-Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-bike-tours/?format=md) — 11 tours - [Food & Night Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-food-tours/?format=md) — 9 tours - [Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-photoshoots/?format=md) — 7 tours - [Cooking Classes](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-cooking-classes/?format=md) — 4 tours ## FAQ **How many arashiyama & bamboo forest tours in Kyoto are available on Guidekin?** 9 arashiyama & bamboo forest tours are available for booking in Kyoto on Guidekin. The top-rated is 5-hr Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Walking Tour with 4.96/5 from 491 reviews. **How much do arashiyama & bamboo forest tours in Kyoto cost?** Prices range from €105 to €260 per person. The most affordable option is Private Day Tour - Kyoto Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Perfect Tour! at €105. The premium choice is Arashiyama from Kyoto: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide at €260. **What are the best arashiyama & bamboo forest tours in Kyoto?** Based on 1096 traveler reviews across 9 tours, 5-hr Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Walking Tour leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.96/5 (491 reviews). **How long do arashiyama & bamboo forest tours in Kyoto last?** Duration ranges from 3h to 6h. The shortest is Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour ( Infants & Kids ) at 3h. The longest is Private Day Tour - Kyoto Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Perfect Tour! at 6h. **How do I book arashiyama & bamboo forest tours in Kyoto on Guidekin?** Browse 9 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. **What is the cancellation policy?** Most arashiyama & bamboo forest tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms. ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/arashiyama-tours/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/arashiyama-tours/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/arashiyama-tours/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/arashiyama-tours/?date=2026-11-22&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". 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