Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Forest with Authentic Zen Experience
Kyoto, Japan
Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Forest with Authentic Zen Experience
Kyoto, Japan
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 5 reviews
Elaine_W, Dec 2024
Great beautiful experience. Too much city walking prior to going to temple. Climb to temple takes energy and endurance. Monk was gracious and informative. Tourists were rude and dusruptive...as always. Views spectacular. Worth the trek.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Your 5-star rating means the world to us! We're glad to know that you were completely satisfied with your experience.
Neil_V, Nov 2024
Wonderful tour and guidance by our host Miyake to a unique hilltop temple experience via a very scenic route and Arashiyama is a delightful town by itself. Can easily be a 1, 2 or 3 day stay with fun activities. Travelers from Kyoto be sure to take the correct trainline which drops you right in the activity center of the town and for hiking outings ( this tour started at Arashiyama Main Station which is not easy to get to from Kyoto, wheras the return was a breeze, thanks to our guide Miyake who showed us the direct train line to return to Kyoto center
Response from Host, Nov 2024
We appreciate your 5-star review and are thrilled to know that you had such a positive experience with us.
JoseLuiz_B, Apr 2024
The zen experience is unforgettable- aprox. 1h with a Buddhist monk teaching us how to meditate. And all steps translated by our Guide (very good guide). And this “meditation class” happened in an isolated buddhist temple!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Glad you cherished the meditation class with the Buddhist monk, JoseLuiz_B! Our guide did a fantastic job translating and facilitating this unique experience. We're grateful for guests like you who appreciate the serenity of our Zen Experience in the isolated Buddhist temple.
Dina_S, Apr 2024
Our tour guide, Miya, was absolutely wonderful and very knowledgeable. The tour required quite a bit of hiking. The views were breathtaking and the zen experience was very memorable. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're grateful that Miya's expertise and passion for the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest shone through on your tour. Our guides work hard to create unforgettable experiences, and we're thrilled that the stunning views and serene zen moment left a lasting impression on you. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm, Dina_S!
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