• Bamboo Forest Street - Stroll through the renowned bamboo grove
• Bamboo Forest Street - Wander through the famous bamboo forest in Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Street. Pause for a moment to capture stunning photos.
• The Bamboo Forest Trail - Walk past the Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama
• Togetsukyo Bridge - Enjoy an authentic Kyoto-style lunch near Togetsukyo Bridge
• Arashiyama - Discover the bamboo forest
• Hokyoin - A secluded garden with a genuine Kyoto ambiance.
• Tenryuji Temple - At Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage site, experience Japanese gardens and Zen paintings with insightful commentary from a guide.
• Okochi Sanso Garden - Denjiro Okochi, an actor famed for his period dramas, created this garden as his villa in the Kaiyu-style garden (offering views of Arashiyama to the east, Hieizan in the distance, and Hozukyo to the west). Visitors can also enjoy matcha (powdered green tea) here.

• 5-hour tour with a local guide
• Photos during the tour
• Matcha drink with a small tea ceremony snack
• Lunch options (Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-free available with 1-day notice)
• Entrance fees to 2 temples and 1 Japanese garden included

• Additional foods and drinks (Available for Purchase)

• Our knowledgeable local guide will lead you to a hidden gem, a serene Japanese temple, and a picturesque garden that often eludes tourists’ radars. We’ll provide insights on appreciating Japanese garden aesthetics, drawing intriguing comparisons between Eastern and Western beauty. The morning ambiance is truly invigorating, allowing for a leisurely stroll through this enchanting area, with delightful stops at traditional shops along the way.
• Cycling under the influence of alcohol, and using a smartphone while cycling are strictly prohibited by law in Japan. Penalties will be imposed on violators, as well as on bicycle providers and fellow passengers. (Smartphone use is allowed when the bicycle is stopped.)
• Anyone over 150cm (4′11″) tall can join this tour.
• Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for cycling.
• Please follow the traffic rules, which your guide will explain to you.
• Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.”
• This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues, if you have walking problems we recommend booking a private tour.
• This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues. If you have difficulty walking, we recommend booking a private tour.
• Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.※ Requests made on the tour day cannot be accommodated. Please kindly understand that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free meals, accommodation of dietary restrictions or the substitutions, as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to us.
• Japan’s climate has become more extreme, with summer highs reaching 40°C (104°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (23°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour. The tour may be canceled in the event of unsuitable weather for safety reasons.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.