Kyoto Highlights: Fushimi-Inari, Bamboo Grove

Explore Kyoto’s top sites at dawn. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, Bamboo Grove, and Tenryu-ji Temple with an expert guide. Avoid crowds and heat.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - Discover the spiritual heart of Kyoto at Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates. Hike through the enchanting paths that lead up Mount Inari, surrounded by a deep sense of history, spirituality and nature. This iconic Shinto shrine is dedicated to Inari, the god of rice, agriculture,…
What's Included
  • Tenryu-ji Temple
  • Admission Fee-Tenryu-ji Temple
  • Togetsu-kyo Bridge
  • Bamboo Forest
  • Fushimi-Inari Shrine
  • English-Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation Fee (About 630 yen)
  • Food and Drink
  • Hotel Pick-Up or Drop-Off
Additional Information

Starting early in the morning is essential to avoid the crowds during peak tourist seasons! Visit three top historical sites: Fushimi-Inari Shrine, Bamboo Grove, and Tenryu-ji Temple with our English-speaking tour guide!
⚠️ Before the tour, please ensure that WhatsApp or SMS is available for seamless communication. Our tour guide will use these platforms…

Location
7-Eleven Heart-In - JR Kyoto Station Central Entrance
The meeting point is in front of 711 inside Kyoto Station Central Ticket Gate. The guide assigned for the day will provide detailed information via WhatsApp or SMS. If neither is available or you haven't received any communication by 12 hours before, kindly contact us.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rumana
Jul 27, 2025
Early morning, walking Tour of bamboo forest in Kyoto - Vincent was an excellent Guide. We really had fun. He made the entire experience very informative. Give us enough of time to cool down in the extreme heat and was very entertaining. Also, give us good recommendations for places to eat.
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Q3290ygjordans
Jul 26, 2025
One day in Kyoto - Great tour guide, very knowledgeable about history and places for best photos. Highly recommend this tour if spending time in Kyoto.
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Cannieves
Jul 25, 2025
Guide was awesome! - Caleb took us at precisely the speed we requested, always making sure we were not left behind. We even made enough stops so we didn’t overheat (it was a very hot day). He provided in-depth commentary on the history and culture of Japan, its people, and the religious beliefs that drive them. We loved it!
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Jordan_s
Jul 25, 2025
I’ve visited several... - I’ve visited several countries and use these reviews as a trusted guide, so to pay it forward I’m leaving a review. With only one day in Kyoto our guide was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and brought us to great sights, highly recommend!
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Victoriamj1692hv
Jul 25, 2025
- We had a fantastic experience with Caleb, our tour guide, who was a great communicator and arrived early to help us meet up at the location spot. We were fortunate to have private tour for two which allowed us to ask questions, hear detailed history, and enjoy a personalized experience. We were able to capture great photos and our guide was gracious enough to take our pictures and recommend the best photo ops! Caleb was knowledgeable, accommodating, and made the tour truly memorable. We highly recommend this tour, especially early in the day during warmer months to avoid crowds. Overall, a wonderful experience!
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Davidyw4317mg
Jul 25, 2025
Caleb is an excellent tour guide!!! 10/10 recommend booking! - Caleb was a fantastic tour guide!!! He was excellent at helping us, Americans visiting Japan, and answered all of our questions with ease. We appreciated his dedication to building in breaks and being flexible to our needs. This tour was the perfect experience for our first full day in Kyoto. We learned so much and would highly recommend this to tourists visiting soon!
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Catherine_g
Jul 25, 2025
Super friendly and highly... - Super friendly and highly knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend booking a tour with Vincent. He is amazing
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G3696nujenh
Jul 19, 2025
- I highly recommend Hiro. He's VERY energetic, friendly and knowledgeable of the places..our family of 4 had a great time. He also recommended places for our teens to visit.
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Odyssey25098688412
Jul 17, 2025
Kyoto in the Morning - The tour was great. Since it was early in the morning we got to avoid most of the tourists and were able to take really good pictures. Vincent’s knowledge of each location was great and made the experience much more enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to tour Kyoto.
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Ffgryland
Jul 15, 2025
Fun, learning experience - We highly recommend to do this trip when first coming to Kyoto. Caleb was a great guide and funny. He shared stories and anecdotes about the destinations that bring it to life, he also helps understand local customs and traditions. It was not stressful too. We appreciate that he sent us a message few days earlier introducing himself and confirming the trip. Thank you!
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From $97
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).