Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Temple & Monkey Park Walking Tour with Matcha Drink

Explore Kyoto's Arashiyama with an English-speaking guide, from Tenryu-ji Temple to Monkey Park and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.

Getting started

Meet your expert English-speaking guide at the designated starting point in Arashiyama and join the English-guided tour group. After a brief introduction to the route and logistics, you will set off on foot toward your first stop. Your guide coordinates entry tickets so you can move smoothly between Tenryu-ji Temple, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Monkey Park.

What to expect

Tenryu-ji Temple

Begin at Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO-listed Zen temple that anchors your introduction to Arashiyama.

Features

• Entry to Tenryu-ji Temple is included, so your guide can lead you directly inside and focus on explaining its significance rather than ticket queues.

• Your English-speaking guide shares context about Tenryu-ji Temple as you explore, helping you understand why this site is recognized by UNESCO and how it fits into Arashiyama's landscape.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Next, follow your guide into the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, one of Kyoto's most recognizable walking paths.

Features

• You walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove with your English-speaking guide, who keeps the group on track and points out viewpoints where the tall bamboo creates a distinctive atmosphere.

Monkey Park

Continue to Monkey Park, known for its population of wild monkeys and hillside views.

Features

• Entry to Monkey Park is included, so you can head straight in with your guide and focus on the experience instead of purchasing separate entrance tickets.

• At the iconic Monkey Park you meet wild monkeys in their natural setting, while your English-speaking guide helps you navigate the area and understand the best ways to observe them.

Matcha stop

Later in the tour, you pause to enjoy a taste of Kyoto's tea culture.

Features

• 1 Uji matcha drink is included, so you can sit for a moment and enjoy a fresh matcha drink made from Uji tea, adding a calm break to the walking route.