Walking Tours

Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Guided Walking Tour with Chopstick-Making Workshop

- Explore Arashiyama with a guide, then join a craft session and leave with a keepsake you'll use back home long after your Kyoto trip. - Begin with a guided stroll through Arashiyama as your guide shares its history, culture, and nature before you settle in for the workshop. - Follow paths through the Bamboo Forest, pause at Nonomiya Shrine, and look out over Hozugawa River viewpoints and surrounding hillsides. - At Chopstick Studio Kyoto, shape chopsticks from 12+ wood types, with tools and materials supplied, then take home a personalized pair.

- Chopstick-making workshop
- Over 12 wood types, 3 included free of charge
- Make and keep your personalized chopsticks
- All tools and materials provided
- Guided tour of Arashiyama history, culture, and nature
- Visit Bamboo Forest, Nonomiya Shrine, and Hozugawa River viewpoints

Premium wood and personalized engraving are optional and for an additional fee.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Discover the best of Arashiyama in the perfect amount of time. Explore the famous Bamboo Forest, Nonomiya Shrine, scenic viewpoints, and fascinating local stories that many visitors miss, all while learning about the rich history and culture of this iconic Kyoto district from a knowledgeable guide.

After the walk, relax at Chopstick Studio Kyoto and enjoy a hands-on traditional chopstick-making workshop. Craft your own pair of chopsticks from natural wood, learn about their cultural significance in Japan, and take home a unique handmade souvenir. This carefully designed experience combines Arashiyama’s must-see highlights with authentic Japanese craftsmanship, making it the perfect way to enjoy the area without feeling rushed. Ideal for school trips, team-building, corporate events, and incentive travel. Private group bookings welcome!

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: The overall tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven paths, natural surfaces, slopes, and stairs in Arashiyama.

Chopstick studio access: The chopstick-making workshop is on the second floor with no lift, so access requires climbing stairs.

Workshop suitability: The chopstick-making activity itself is wheelchair accessible if guests can reach the studio floor.

Limited mobility: This tour may not suit guests with limited mobility or difficulty walking, especially in park and forest areas.

Wheelchair users: Guests using wheelchairs can join parts of the tour, but some areas with steps and rough terrain may be hard to access.

Additional information

Infant seating: Infants must not sit on laps during this experience at any point.

Child equipment: Infant seats are not available, so you must bring your own if needed.

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