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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove to Takao One-day Hiking along the Mountain Stream

Arasiyama Bamboo grove

Kiyotaki (Enrtance of the "Kin-un-kei " trekking route)

Entrance Bridge of Sai-myo-ji Temple

Jingoji Temple in Takao area, It's very very famous for beautiful autumn leaves.

Japanese Ceder Forest known as Kitayama-sugi (Japanese ceder tree grown in the Northern Mountain of Kyoto)

Kin-un kei gorge(1)

Kin-un kei gorge(2)

Kin-un kei gorge(3)

"Senbotsu-kyo" bridge in the middle of the Kiyotaki-gawa stream

Kosanji Tenple(Sekisui-tei), one of the World Heritage sites

Kosanji Tenple(The view from the Sekisui-tei), one of the World Heritage sites

The world oldest cartoon(Manga) called "Cho-jyu-giga" originally stored in the Kosan-ji Temple

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove to Takao One-day Hiking along the Mountain Stream

Nature & Outdoor

Joined 2018

Koichi W.

4.97 / 5

(98 reviews)

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Kyoto

Japanese (Native), English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Koichi W.)

Up to 7 people

On this tour we will first visit Arashiyama area, one of the Kyoto's most famous tourist destinations, and Takao area which is famous for Jingo-ji temple and the World Heritage temple Kosan-ji. After walking through the Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple and its Bamboo Grove, We will walk on a trekking route along the beautiful mountain stream called "Kin-un-kei" gorge. After walking on the mountain path, the final highlight, World Heritage Kosan-ji Temple awaits you.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Kyoto Station or at your hotel

- Pick you up at your hotel

09:40 AM

Arasiyama area

We walk around Tenryu-ji Zen garden, one of the world heritage sites. The moment you get out of the temple, you probably happen to realize that you are in the midst of Arasiyama Bamboo Grove.

-Togetsu-kyo Bridge

-Tenryu-ji Temple (Sogenchi Garden)

-Bamboo Grove

11:30 AM

Kiyotaki Bus Stop

We will start the trekking from this bus stop to Tobga-no-o Kosan-ji Temple.

-Kin-rei-kyo Bridge

-Dojiribashi Bridge

-Koizumibashi Bridge

(We Have "Bento" boxed lunch beside the river, If you like coffee or tea, I would like to prepare it for you.)

-Kiyotakibashi Bridge

02:30 PM

Takao area

We will visit the World HeritageSite of Kosan-ji Temple. If yiou have time, let's visit Jingoji Temple too, famous for beautiful maple trees.

-Kosan-ji Temple

-(Jingo-ji Temple)

04:10 PM

Togano-o Bus stop

We take a bus from Takao to downtown Kyoto.

05:00 PM

See you off in downtown Kyoto

See you off around downtown Kyoto. I will show you some good restaurants or Japanese style bar called Izakaya. If you like, let's make a toast to the completion of our hike with sake!!

Ending Point

Downtown in Kyoto

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guiding fee, Guide's transportation and admission fees

What‘s not included

Personal Expenses,Souvenirs,Public Transportation Tickets, Food, Drinks, Snacks

Tour Important Information

-It is recommended that you have IC transportation card such as Icoca, Suica Pasmo and others.

-In case of rain, we will travel from Arashiyama to Takao and Kosan-ji by using public transportation.

-Please prepare a light meal and drink for lunch

Important message from the supplier

I usually use public transportation systems such as trains, buses, taxi, and so on.

I like outdoor activities. If you would like to do hiking, cycling etc., please feel free to ask me in advance.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2018

Koichi W.

4.97 / 5

(98 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Koichi W.

Hi! I'm Koichi. I was born in Osaka, I studied in Kyoto when I was a university student. Now I live in Shiga next to Kyoto. I am a national government licensed tour guide. I have been guiding about 160 groups over the past twelve months.

I usually guide my customers mainly in Kansai region including Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe and Shiga by public transportation systems.

Well, I am curious about Japanese history, especially the history of Japan's ancient times since I was raised next to the world biggest mausoleum of the ancient Emperor called "Nintoku" in Sakai city Osaka which has just become one of the world cultural heritage sites. I dug out some ancient earthen ware vessels around there when I was a primary school student like the adventure archaeologist “Indiana Jones"　(It’s our secret!!). That was my hobby. Now, one of my hobbies is outdoor activities such as mountaineering, kayaking, skiing and others. So I would like to take you to some good places where you can enjoy Japanese unique nature.

I love to guide foreign visitors from all over the world. I think it is my calling or heavenly given job. Let's go and enjoy together! I hope to see you soon.

Reviews

Isabelle M.

5 / 5

Jan 26, 2026

Early Bird Tour Western Kyoto including Bamboo Forest and Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion