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Day in Arashiyama ( Bamboo forests, monkey park and kinkaku-ji)
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Joined 2025
Spend the morning exploring Arashiyama, with the option to ride the Sagano Romantic Train (one-way or round-trip). After lunch in Arashiyama, visit either the Arashiyama Monkey Park or the famous Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), depending on your preference!:)
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Arashiyama station
Walk towards to Togetsukyo bridge
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the riverside, soaking in the scenery and street atmosphere.
Bamboo Grove walking
Walk through the streets, try local snacks, visit shops, and eventually reach the famous bamboo forest for photos and peaceful nature strolls.
Sagano Romantic Train
A scenic train ride through the Arashiyama area, offering beautiful views of the Hozugawa River and surrounding mountains. It’s a relaxing way to enjoy Kyoto’s natural scenery.
Lunch near the bridge
Stop at a local restaurant for a traditional Japanese meal or try street food along the way.
Arashiyama Monkey Park OR Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Choose between visiting the Arashiyama Monkey Park, where you can see wild monkeys and enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto, or the famous Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), one of Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks known for its beautiful gold-covered temple and peaceful surroundings.
Ending Point
At Arashiyama station
Want to personalize this tour?
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Inclusions & Exclusions
•guide fee
•assistance with booking
•transportation fee
•Admission fee : monkey park 800 yen per person
* Sagano Romantic Train — ¥880 per adult (one-way)
* Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) — ¥500 per adult
（Please kindly cover my ticket, thank you very much in advance）
•meals ( lunch and snacks on the street )
Tour Important Information
• please wear comfortable walking shoes.
• The tour includes moderate walking and uphill paths at the Monkey Park.
• The bamboo grove involves a longer walk from the bridge area.
• The tour is mostly outdoors, so bring sunscreen, a hat, or an umbrella depending on the weather
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 2025
About Tour Guide Niko T.
KONNICHIWA!!
I’m Niko!
I’ve lived in Australia and worked at the Osaka Expo 2025.
Through those experiences, I met people from all over the world — we hung out together, and I loved taking them to hidden local spots that tourists usually don’t find, like cozy cafés, local restaurants, and beautiful nature spots.
I’m a very friendly person who loves learning new things. I enjoy not only sharing unique and lesser-known sides of Japan, but also hearing stories about your country and anything you’d like to talk about!
I’m a big FOODIE! (Please go to my galleries!)
Please let me make you try my favorite Japanese foods!!
I also love taking a pictures and will always bring my camera with me, , so I can take beautiful photos of you during the tour — and you’ll get them on the spot as a little gift !
Providing warm hospitality to people is truly my joy.
You won’t regret joining my tour — I promise!
Can’t wait to meet you soon!
Reviews
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Pam E.
“Awesome Tour Guide!”
Niko is an absolutely wonderful tour guide and I cannot recommend her enough! From the very beginning, she was thoughtful and attentive. She taught me proper etiquette for riding the Metro, which was so helpful as a first-time visitor to Japan. She also gave me honest advice about Fushimi Inari Taisha, letting me know in advance that the walking might be challenging for me given my mobility needs — that kind of consideration really meant a lot. Instead we headed to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, which was absolutely breathtaking, and explored some beautiful parts of Kyoto together. But the day didn’t stop there — we also made it to Osaka, where I finally got to see the famous Glico Running Man sign in Dotonbori, which has been on my bucket list! And to top it all off, we visited the Adidas store where I got to customize my own shirts — what an unforgettable experience! Niko is knowledgeable, caring, flexible, and truly goes above and beyond for her guests. If you’re visiting Kyoto or Osaka, she is absolutely the guide you want by your side. Mahalo
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Niko T.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review Pam!! It truly means a lot to me. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Kyoto and Osaka! It was my pleasure to help make your trip comfortable and memorable, and I’m glad we could find places that suited you while still checking off some of your bucket-list experiences!:) Thank you for spending such a wonderful day with me. I had a great time getting to know you, and I hope to see you again someday in Japan! Mahalo!! Niko
Julia A.
“Niko was Amazing!”
We had the pleasure of working with several guides; but we must say that Niko was by far the best! If you are looking for an energetic personality with local knowledge; Niko is the choice for you! She was flexible with our family’s pace and interests. She was such a great fit for our family that we had her join us in Osaka for a second guided day! She went out of her way to make sure we were having a good time, and had amazing food suggestions and experiences along the way! Niko made our time that much more memorable and we were very happy we had found her to join us! She was excellent with our kids that ranged in age from 12 to 17. Thank you again Niko!
Niko T.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It truly means a lot to me. ️ I had such a great time spending two days with your amazing family, and I’m so happy to hear that you all enjoyed the tours as well! Julia and your husband, I learned so much from both of you, and I really appreciate all the conversations we shared. Thank you for teaching me so many things! And your three children were so sweet, kind, and fun to spend time with. It was a pleasure getting to know each of them, and they made our tours even more enjoyable. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide. I truly hope our paths cross again someday, and I wish you and your wonderful family all the best!! :) Niko
Dahe W.
“Friendly and helpful ”
Niko arranged my trip very well. She took care of all the details. I had a wonderful memory in Kyoto
Niko T.
Thank you so much for your kind review Taiga san!! I’m so happy to hear you had a wonderful time in Kyoto. It was a pleasure helping you with your trip, and I really enjoyed all of our conversations—they were so much fun! Thank you again, and I hope to see you again someday. Safe travels! Best, Niko
$234/ per group
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