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Monkey park & Bamboo in Kyoto
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Joined 2025
Explore the beautiful Arashiyama area in Kyoto on this fun day tour!
Start at the famous Monkey Park, where you can see wild Japanese monkeys up close and even feed them safely. Enjoy amazing views of Kyoto from the hilltop and take great photos with the playful monkeys. After that, walk toward the famous Togetsukyo Bridge, enjoy a tasty local lunch, and try street food while exploring the lively streets. Finish the day with a relaxing walk through the peaceful bamboo forest.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Arashiyama station
Arashiyama Monkey park
feeding Monkeys safely, and taking in the panoramic views of Kyoto.
Walk towards to Togetsukyo bridge
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the riverside, soaking in the scenery and street atmosphere.
Lunch near the bridge
Stop at a local restaurant for a traditional Japanese meal or try street food along the way.
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.
Ending Point
At Arashiyama station
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
•guide fee
•transportation fee
•Admission fee : monkey park 800 yen per person （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
Nikki S.
“Bubbly guide with good planning!”
We had a wonderful experience with Nico, it feels like exploring Kyoto with a friend! She does the planning wonderfully, even though we have some delays, she accommodated it and gave good suggestions to let us enjoy our trip. She even offer to help us hold our baby at some time so we can get some photos. Great experience!
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Niko T.
Thank you so much for your kind review Nikki!! It was truly a pleasure to spend the day with your lovely family. I’m really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour, especially while traveling with your baby — that means a lot to me. Thank you again!! :)
Nikki D.
“Kyoto with the fam”
We can not say enough about Nico. She is absolutely the best guide ever. She was so knowledgeable, timely, communicative, friendly, and so much more. She was amazing with our nine year old daughter and really was able to relate to her and cater the tour to all levels of our family’s interests. She took the time to help us navigate the train system which was so helpful for our entire trip. Just amazing guide and amazing time! She even helped us get a lost stuffed animal returned all the way back to California!! Above and beyond!!
Niko T.
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! I had such a wonderful time spending the day with your family, and I’m so happy I could also enjoy time with your lovely daughter!!:) It truly means a lot to hear that the tour was helpful and enjoyable for all of you. I’m also glad I could help with the train system and, of course, reunite the stuffed animal back to California safely! Thank you again for trusting me to be part of your Japan trip. I’ll always remember our time together and hope to see your family again someday!
Sandy V.
“Arashiyama - Miraculously Arrived before the Crowds”
We booked Niko for two days, and she quickly helped us pivot when our boat cruise was canceled due to inclement weather. We even arrived at the bamboo forest extra early, and she was able to take a family photo of us before the large crowds arrived. Thank you for all of the memories!
Niko T.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I’m so happy we could still enjoy Arashiyama early in the morning before the crowds arrived and capture those special family photos together! Although the Hozugawa boat cruise was canceled because of the weather, I’m glad we were able to ride the Sagano Romantic Train instead and still make wonderful memories together. Thank you again for booking two days with me — it was truly a pleasure meeting your family!
$192/ per group
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