Towering bamboo forest path in Arashiyama

Arashiyama Half-Day Self-Guided Walk

Kyoto, Japan

Nature OutdoorsWalking

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Duration3 hrs

EffortModerate

BudgetBudget

PriceUSD 3

StyleSelf-Guided

OpenEvery day

Best monthsMar, Apr, Nov, Dec

About This Activity

Spend a focused half-day on Arashiyama's greatest hits at your own pace. Start at the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove at dawn when it's crowd-free, continue through the UNESCO-listed Tenryu-ji garden with its pond framing Mt. Arashiyama, and cross the Togetsukyo Bridge over the Oi River. The Monkey Park on the hill adds optional views of the Kyoto basin. Plan for 3 hours of walking on mostly flat terrain.

Seasonal note: Cherry blossoms Mar-Apr; autumn foliage Nov

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