Top 8 Arashiyama Monkey Park Tours in Kyoto

1.Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Gardens & Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,216 reviews · from $65Our pick

Spend 5 to 6 hours exploring Arashiyama with guides such as Teri, Marie, Mari, and Aron. Visit Nonomiya Shrine, Tenryuji, Okochi Sanso Garden, the Bamboo Forest, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Monkey Park. Expect a small group, plenty of walking, and a steep 20 to 25 minute climb.

“Teri was very knowledgable and offered excellent context and feedback on everything we visited. This was a wide and varied tour, which didn’t just cover a walk through the bamboo forest and monkey park but also offered context and historical background around all of the shrines and temples along the way. Teri also managed to control the schedule very well and we finished on time which allowed me to stick to my own schedules after the tour was supposed to end. This was a perfect tour, with a perfect guide. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Kyoto.”

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2.Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkeys, or Secret Sake Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 886 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $87

Spend five hours walking through Arashiyama with a bilingual guide such as Karim, Francis, Tom, or Toru. See the bamboo grove, Nonomiya Shrine, Okochi Sanso Garden, Tenryuji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Iwatayama Monkey Park, with an alternate route offering local lunch and sake tasting.

“Francis was an incredible guide! We learned a lot about Kyoto (and Japan in general). He was very accommodating and we all enjoyed talking to him. Would highly recommend!”

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3.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkeys, Matcha & Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 759 reviews · from $53Best value

Spend four to four and a half hours walking through Arashiyama with guides such as Tim, Amy, Nay, and Gabriele. Visit Tenryu-ji, the bamboo grove, Nonomiya Shrine, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Monkey Park Iwatayama, with temple, monkey park, and matcha drink costs included.

“The bamboo forest felt so peaceful, and we couldn’t stop laughing at those silly monkeys at the park.”

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4.Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · from $106

Spend four hours cycling through Arashiyama with guides such as Yuki, Rob, Peter, and Ray. Standard bikes, helmets, water, and entrance fees are included. You will visit Iwatayama Monkey Park, the Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Garden, Togetsukyo Bridge, and quieter local corners.

“This was a super fun and easy ride around town with history and culture. We loved every minute, it was a highlight of our trip!”

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5.Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys & secret spots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $89

Spend about five hours walking through Arashiyama with a small group of up to 12. Your guide leads you through the bamboo grove, Okochi Sanso Garden, Tenryu-ji, the shopping street, and Togetsukyo Bridge before handing you a Monkey Park ticket for the steep uphill walk. Guides such as Toru, Karim, Tom, and Francis are praised for their stories, local tips, and friendly pacing.

“Toru was an absolutely awesome guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor that made the tour both informative and fun. Visiting Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and the surrounding temples was so much more Read more”

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6.Fushimi, Arashiyama – Bamboo, Monkey, Torii & Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 159 reviews · from $88

Start at Inari Station with an English-speaking local guide, then walk through Fushimi Inari’s torii gates and Arashiyama’s bamboo paths. You’ll visit Tenryuji, cross Togetsukyo Bridge, and climb to Monkey Park. Guides such as Aron, Aaron, Terri, and Max are noted for good pacing, photos, and local tips.

“Amazing tour with Max. It was hot and he provided several chances to stop and cool off. This 60 year old appreciated this.”

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7.Afternoon Bamboo Forest and Monkey Park Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Spend four hours cycling around Arashiyama with an English-speaking guide such as Yuki, Ray, or Peter. Ride through bamboo and rice fields, visit Tenryuji’s Zen gardens, hike 20 minutes to Monkey Park, and finish by Togetsukyo Bridge. Bikes, helmets, water, and entry fees are included.

“Rob was a fantastic tour guide—well-informed, personable, and helpful. He shared some cool insights about each of the places he took us too. The pace of our bike ride was perfect! My daughter and I loved our day seeing the monkey park and the bamboo forest on bike with Rob as our tour guide!”

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8.Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Monkey Mountain Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Join a small group or private tour from Saga Arashiyama station for bamboo forest walks, Okochi Sanso Villa, garden matcha, and a Monkey Mountain hike. English and French guides, including Kevin, share local stories and practical Kyoto tips along the way.

“Un tour molto bello ed affascinante per posti e racconti, la nostra guida Kevin (Canada) è stato davvero bravo a farci immergere in un'atmosfera fantastica.”

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