Kyoto: Afternoon Bamboo Forest and Monkey Park Bike Tour
ID: GYG445168-800990
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore Arashiyama's scenery by bicycle on an afternoon tour in Kyoto. Explore the world-famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, see the World Heritage Tenryuji Temple Zen gardens, and hike in Monkey Park.
Fall in love with Arashiyama on an afternoon biking and hiking tour in Kyoto. Spend the day in nature as you hike along the greenery of Iwatayama Monkey Park and bike through the towering bamboo of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Visit the UNESCO-certified Tenryuji Temple with included entry tickets.
Start your trip by traveling back in time as you ride along the roads used in Kyoto today that were originally sub-temples of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tenryuji Temple. Become one with nature while exploring the temple’s Zen gardens.
Continue the journey with a short hike up to the impressive panoramic view of Kyoto from Iwatayama Mountain and the accompanying Iwatayama Monkey Park. Spend the rest of the tour peddling through bamboo forests and visiting local spots not frequented by tourist crowds.
Highlights
- Soak in the seasonal sounds of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest while biking
- See the monkeys of Arashiyama with an unforgettable visit to Monkey Park
- Relax on a peaceful stroll through the Zen gardens of Tenryuji Temple
- Admire Togetsu-kyō Bridge surrounded by colorful trees and lush forest
- Escape the crowds and connect with nature on a short hike through Monkey Park
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There is a 20-minute hike involved at Monkey Park
If the forecast shows rain, you will receive a message about rescheduling or cancellation
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide at Saga-Arashiyama Station. Your guide will be wearing a bike helmet and a Kyoto Bike Tour shirt. You will receive more information about the meeting place after booking.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
