# Arashiyama Bamboo & Temples Walk with Michelin Lunch

> Bamboo at dawn, a Zen garden, and a Michelin lunch inside a temple.

- Where: [Japan](https://unsoldadventures.com/destinations/japan.md)
- Price from: $130 per person (129.8 USD)
- Rating: 5 out of 5 from 44 reviews on MagicalTrip
- Duration: 5 h
- Format: Small group
- Languages: English
- Themes: Culture, Food
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## Why we picked it

Arashiyama is one of Kyoto's most visited spots, and this tour earns its place by moving past the main street. A local guide leads you through the Bamboo Grove on a quieter route, and the finale is a Michelin-rated vegetarian lunch inside Tenryu-ji Temple, a World Heritage site. It is the opposite of the rushed, crowded version of the same walk.

## What you will do

You walk Kyoto's Arashiyama district with a local guide, moving from the Bamboo Grove to quiet temple gardens and a World Heritage site. The tour ends with a Michelin-rated vegetarian lunch inside Tenryu-ji Temple.

You meet your guide outside Saga-Arashiyama Station and set off before the streets fill. The route takes you through the Bamboo Grove on a path that avoids the heaviest crowds, then into Tenryu-ji Temple, a World Heritage site, where you explore the garden and a hidden Zen sanctuary. Your guide explains the Japanese aesthetic of asymmetry and nature, contrasting it with Western ideas of beauty.

After the garden, you visit a second temple and a Japanese garden, including the Ohkawauchi Sanso garden. The tour finishes with a Michelin-rated Shojin Ryori lunch, a traditional Buddhist vegetarian course, served inside Tenryu-ji Temple. The meal is a quiet, deliberate experience in a historic setting.

This tour suits travelers who want more than a photo stop. It asks for comfortable shoes and a full day of walking, and it is not recommended for those with mobility issues. The pace is gentle, but the distance is real.

## Highlights

- Bamboo Grove route that avoids the heaviest crowds
- Tenryu-ji Temple, a World Heritage site, and its garden
- Michelin-rated Shojin Ryori lunch inside Tenryu-ji
- Local guide explains Japanese garden aesthetics
- Hidden Zen sanctuary away from the main street

## Good to know

- Gather at the base of the stairs outside Saga-Arashiyama Station's north exit, near the taxi stand.
- Visits include Tenryu-ji Temple, one garden, and one additional temple
- Lunch is Shojin Ryori, a Buddhist vegetarian course, inside Tenryu-ji
- Not wheelchair accessible; not recommended for mobility issues
- Guide will email you tour photos after the tour

## Who it suits

Travelers who want a deeper look at Arashiyama's temples and gardens and are happy to walk for five hours, with a special interest in Japanese aesthetics and temple cuisine.

## Questions

### How long is the Arashiyama walking tour?

The tour lasts about five hours, including the lunch stop.

### Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, people of all ages can join, but it is a walking tour with a fair amount of walking.

### What should I wear?

Wear comfortable walking shoes and respectful clothing, since you will enter temples and shrines. Avoid short pants and tank tops.

### Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are limited. Inform the operator at least one day in advance, but they cannot guarantee allergy-free meals.

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