Kyoto · HIKING & TREKKING
12 bookable options
Kyoto days work best when nearby stops stay together. These choices show where each route goes, how long it keeps you there and what the ticket includes.
A small-group guided hike to Fushimi Inari’s quieter trails, bamboo forest paths, and back-approach torii views with great photos.
“Despite the rain, Matt provided an informed and reflective hike. There are a few steep climbs up stairs but his insights about the various shrines along the way made it worthwhile.”
Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine hike off the crowds, with hidden forest trails, bamboo groves, and torii gate photos in a small group.
“Amazing tour! Shun was so friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time.”
Kyoto hiking tour to Mount Kurama and Kifune, with door-to-door pickup, private guide, temple admissions, and Reiki legends.
“Our guide, Michiko, was AMAZING! Before our tour, she communicated with me about altering our plans because of an injury one of us had. She was knowledgeable and had great language skills. Best day ever!!”
Hike from Kyoto’s north into Kurama’s cedar forests, visit Kurama Temple and Kibune shrine, then soak in a scenic hot spring.
“It was fantastic! Phillipe, the guide was very kind and mindful”
Private Fushimi Inari hidden hike in Kyoto with a guide, quiet Mt Inari trails, torii photo stops, and DSLR photos in 3 hours.
“Louis was a great tour leader on this walking excursion in April 2025. His route allowed us to have a quiet hike through some beautiful places on the way to the bustling peaks and torii passages. Louis explained some of the history and mythRead more”
Small-group Arashiyama hike in Kyoto: bamboo forest shortcut, mountain views, and Adashino Nenbutsu-ji. English guide, mobile ticket.
“Excellent tour. Guide was very knowledgable and moved at our pace. I would recommend that you suggest taking g water for the hike. Overall a fantastic experience.”
Guided 5-hour hike in Yoshino, Nara, through 30,000 cherry trees, sacred trails, and UNESCO Kinpusenji Temple.
“We really enjoyed our hike around Mt Yoshino with Yoshi. He was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions. We had no trouble communicating in English with Yoshi. He even went to the trouble of taking some photos and making a google photos album for us!”
Ninja Trekking at Mt. Daimonji in Kyoto, a half-day walk with dojo-style training, breathing drills, and a gentle 7.5 km mountain route.
“Izo was great, interesting, friendly and knowledgeable! The hike was strenuous, but not too long, and he gave us some great tips on breathing and efficiency of movement. A very enjoyable experience.”
Early access to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest plus a small-group guided hike with views, hidden paths, and accident rescue insurance in 3 hours.
“What a wonderful hike!!! I dont know why it isn't popular enough!! beautiful Forests surrounded by autumn leaves, classy view points and nice shrines along the way. Tang was a great kid!!! Here was friendly and quite knowledgeable. he infact came with ppts to explain the history!!! He guided me across the whole hike....I highly recommend this tour”
A guided hike from Kurama to Kibune, with Kurama-dera and Kifune Shrine, plus trains and buses, all for $250 in Kyoto.
“Our tour guide, Mark, was lovely and very knowledgeable about the region we were visiting as well as Kyoto in general. The hike to Mt Kurama down to Kibune was wonderful. Well paced, and both my 15 and 7 year olds were able to keep up Read more”
Guided Kurama-Kibune hike from Kurama-dera to Kifune Shrine, with forest trails, temple views, and water-activated omikuji.
“Excellent experience, the guide was very friendly. The views of the place were really beautiful and the temple felt magical. It's not a strenuous hike, so I recommend it for most people.”
Private Kansai hiking from Osaka with 6 mountain choices, temple and waterfall stops, and custom pacing for up to 6.
“The hiking was soo incredible great i have fun and i enjoyed the trip you should go 110% recommend i loved it and the guide was so good”
