Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Hiking Tour

This was one of the best tours we experienced in Japan - Our guide Soichiro was very knowledgeable about the local history but also guided us through the Arashiyama forest on a very enjoyable hike! We were able to take some great photos away from the crowds - Soichiro is also a great photographer too, as he was able to capture some great memories for us on the trip. I would strongly recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting the Arashiyama bamboo forest - the hike itself was approximately 1.5 hours and did require some degree of physical fitness as there were some steep ascents and descents. Thanks again Soichiro!

Firstly, our guide Soichiro, was very patient with us, as we were lost initially, our driver dropped us off at the Bamboo forest entrance and not at the Arashiyama Station, which we did not know about, as I only seen the WhatsApp from Soichiro just prior to meeting with him. Soichiro, however contacted us and we found each other after +- 20mins. Whilst Soichiro was very patient and kind to us, he is also learning about some of the info with regard to the trip. It was a good hike but you need to be prepared for a hike of this nature, which took us up and down some steep areas. Soichiro, once again is an amazing person, and we enjoyed the time together.