Climb the gentle hills of Kyoto

Kyoto sits in a mountain basin with great trails for every fitness level of hiker. We take you to the sacred sights along the way too. Every trail leads to a treasured shrine or temple along the way. We send out a questionnaire and then recommend a course based on your answers. Some options are as below. 

Early Bird Hike: Fushimi to Kiyomizu Hike 7am-12am
​12,000/person

• Start at 7am at the most visited sight in Japan the Fushimi Inari Shrine
• Explore all the way to the top and then continue through the mountains and bamboo forests
• Arrive at Kiyomizu Temple the most famous temple in Japan!​
• Grab lunch at a local restaurant recommended by your guide
  

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Kibune to Kurama Hike 10am-3pm
​12,000/person​

• Discover an amazing shrine called Kibune, a place to pray for good relations. ​
• Hike to the top of Kurama Mountain a place with a lot of spiritual energy
• Take you time wandering into the village where you can enjoy a delicious lunch
• Get a little workout in with the peak being over 500m elevation
• Go for a hot spring bath after lunch in the village (due to open spring 2024)

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The Bamboo Hills to Arashiyama 10:30am-3:30pm
​​12,000/person

• We start at a lovely little cafe right next to the famous moss garden of Arashiyama​
• Then it's a 2hr hike with about 200m elevation through the bamboo forested mountains
• We end up right in the heart of the city where we can then explore the beautiful temples and streetscapes in Arashiyama
• A nice mix of sightseeing and nature​

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We can customize! 5-6hr tours,
from 50,000 / outing

• We know the city of Kyoto and it's trails very well
• We can build custom programs for groups and corporate clients
• Multi day hikes can be arranged
• Swims in summer and hot springs in winter can be incorporated
• We send out a questionnaire when you book letting us help tailor our day in nature to be the best it can be!

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5-6hr tours with flexible start times
between 7am-11am

50,000 yen for up to 4 guests ( $330 USD)*plus 3% booking fee 
8,000 for each additional guest ( $50 USD)
Free for kids 5 years and under

Choose from a light hike to a real workout! We have courses for all levels of fitness

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We meet you at your hotel or at a convenient starting place of your choosing

Taxi fare from hotel to start of the hike included!

Traveling alone or want to meet new friends? Check out our Early Bird, Gion Night Walk or Hike and Hot Springs tours. 

​We are a small company and we book up quickly.

Book today to guarantee your place and enjoy an experience you'll remember for years to come!