DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 5 kyoto hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Escape Fushimi Inari crowds on a guided 7km hike through bamboo forest and side shrines, with views toward Fushimi-Momoyama Castle.
“It’s not an easy hike but so worth it for the beauty and calm approach to the shrine. You skip the crowds of people and get to experience it a different way.”
Skip the crush on a 3-hour Fushimi Inari hike through forest trails and bamboo groves, with photos, torii gates, and Kyoto culture.
“the guide was super kind. the tour was of track, so we also didn't encounter the big groups of tourists.”
Hike Kyoto’s Kurama and Kibune with a private guide, included temple entry, and door-to-door transfers for a calm, legend-filled day.
“Beautiful forest hike with many temples, shrines and scenic overlooks. Be ready for a lot of stairs, but there are frequent stops along the way so it’s completely doable. The small mountain town and lunch at the end is rewarding. Our guide Miyo was very patient, pleasant and knowledgeable.”
Private Fushimi Inari hidden hike in Kyoto with a guide, quiet torii trails near Mount Inari, Shinto insights, and DSLR photo stops.
“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”
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest hike with a small guide: bamboo walk, a real climb for views, and Adashino Nenbutsu-ji with 8,000 statues.
“Fantastic experience. A proper ‘hike’ and an amazing way to experience the bamboo forest and climbing the hills to see the view. Taira was a really friendly and engaging guide with excellent English. It was like going hiking with a new friend. PRead more”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
